a The new app has been dominating the Apple Store charts for weeks now. This is Delta. Its app store page showcases on-screen controls reminiscent of Nintendo, with screenshots from Game Boy, Snes, and Mega Drive games. Reviews are positive. “I’ve rediscovered the games I loved as a kid. It’s so nostalgic!” “It’s saved me so much money.” However, neither Sega nor Nintendo were involved with the app until recently. This type of software was previously banned from Apple’s platforms. What should I do?
Delta is an emulator, software that can mimic a game console and run its code. Delta can run ROMs of various games for Game Boy, Nintendo DS, Nes, Snes, and Sega Mega Drive. This is legal. However, downloading a copy of the game itself is illegal. To explain further, imagine Delta as a Kindle, emulating a book that you can only read if you have the PDF.
How popular is Delta? Has anyone downloaded and acquired the ROMs needed to play games? Some are extracting copies from their old cartridges, while others may be sourcing them from easily accessible sources. Delta Air Lines did not respond to inquiries about how users utilize the app.
Emulators have always operated in a legal gray area. Typically maintained by enthusiasts, emulation is considered a way to preserve gaming history. However, when emulating current consoles, it can enable piracy, leading to legal issues such as fines and prison terms.
What Delta has done through the Apple App Store is bring emulation to the mainstream. Previously requiring technical know-how, Delta has made it easier for regular users to experience retro gaming. The app has certainly attracted attention, but how long can this trend continue?
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