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Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby MysticMoons » 10 Jul 2022, 00:45

When it comes to old and classic games. You can get most of them with emulators and just play them for free by downloading an emulator, and just getting the games. Don't worry most of these games are out of print and no longer are sold so it's ok to get them free. I do not encourage trying to get or download new games free that is not legal. But older games are fine. And you can save money by playing older games, and not spending tons of money on new games. Also systems sold at target like the Sega mini, come pre loaded with tons of games on it already. And it's cheaper to play older games this way.

So get out there and save some money by playing older and cheaper older games.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Netherrealmer » 10 Jul 2022, 09:15

emulators cannot play online though. I like having ranked battles when I play fighting games. Piracy is more of a single player story mode thing.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby ptrikha21 » 10 Jul 2022, 17:26

Are the famous and older games available for download at site(s) at affordable rates?
I think that could be a good idea!
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby tetepmulyogas » 04 Dec 2022, 04:23

It's a bit illegal but I also do it sometimes for savings since I don't have to buy it
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby augusta » 04 Dec 2022, 04:32

Well this will be a pleasant one for gamers so to save money you go for the best money saving for your maximum gaming experience.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby adhiramadhaniwf » 05 Dec 2022, 02:25

I don't know if all games can be played on emulators, and some emulators that I know can actually make your device heavier, so the gaming experience will not be good
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby bismillahdehoke » 05 Dec 2022, 03:41

Some emulators can even cause your device to slow down and may damage it slowly. But indeed, instead of buying a new game, I prefer to play it on an emulator to save more expenses
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby darkuszerx » 18 Dec 2022, 04:09

As far as I know, not all games can be played for free with simulators, or have I been the one who didn't know?
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Mika » 23 Dec 2022, 12:21

I think people tend to spend more money on free games rather than paid games. Free games have micro transactions. If you want to save money, you should avoid micro-transactions.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Topps Ok » 17 Feb 2023, 20:00

Emulators cannot give you the feel of the real game. It is just manageable at best. I prefer the consoles.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby augusta » 19 Feb 2023, 06:00

I hope gamers get to see this so that they can save money it is always good to do so.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby eldavis » 23 Jun 2023, 11:49

Emulators has actually helped me a lot to be honest. Though having emulators would definitely help you save more money, you need a high end smartphone or an high end laptop or pc to be able to enjoy these games to the fullest. The only game i had ever bought was sega and one other game i can't remember. But so far i have played PS1, PSP, Nintendo 64, Nintendo NDS, currently playing Nintendo GameCube at the moment. I have not been able to make PS 2 emulator work properly yet. All the these games i have mentioned where all played through emulators.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Nsikan » 21 Oct 2023, 06:42

You won't have to buy retro software to play older games. Just install an emulator and play your old games. Saves money quite alright.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Tinni » 18 Nov 2023, 06:20

Some emulators are even free software. And you get to enjoy your favorite games on your PC. That makes your PC multipurpose which saves you money.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby King Belieal » 18 Nov 2023, 07:04

If you can find an emulator that doesn't lag, with a high end PC, you would get to enjoy your games if you are a game freak. X box is expensive now.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Presh » 18 Nov 2023, 07:35

Or you get the PC version of games. I think that buying a console is just a luxury.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby augusta » 18 Nov 2023, 09:24

This is for gamers and game lovers. Anything to make your gaming experience cheaper should be encouraged
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Pistis » 18 Nov 2023, 11:36

Even with your smartphones, you can download emulator softwares that would allow you to play some games that you would have needed a new device to access and play.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby Tinni » 18 Nov 2023, 14:43

Emulators have proven to be life savers for gamers when they can't afford a console. My friend wanted to take a loan to buy a console when his console packed up. I had to introduce emulators to him to keep him off that debts.
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Re: Save money by using emulators instead of buying games!

Postby sweerie_banana » 18 Nov 2023, 15:37

Emulators themselves are not illegal, but using them to play games you haven't purchased may violate copyright laws. What do you think?
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