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SNESWhat is emulation?
Emulation is what allows you to play your favorite video games right on your computer! Almost every console system can be emulated, such as SNES, NES, Gameboy, Genesis, and Turbo Grafx 16; if you own a higher-end PC you can even emulate your Nintendo 64 or Playstation! There are two parts pertaining to emulation: the emulator, and the ROM. The emulator is a program that copies (emulates) the way a console system works, allowing you to play games on your PC. The ROM (Read-Only Memory) is the game that was taken from the cartridge/disc and put into digital form on your computer. To play a game, load the emulator for the system you want to emulate, and load the ROM from inside the emulator. Emulators are not perfect; they do have their limits. Certain games don't work because of the way that they were programed. A good example of this would be the DS-1 chip that certain SNES games use. To learn the specifics of any given emulator, download the emulator, and view the README files. They will give you a broad understanding of the way emulation works.What is an emulator?
Emulators are the programs written that create a virtual video game system on your computer. They are the programs you download to play the ROMs, which are the games.What is a ROM/ISO?
ROM stands for Read Only Memory. ROMs are the files that store the game data in a cartridge. In short, they're the games you download to play along with an emulator.A ROM differs from an ISO in that the ISO format is a CD format for creating/burning CD-based games.
What are all those weird (UEJ) [!] symbols next to the name of the ROM?
These are symbols used by Cowering's GoodTools to help us further identify the specific type of ROMs we have. If you've looked at our archives, you know that there is more than one (usually two or three) copy of the same game. However, they are all different, and we use these symbols to clarify what is what.|
Standard Codes: [a] - Alternate [b] - Bad Dump [BF] - Bung Fix [c] - Cracked [f] - Other Fix [h] - Hack [o] - Overdump [p] - Pirate [t] - Trained [T] - Translation (Unl) - Unlicensed [x] - Bad Checksum ZZZ_ - Unclassified [!] - Verified Good Dump (???k) - ROM Size |
Special Codes: [C] - Color GameBoy [S] - Super GameBoy (M#) - Multilanguage (# of Languages) [M] - Mono Only (NeoGeo Pocket) (PC10) - PlayChoice 10 (NES) (1) - Japan (Genesis) (4) - USA (Genesis) (5) - NTSC Only (Genesis) (8) - PAL Only (Genesis) (BS) - BS ROMS (SNES) (ST) - Sufami Turbo (SNES) (NP) - Nintendo Power (SNES) (Adam) - ADAM Version (Coleco) (PAL) - PAL Video |
Country Codes: (A) - Australian (C) - Chinese (E) - Europe (F) - French (FN) - Finland (G) - German (GR) - Greece (HK) - Hong Kong (I) - Italian (J) - Japan (K) - Korean (NL) - Dutch (PD) - Public Domain (S) - Spanish (SW) - Sweden (U) - USA (UK) - England (Unk) - Unknown Country (-) - Unknown Country |
Isn't emulation illegal?
No; pirating currently selling high-tech un-obsolete video game systems and games is illegal. Sharing the wealth of unused classics is hardly illegal. The ESA has contacted us before, and we are prepared to take as many steps as necessary to deal and comply with their requests.
We provide ROMs for archive and backup purposes only. If you are downloading a ROM and you do not own the original game then you are violating copyright laws. Read our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy to learn more.
I downloaded a ROM and it doesn't work. What now?
We don't dump the ROMs, we just post them. Try learning what the GoodCodes mean, then make sure you didn't download a bad dump. If you're absolutely sure of this, and you know it's not a ROM with a known issue (Star Ocean, Top Gear 3000), please post your problem on the forums.Why don't you have this game/system up?
Depends. We do NOT carry newer systems such as Game Boy Advance, Playstation, or Nintendo DS. Stop asking for them to be posted. Other systems aren't posted simply because we don't have them, or we don't have the complete set. If you have anything you'd like to contribute with, we have an FTP you can upload to. Contact us for more info.How do I use savestates?
This question is most often asked regarding ZSNES, so I'm going to answer it with that emulator in mind. The principle is the same for other emulators, just not the same file extensions.
First, make sure the save state file and the ROM name are exactly the same, i.e. if the game is streetfighter2.smc, the save state HAS to be named streetfighter2.zs0 (or .zs1, .zs2, etc.)
Also make sure the save is in the ZSNES directory. Once you make sure that's all ok, load up ZSNES and go to "Load State" under the File menu.
This will load the .zs0 state. If you want to change which one you're loading (i.e., more than one save state) go to "Pick State", which is also in the file menu.
Then you can choose from 0-9 (which correspond with .zs0 through .zs9) and enjoy your game. Or try ;)
Plz can you send me this ROM thx!!
I don't think people will ever understand that big emulation sites DON'T send games to your inbox. You're already getting something for nothing, just be happy with it.I'm stuck in this game. Can you help me out?
http://www.gamefaqs.comI'd like to work for Dope. What can I do?
That's the exact question I'll ask you. What can you do? I need people who are talented in the fields of coding, design, or server administration. Anyone with server space or otherwise is greatly accepted and appreciated. No, we won't ask you to host our ROMs.Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Contact - Frequently Asked Questions
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