![]() ![]() In a lot of ways, I don't really consider emulated scores to be "records" just because of the possible slowdowns/speedups, emulation accuracy, and control scheme of a game. (yes, Virtual Console exists, but that being said, it doen't have EVERY game.)ġ) It's not all that difficult to go on ebay and buy an NES/atari/other old system for a decent price (usually).Ģ) the current emulators out right now have frame advance/savestating and such, I don't think one exists like MAME for other platforms.ģ) emulation isn't always 100% accurate, it is much better to just use the original hardware when possible. In reality, I plead to have emulators because I don't want to shell out like $400 to get a copy of Bubble Bobble 2, find a working NES, and find some ancient recording equipment, but those are my motives. Is it fair to keep them from beating and completing scores that other gaming greats have achieved? Judging by the movie "Chasing Ghosts" it appears that most of the people setting records back in the day were teenagers. ![]() Arcades are no longer easily accessible, especially ones that aren't filled with arcade variations of console games. Not that many games have scores like they did in years past. ![]() They are stuck doing speed runs, or grinding for points in FPS games / Indie XBLA / PSN games. Most teenagers these days don't have access to NES games (let alone lesser known / sold consoles) nor have even played one. I feel that emulators should be allowed for most all records now. ![]()
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