Nintendo Museum Faces Backlash for Alleged PC Emulation of Classic Games

The newly opened museum in Japan reportedly uses Windows PCs to emulate Nintendo games, sparking accusations of hypocrisy amid the company's crackdown on emulators.

• A viral video suggests that the Nintendo Museum in Japan is using Windows PCs to emulate classic Nintendo games like Super Mario World.
• Nintendo has a history of aggressively pursuing legal action against third-party emulators and ROM sites, citing copyright infringement concerns.
• The museum, which opened on October 2, 2024, showcases Nintendo's history and allows visitors to interact with its classic games and products.
• Fans have criticized Nintendo for a perceived double standard, as the company uses emulation internally while opposing it externally.
• Nintendo has not yet responded to inquiries about the video or the use of PC emulation at the museum.

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