Some websites distribute malware under the guise of ROMs and other type of emulation software. Still, not all of them are equally reliable and trustworthy. The Internet is teeming with ROMs offers from a large number of abandonware websites. It’s a wise idea to rely on professionals who know how to perform dumping properly without violating any copyrights. Though some retro gamers use dedicated devices to dump their favorite classics by themselves, we’d recommend that you refrain from copying ROMs from old consoles’ hardware if you don’t have a high level of expertise and enough experience in this field. There are special devices that enable you to copy data from a certain video game’s read-only memory chip to ROM files on your modern machine. In a nutshell, ROMs are copies of game cartridge data. The easiest way to think about ROMs is that they serve as modernized versions of old cartridges you used to play on vintage console. So, what are those mysterious ROMs that can open the door to classic gaming for avid retro gamers? What Are ROMs and Where to Download Them? ROMs and emulators, which are free and easy to use, will suffice. Presently, you don’t need any console, as well as cartridges, to dive into retrogaming. We must stop you right away if you’re planning to do the same. Some ransack their closets in search of old devices, while others are willing to spend a fortune and buy a vintage console and cartridges on eBay. There are a good many fans of old-school games who still think it’s essential to own a physical console to start playing their favorite classics. Enough dreaming! Presently, you have all the tools at your disposal necessary to relive those forgotten emotions. You let warm nostalgic feelings envelop you and cannot help wanting to grab a joystick, sit back in your favorite armchair, and go kick Koopas’ asses in Super Mario Bros. It’s possible to presume that it’s in large part due to nostalgia that makes us smile and sigh when we hear such words as “cartridges,” “Mario,” “Pac-Man,” or “Nintendo.” Playing retro games is akin to returning to places you haven’t visited since your childhood. How come that in the age of gorgeous 3D games we still hold our memories about vintage console games dear? It’s hard to say for sure. Times have changed, but our tender affection for old-school games still remains strong. Many years ago, when games were simple but extremely fun and genuine, playing on a home video game console was not only part of every teenager’s routine, but also a daily sacred ritual. Kiwi, ManiaMadness91 and Jon Gandee.ĭazz and Petie also created a Twitter/X account ( to better communicate on the small updates that happen with the site and with server maintenance.How Can ROMs and Emulators Help You Play Retro Games? On the customs front, we have submissions from Coolest Guy Around, Z-9 Lurker, hansungkee, Jesse_JAT, Dolphman, TheEric132, CreeperJaxon, Weegee Doll, ToadCracker, Mr. '98, DoKoCo, Smedis2, Yawackhary, KoolTimYT, syphersephir, volo, BillyBnMOfficial, Jon Gandee, Gorsal, sanityormadness, Belial, true, HijodeKrypton and DogToon64. We also gotten submissions from the likes of JeorgeReds78, MDTravis, shadowman44, Ya Block, MistPrism, FridayFunkGaming291, ANG. C ripped from Spyro 2 while Modata ripped more from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force. thadiusII ripped Garage: Bad Dream Adventure while blueberrymuffin ripped Jane's Realty. Winmillion21 ripped Brave Dungeon while Packmabs ripped Eastward. sanityormadness did some Nintendo 64 games while Barack Obama did Albion.Īrzette: The Jewel of Faramore recently came out and Glutko went straight to work. MrLlort submitted some Fruit Ninja stuff while Keenfan1990 ripped the Ikari Warriors. Alxala did their usual work of the Gameboy systems while Falconpunch did more Fire Emblem: Heroes. First we have Doc von Schmeltwick ripping from various versions of Nintendo's Golf while ogarvey added more to Laser Lords. We start the month off with some major submissions and a lot of ones not really worth namedropping.