Emulator Devs Unfazed by Nintendo's Legal Threats

The creators of the Dolphin emulator, which allows users to play GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware, have responded to Nintendo's claims that their software breaks the law. The Dolphin Emulator Project (DEP) argues that Nintendo's suggestions are false and that their emulator is legal. Emulation has always been a contentious issue, with the moral dilemma of preservation versus piracy. While building an emulator itself is not illegal, the use of encryption keys without authorization has raised concerns. DEP believes that Dolphin is primarily designed to emulate hardware as software and fits within exemptions in the DMCA. Despite the legal uncertainty, Nintendo has never taken an emulator to court, suggesting they may not think they would win. Dolphin will not be released on Steam due to the actions of Valve, not Nintendo.