What do you think of emulators?

[CFMM]

I enjoy the original feel of games, so that's why I own and sometimes collect titles for classic consoles. However from a purely technical standpoint, when I tape shows that require video game footage I tend to use the Wii to emulate all systems from the SNES/Genesis era and prior. It's just easier that way, especially since some older systems, like the Atari 2600, do not have standard RCA composite ports without directly modding the console.

I agree with your original sentiment of "last resort" in a sense. If you don't own the original and you have no suitable and practical means of obtaining a legitimate copy, then emulators are okay.


Also, savestates.