The US Trade Commission Issues a Warning Regarding Nintendo Switch Emulator Usage
The FTC, or the United States Federal Trade Commission, has officially issued their warning in an effort to protect gamers from “scams” that using certain emulators can make available. The FTC made an official warning on their website in an urgent message to players wanting Nintendo’s latest console experience asking them to “think again” when considering playing with a Nintendo Switch emulator. Below is the message direct from the website:
If you can’t get your hands on a Nintendo Switch gaming system, you may think an emulator is the next best thing. Think again. Online ads for emulators, sometimes with Nintendo branding, say they can run Switch’s games on your desktop. But there is no legit Nintendo Switch emulator. It’s a scam.”
The use of emulators is nothing new and does offer a way for players to experience what Switch owners experience. This offer is even more tempting given the short supply that the gaming giant seems to have of anything in their market, up to and including their consoles. Because supplies are incredibly limited, Nintendo fans are turning to other means to get their fix, but the Division of Consumer and Business Education urges gamers to be cautious in their patience.
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With an arguably unhealthy obsession with Mass Effect, Liana has been an avid collector of gaming and comic memorabilia for well over two decades. With a passion for writing, gaming, and comics - she is currently working as Editor-in-Chief for the revival of Prima Games, with previous managing editor experience with several gaming publications including ComicBook.com, The Hollywood Reporter, TwinGalaxies, and other outlets. She is also the Co-Owner and Managing Editor for DFTG. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, as well as several Facebook communities online.
