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An '''emulation box''' is an unofficial term for a device built with the specific purpose of running emulators. They generally consist of overpriced ~~and~~ locked-down ARM microcomputers and some are more so just "collector's items". They should be avoided as other readily available devices (i.e. computers, mobile devices, game consoles) may provide better performance ~~and is cheaper~~.

An '''emulation box''' is an unofficial term for a device built with the specific purpose of running emulators. They generally consist of overpriced locked-down ARM microcomputers and some are more so just "collector's items". They should be avoided as other readily available devices (i.e. computers, mobile devices, game consoles) may provide better performance.

===First-party boxes===

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* Retron5 (Hyperkin): Is using RetroArch, Snes9x, Nestopia, VBA-M and Genesis Plus GX. While they did release their source code, the latter four have a non-commercial license. Retroarch's source code used was partial, and had DRM going against GPLv3 obligations.

Outside of the emulation community, people have complained that some of these products are lacking or disappointing. This is ~~mainly~~ due to the selection of games determined to be "worthy" of being preloaded to the system. The issue of not having certain games have caused many to [[Modding Consoles/Flashcarts#NES.2FSNES.2FPSX_Classic| modify]] their systems just to be able to ~~play the games they want~~.

Outside of the emulation community, some people have complained that some of these products are lacking or disappointing. This is either due to poor performance, high prices, or the selection of games determined to be "worthy" of being preloaded to the system. The issue of not having certain games is mainly due to either licencing fees or the original developer's company not existing anymore. These limitations have caused many to [[Modding Consoles/Flashcarts#NES.2FSNES.2FPSX_Classic| modify]] their systems just to be able to get more use out of it.

==DIY Solutions==

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-An '''emulation box''' is an unofficial term for a device built with the specific purpose of running emulators. They generally consist of overpriced and locked-down ARM microcomputers and some are more so just "collector's items".  They should be avoided as other readily available devices (i.e. computers, mobile devices, game consoles) may provide better performance and is cheaper.
+An '''emulation box''' is an unofficial term for a device built with the specific purpose of running emulators. They generally consist of overpriced locked-down ARM microcomputers and some are more so just "collector's items".  They should be avoided as other readily available devices (i.e. computers, mobile devices, game consoles) may provide better performance.
 ===First-party boxes===
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 * Retron5 (Hyperkin): Is using RetroArch, Snes9x, Nestopia, VBA-M and Genesis Plus GX. While they did release their source code, the latter four have a non-commercial license. Retroarch's source code used was partial, and had DRM going against GPLv3 obligations.
-Outside of the emulation community, people have complained that some of these products are lacking or disappointing.  This is mainly due to the selection of games determined to be "worthy" of being preloaded to the system.  The issue of not having certain games have caused many to [[Modding Consoles/Flashcarts#NES.2FSNES.2FPSX_Classic| modify]] their systems just to be able to play the games they want.
+Outside of the emulation community, some people have complained that some of these products are lacking or disappointing.  This is either due to poor performance, high prices, or the selection of games determined to be "worthy" of being preloaded to the system.  The issue of not having certain games is mainly due to either licencing fees or the original developer's company not existing anymore.  These limitations have caused many to [[Modding Consoles/Flashcarts#NES.2FSNES.2FPSX_Classic| modify]] their systems just to be able to get more use out of it.
 ==DIY Solutions==