Classic and Handheld – Net Games Paradise

Emulation, saves and handheld devices.

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Don’t Lose Your Saves: Backing Up Game Progress on Every Platform

How cloud saves work on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, what a lapsed membership does to them, and simple local backups.

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Handheld Gaming PCs vs. Handheld Consoles: What to Check Before You Buy

NGP Staff Classic and Handheld

SteamOS, Windows or a Switch-style console: libraries, anti-cheat, battery life, storage and repairs compared before you buy a handheld.

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Is Emulation Legal? Emulators, ROMs and U.S. Law

NGP Staff Classic and Handheld

Emulators versus ROMs, what Sony v. Connectix decided, how the DMCA affects copying your own games, the Yuzu settlement, and legal ways to play classics.