I play all my DMG games on the GBC or GBA now, but what does one do if they don’t have those consoles? I’ve still got it as an ornament, but there was an incident with battery’s leaking and one thing led to another. I’m going to level with you I don’t think my original Gameboy even works anymore. What Are The Benefits Of Using The Best Gameboy Emulators? Remember, o’ gracious gamer ROM sharing is illegal, and we don’t want to be associated with any shady Knockturn Alley style dealings. They’re basically a digital image of the game, and emulators play them. ROMs are created by copying the files from a cartridge or CD using special software. It’s the reason we’re seeing more and more N64 Gameboy handhelds and other portable retropie handhelds arriving on virtual shelves and in modding shops the world over. More and more people are looking to rip their favourite games to play on the go. Still, J.K Rowling’s lawyers said I have to go into greater detail to avoid any confusion, so here goes. That’s the nerd’s guide to emulation right there, and I think it sums it up pretty well.