A practical framework for deciding between original hardware and emulation. Compares cost, authenticity, convenience, picture quality and longevity across three paths: original consoles, flash carts on original hardware, and emulation on modern devices. Includes honest recommendations by use case: collectors, casual players, budget gamers and those who want the best picture quality.
How to choose between original hardware and emulation
Authenticity vs convenience: a practical framework for every budget and goal.
