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Hypotheticaly if instead of searching for my old Ps2/Xbox360 discs i downloaded a rom could the emulated games infect my computer once ran? (if this breakes the rules im sory)

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[โ€“] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 15 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Search for some emulating communities and see what sites they have recommended. The ROMs aren't dangerous, but there are dangerous sites that promise ROMs.

FMHY is always my starting point. They're really good about removing recommendations that have the slightest hint of anything malicious.