What is up with owning the game legally to have the Rom?

Question

Well,how the h**l would you get in troble? I mean what are they gonna do arrest you or something? Also You can say that you do own the game,but that you lost it. They have no proof that you are telling the truth or lying... what will they do then? Plus how many people would want to spend time getting the rom when they

A.Have the Game already.

B.Will get much better Performance on their Handheld Device/Console

C.Will take up Space on their Computer

Really what is the Point?

Answer 1

To add to the other response and answer your other questions, you CAN go to jail for video game p****y. While the companies usually want a fine and restitution, it can come to this (see article):

http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2008/08...

There are a variety of ways you can get caught, so don't think you're immune.

They don't have to prove you didn't own it.  If you have a rom, and no cartridge you could be screwed.