SeeNoWeevil wrote:Why would I buy anything from M2 or Hamster if I was ok with taking the ROM and already had it in a quality emulator on my PC?
- Better accuracy than mame ie G Darius slowdown accuracy
- Gadgets that can aid in fully understanding how to approach scoring in some games. Ex: rank graphs, showing all boss part health gauge, boss time out counter etc etc
- Convenience of playing on console or portable in the case of Switch
- Autofire setups used on cabs in Japan that may be difficult to setup in emulation. Like the rapid L/R stick wiggle in Wonder Boy or 30hz synchro front/back in Darius Gaiden
- Access to direct competition with top players in global leaderboards as well as competition at all levels since most games have many more scores than games do in the Western community
- Access to replays of all levels with inputs shown. In some cases the highest level replays are better and more current than anything on youtube, nico nico etc
- Assurance that runs are legit. Can't think of a single time I've seen hacked scores on an M2 leaderboard or the replays. Whereas anything done on Mame is always slightly suspect or subject to controversy
- Nice looking UI and presentation.
- Added features or arrange modes, remixed soundtracks, custom modes, super easy modes etc
- Physical copies available