Is there a way to convert Platforms of Visual Novels?

[Skye]

For example, let's say I really want to play a ipod or DS game but I don't have either devices is there a way to purchase them and then convert them to PC games? Just wondering.

TY in advance.

[redeyesblackpanda]

Hm... I've heard of emulators, but never tried one myself. I don't think there's a kosher (reads: legal) way of doing this. I don't think there's anything that does what you're talking about. Something that could convert a ds game would need to be able to read the cartridge. I'm not sure such a thing exists (and if you were to try to get one, it would probably make more sense to get the gaming device itself...). Playing one of those games on your computer would probably involve downloading them online, which I'm pretty sure is illegal.

[LVUER]

Purchase them and then convert them? AFAIK, there's no such device. I know there's an emulator to let you play DS games on PC, but you also need a special ROM to play with it. It's not legal obviously so don't ask me how to get them.

I don't know about iPod though... since Apple's thingies are very closed.

EDIT: adding a question mark since without it, my statement have a very different meaning

[Skye]

Thank you if it's not legal, I'll probably just buy a DS. Last time I had one, I broke it from excessive usage and hitting against the wall after a loss of pokemo'n data lol
I have an iPhone but I always use up my memory with songs and photos etc. Thank you for your help

[LVUER]

Just a suggestion, since 3DS have come out, why don't you buy 3DS instead (or even better, wait for 3DS lite). 3DS could play DS games too.

[papillon]

a) Non-3DS is cheaper. b) Non-3DS has much better battery life AFAIK. c) 3DS is annoyingly useless for people who can't visually process the fancy 3d effect.

d) The 3DS is region-locked and does not want you enjoying any import games ever. Because they hate fun.

This message brought to you by someone who is _still_ pissed off about that. And it is kinda a big deal for people who are interested in visual novels on the platform!

[misamane]

It would honestly just be best to get a DS. Anything else would just be too complicated/illegal. You can get DS Lites for about £50 over here, obviously I don't know how much that would be where you are but yeah, that's fairly cheap.