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		PrimeDirective on Nov 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sega's killing one of the only sources of legal RO... Genuine question, do you really own these ROMs or rent them from Steam? Practically speaking, as long as you can move the ROM files, sure. But legally?

jackvalentine on Nov 10, 2024 [–]

You licence it.

In response to California law requiring this to be made clear, they have updated the purchase screens thusly: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/steam-now-reminds-you...

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