Hardware

ESA asks US government to target retro handhelds

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TL;DR

The ESA wants the USTR to list handheld emulation devices on the Notorious Markets List to curb piracy.

The Electronic Software Association is pushing for a government crackdown on retro handhelds that come with pre-installed unlicensed games. In an October 6 filing, the ESA told the Office of the United States Trade Representative that these devices act as superfakes. They argue the polished packaging and interfaces make them look like legitimate electronics. The ESA wants these devices added to the Notorious Markets List to block or slow their profits. You can read the full details at GameSpot.