Nintendo has had a difficult relationship with emulation, and that's putting it mildly. The company has often legally pursued emulator developers and ROM websites, and its website makes it clear that it's not ok to copy or download older titles,

As highlighted by PC Gamer, an 'X' user known as 'ChrisMack32' shared a video of a Super Nintendo controller being disconnected (via USB) during a game of Super Mario World at the Museum and you can hear the Windows USB disconnection sound play in the background.

The reveal comes from X user @ChrisMack32, who posted a video showing them unplugging a Super Nintendo controller – connected via USB – at one of

The Nintendo Museum, which opened on October 2, 2024, in Uji City, celebrates the company’s long history, from its origins in making Hanafuda cards to becoming a global video game powerhouse. Visitors can interact with various exhibits showcasing iconic Nintendo products and play classic games.

This is ironic because Nintendo is against PC emulation, even when it comes to videogame preservation, calling it 'copyright infringement' and 'illegal.'

Looking at the video and the unmistakable sound, it definitely looks like the version of Super Mario World at the Nintendo Museum is running on a Windows PC, which can only mean t

The company hypocritically uses emulators in its own museum despite targeting similar projects. Nintendo's strict guidelines for creators and streamers show the company's uncompromising stance on content control.