Because the Sony Playstation has all its video games stored in a CD format, that makes it very easy, convenient and popular for people to copy Playstation games from the original source - the video game disc - and onto either a blank CD or onto a computer's hard drive. This is very popular for taking older video games and transferring them onto a new, modern source where it can be played. For example, an older video game like Super Mario Bros. With the advancement of Playstation ROMS, you can play that classic game on a Sony Playstation or even a Sony PSP system.

Now, while plenty of people engage in using Playstation ROMS to copy or burn games, the question always gets asked whether or not it's legal or illegal to do so. There are those who argue that copying or burning games is stealing, and it should not be done. There are others who say that if the technology is available, then why not take advantage of it? There are some video game companies or systems, like the Xbox 360 that incorporate devices or mechanisms that prevent unauthorized copying of games.

Of course, there are probably thousands, if not millions of video game users and fans who copy Playstation ROMS every single day. Locating, capturing and punishing those who do so would require a tremendous amount of effort and resources. As well, one would have to wager that law enforcement agencies have something better to do than to make certain someone in their basement isn't copying or burning the latest version of Madden with Playstation ROMS.

What many people like to do is to collect video games using Sony Playstation ROMS. Because video games are always improving and advancing, older, more retro games sometimes get lost in the current of development. Using ROMS is a innovative way to preserve an older game on a format that will last for a very long time. As hard as some people may try, a NES cartridge will eventually wear out and become unreadable. Copying the original game onto a ROM is a great way to ensure that you'll be able to play your favorite game for years to come - long after the original game has been discontinued.