However, the game files (ROMs) are a different matter entirely. The downloading and distribution of a copyrighted game ROM without the express permission of the copyright holder (Nintendo) is . While the Internet Archive operates under specific legal exemptions for preservation, this does not automatically confer legal protection for an end-user who downloads a ROM, especially when a legitimate way to purchase the game exists or has recently existed .
A typical NSMB2 entry (e.g., user RetroGameLab ) contains: new super mario bros 2 internet archive free