In many regions, including the U.S. and EU, downloading copyrighted ROMs without owning the original game is illegal. Even if you own the physical cartridge, laws like the in the U.S. prohibit the circumvention of digital rights management (DRM) to create a backup.

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Your ISP may flag excessive data usage from suspicious sources, and Google can ban drives that host infringing content. Legal and Safety Considerations

In almost all cases, downloading ROMs of commercial Switch games—even if you own the original cartridge—is copyright infringement. Nintendo actively pursues DMCA takedowns against Google Drive links and websites hosting their games.

Q: Can I get sued for downloading ROMs? A: Yes, downloading ROMs without permission can lead to copyright infringement and potential lawsuits.

Q: Can I use Google Drive to share my own ROMs? A: No, sharing ROMs without permission is still considered copyright infringement.