Virtual reality 101: CNET tells you everything you need to know about what VR is and how it'll affect your life.īatteries Not Included: The CNET team shares experiences that remind us why tech stuff is cool. The requirement to fill out a survey for an unlock code is 'a big red flag that you're being scammed,' Symantec said. Symantec reminds you to do your research before downloading and installing any software on your computer. One YouTube video was found to lead not to a survey but to a download of potentially unwanted applications on both the Mac and Windows platforms. Some sites even offer the chance to get a free Switch.Īnnoying surveys and undelivered promises aside, these scams also present a security risk. After downloading one of these fake emulators, users will be directed to a website that promises an unlock code in exchange for filling out a survey. The scammers use official-looking Nintendo branding, describe step by step how to download a file and show parts of Switch launch title Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Users must first jailbreak the iOS device and then download the emulator. At least one YouTube video had more than 76,000 views. Download from: Delta DolphiniOS Emulator This emulator is 'based on an open-source Dolphin emulator for Desktop.' Its specifically designed to be able to run Nintendo Wii and GameCube ROMs on compatible iOS devices. Thinking about downloading one of those free Nintendo Switch emulators you have seen pop up on the internet? Think again.ĭespite promises of a free beta version of an emulator for Nintendo's new game system, links on websites and YouTube videos that have cropped up in recent days contain little more than survey scams and malware, Symantec warned Thursday.

Switch emulator download