When considering making a backup copy of your original game, here are some guidelines you should follow:
* You can legally make a personal backup copy of a game (CD/DVD) if it is the original game and you are the original owner of the game.
* Check the printed material (user's manual) that comes with the game before making a personal backup copy, as there may be special stipulations associated with that particular game.
* Copyright Laws stipulate that you cannot rent, sell or give away backup copies of copyrighted games.
* If you don't legally own the original game anymore (i.e. give it away/sell it), you must destroy any backup copies of that game.
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What to Look For in Game Copy Software
Ease of Use
A computer novice should be able to install and use the game copy software without help. The control panel should be intuitive, convenient and flexible enough to work with multiple games and formats.
Ease of Setup
We look for game copy software that is simple to install, set up and does not require additional downloads or multiple restarts to work.
Feature Set
Game copy software features should go beyond standard one-to-one copying; game copy software should be flexible enough to meet your needs. First-rate game copy software should come with many useful features, like a virtual drive, which allows you to play the game directly from your hard drive without the game disc, reducing everyday wear and tear on your games.
Quality of Copy
When copying games, the software produces a full, working copy the first time. The copy should be an exact duplicate of the original. When splitting the copy between two discs, the game copy software should determine the best place to begin copying on the second disc, causing minimal disruption during game play. The software should tell you which format works best for a specific game, but be flexible enough to accept multiple formats for either CDs or DVDs.
Protection Removal
The most important factor we look for in protection removal is the number of protection types the software is capable of removing. The removal process should not be complicated and there should be minimal input variables that require manual adjustments (burning speed, time, files to exclude and so on) when changing from one protection form to another.
Help/Support/Documentation
With multiple types of protection to overcome and several media formats to choose from, game copying can be complex. Help files should offer clear, step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips. The language should be simple to understand and the help information should be well organized so you can find answers fast.
