By Tom Ivan
The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association says it is working in conjunction with Nintendo to battle software piracy.
ImageELSPA is intent on stamping out piracy, it said in a statement to Next-Gen, as devices such as the R4 chip, which bypass the DS's security system allowing users to play pirated games illegally downloaded from the internet, continue to hamper software sales.
"The ELSPA Intellectual Property Crime Unit is evaluating the R4 game copying device, as it allows for the downloading and play of illegal Nintendo DS software available via the internet.
“We are aware that Nintendo has taken actions against these devices in other countries and we are working closely with them to consider next steps in the UK.
“Broadly speaking, it is well known that ELSPA's Intellectual Property Crime Unit fights vigorously against products and devices that violate our members' intellectual property rights. This includes devices that circumvent the security of our members' products and promote the play of illegally copied software. We take great stock in ensuring this continues to be the case."
Following reports suggesting that DS software piracy is rampant in the US, Nintendo told Next-Gen that it “continues to be aggressive” in taking action against such illegal activity, but noted that game copying devices “have not reached the mass market” yet.
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