What a strange place for this topic. There really is no way to enjoy N64
games in true freedom is there?
One positive aspect of using an old used console is that you're not
financially supporting the company that made it, as it is used. Secondly, you
won't be breaking any laws by legally obtaining cartridges.
There are obviously far-reaching implications for one's freedom in terms of
creating software for the device or changing the software you obtain.
Ultimately each person has to make their own choice on where they will
compromise.