Some users want to play on PC. The only legal way is to use a to stream your Switch to a PC monitor — not to emulate the game. Emulation of a game you do not own is still illegal in most jurisdictions.

You can find used copies at a discount. The game is entirely playable without any online features needed.

Used copies are also available from retailers like GameStop, eBay, or local marketplaces for as low as $35.

Nintendo Switch game cards are not locked to a single console. Borrow a friend’s cartridge.

The keyword "Pokemon Scarlet NSP - Mega - ID 0100A3D008C5C000" is a window into the world of Switch piracy — a world filled with legal threats, malware risks, and console bans. While the temptation to get a AAA game for free is understandable, the price you pay in security, lost features, and potential legal trouble is far higher than the $60 purchase price.

If you navigate to the nand/user/save directory on an emulator setup, you will find folders named with these hexadecimal codes. The emulator creates a folder named specifically to store your Pokémon Scarlet progress.