Hmm.. I started my NDS hobby with an ori game, been buying original games ever since.

If I were to put a spin on aiyish's analogy, it would be resorting to shoplifting when I've got no money to buy the can of tuna (I like tuna) at the supermarket.

My point is: money..can always find one.

no worries, i was not commenting on your lifestyle/work, I'm commenting about your statement made earlier. Since you are "working your ass out", buying/downloading/getting pirated games won't help either since you won't be having the time to play them either. Unless of course you make a hobby out of replenishing your collection of pirated games...I suppose that gives you the same amount of satisfaction as buying original games does to me.