YASS!
Glad to know I inspired you. :)
My SNES Classic should be arriving in the mail early next week. I also can't wait. I'm too afraid to use my actual SNES these days in fear of it breaking. It has too much value.
I also agree with you on emulators.
I don't agree with piracy being illegal, per se, but I do think people should be more willing to pay for legit stuff.
I enjoy being a Patreon for YouTubers and just yesterday I willingly paid money to a guy doing SNES soundfont remixes of NES Megaman soundtracks.
You can check him out here:
Be it a game, an album, or whatever, I'd like for people to pay people who work hard to bring them entertainment and art.
I love this device! There is just something about playing it with the 'original' controllers. I do admit that I lost some skill and it will take me a while to reach my old level (if ever). I used to be very decent at playing these games. I hope it's not age :).