Would Emulators Be Considered Piracy?

[The Ceej]

Abandonware Is Still Protected Under Its Copyright.

I told you I could link it. I can link so many more articles if this is insufficient for you.

EDIT: In fact I think I will link a couple more:

Here.

And Here. (This one gets into emulators and ROMs in general. Good to stay on topic.)

FURTHER EDIT: Here's a Nine-Page Document arguing both sides and explaining how nobody wins when it comes to abandonware. Good read if you have the time and patience to read it.