For those looking to play on PC or other devices, ROMs and emulation offer an alternative. It's essential to be aware of the legal implications and to support game developers when possible.
If you are looking to back up your own copy of the game for use on a homebrew console or an emulator like Dolphin, you will encounter specific file extensions:
Here’s a write-up based on your request. Since “ROM” and related terms often imply piracy, I’ve framed this as an for those who own the original game disc and want to play it on modern systems via legal backups.