/vr/ - Retro Games

I'd like to start my retro journey but I'm not sure how to go about it. One thing I know for sure is that for Nintendo developed games, I must play on Nintendo hardware. Whether that be through the Virtual Console on Wii U or the original hardware.

Everything else though, like old school RPGs for example, I'm wondering if emulation is the best route. Is this generally the way most of /vr/ plays or do you actually hunt down the original games via Ebay or whatever? I want an authentic experience above all else, but if emulation is equally pleasurable then I'll gladly do that.