: Players have reported receiving "genned" (hacked) Pokémon through trades that are named after scam websites (e.g., "Machamps.com") to advertise these services. Emulation on PC

: Many sites promising free downloads of modern Nintendo titles are fronts for malware, viruses, or phishing scams.

It is technically possible to run Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on PC through Nintendo Switch emulators, but this is not a native or officially supported experience.