I have a Super Retro Trio which plays NES, SNES, and Genesis (Mega Drive)

Would this 3-in-1 console be considered a hardware emulator or should I just say it is the original, as it takes the original cartridges?

Sorry if this is a common question.

Systems like those use emulators.

You’ll need to verify with the mods of the game(s) but those are usually considered emulators. They are also horrible emulators (full of lag and they run slower than their actual counterparts), i would recommend using s PC emulator if it’s an option.