[takwu]

Yes and no.
Sometimes, the setting is indeed more fun than the game.
However, there are always some games that keep you playing all night long. In that case, I'd say the games are better.
And then there are times, when the both of them together is where the fun is. Maybe the game itself wasn't too good. And setting up the emu without a game to use it with isn't that much fun either. Somehow, magically, doing both and succeed at the end makes the whole experience worthwhile and enjoyable.