Please don't laugh but do you need the patch to play the game if there is one??

Well my question is in the subject. Think anyone can help? For example i have Tony Halwks Pro Skater 2 and i want to burn it and was wondering if i needed the patch from here to play it? If I do does that mean that if there is a patch you have it use it? I thank you for your reply in advance. Oh ya and I plan on using nero burning rom