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== Downloading the correct version of MAME ==
==Downloading the correct version of MAME==


=== What we use: ===
===What we use===
The version of MAME we are using that we recommend using is the latest version available found [https://www.mamedev.org/release.html here]. The latest supported version is '''MAME v0.204''' and '''''is the only version''''' that will be used on the MAME kiosk at all times.
The version of MAME we are using that we recommend using is the latest version available found [https://www.mamedev.org/release.html here]. The latest supported version is '''MAME v0.204''' and '''''is the only version''''' that will be used on the MAME kiosk at all times.


'''<u>[https://github.com/mamedev/mame/releases/download/mame0204/mame0204b_64bit.exe Download MAME v0.204]</u>'''
'''<u>[https://github.com/mamedev/mame/releases/download/mame0204/mame0204b_64bit.exe Download MAME v0.204]</u>'''


=== What can be used for a personal build: ===
===What can be used for a personal build===
Any version below above '''MAME v0.197''' can be used for our games library.
Any version below above '''MAME v0.197''' can be used for our games library.


== Installing MAME ==
==Installing MAME==


=== Step 1: ===
===Step 1: Download MAME===
Download your preferred version of MAME.
Download your preferred version of MAME.


=== Step 2: ===
===Step 2: Run the EXE===
Run the installation .exe and run through the steps.
Run the installation .exe and run through the steps. MAME can be perfectly set up for USB portability, just make sure you have all the files and leave none behind. If you are installing on a USB, make sure to have at least 16gb of storage to leave space for any games you may want to play.


=== Step 3: ===
===Step 3: Insert your ROMS.===
You're all good to go! Start up MAME and you should be ready to insert your ROMs.
You're all good to go! Start up MAME and you should be ready to insert your ROMs. Your ROMs should be the folder titled "roms" in whatever location you have chosen to install MAME to, just drag and drop your files into there.


== Adding your set of ROMs ==
==Adding a Front End==


=== Using our own preset games list: ===
===Selecting your Front End===
Selecting a front end for your MAME machine is all decided on what functionality you want and whatever aesthetic you wish, so I'll provide a link to all available front-ends, free and premium. Front Ends are the fancy GUI you see while selecting which game you wish to play on whatever system you have ready to emulate and is fairly easy to set up, so long you follow their instructions provided.
 
==== Windows supported front ends ====
 
* [http://www.advancemame.it AdvanceMenu] - Free
* [http://www.mameworld.info/pc2jamma/frontend.html ArcadeOS] - Free
* [https://www.dribin.org/dave/game_launcher/ Game Launcher] - Free
* '''[https://hyperspin-fe.com HyperSpin] - Freemium'''
* [http://kymaera.sourceforge.net Kymaera] - Free
* '''[http://www.mgalaxy.com mGalaxy] - Freemium (Our selection)'''
* '''[https://www.launchbox-app.com LaunchBox]''' '''- Freemium'''
 
==== Mac, DOS, and Linux supported front ends ====
 
* '''[https://www.launchbox-app.com LaunchBox]''' '''- Freemium'''
* [http://www.cabrio-fe.org Cabrio] - Free
* [http://www.anti-particle.com/wahcade.shtml Wah!Cade] - Free

Latest revision as of 16:34, 10 December 2018

Downloading the correct version of MAME

What we use

The version of MAME we are using that we recommend using is the latest version available found here. The latest supported version is MAME v0.204 and is the only version that will be used on the MAME kiosk at all times.

Download MAME v0.204

What can be used for a personal build

Any version below above MAME v0.197 can be used for our games library.

Installing MAME

Step 1: Download MAME

Download your preferred version of MAME.

Step 2: Run the EXE

Run the installation .exe and run through the steps. MAME can be perfectly set up for USB portability, just make sure you have all the files and leave none behind. If you are installing on a USB, make sure to have at least 16gb of storage to leave space for any games you may want to play.

Step 3: Insert your ROMS.

You're all good to go! Start up MAME and you should be ready to insert your ROMs. Your ROMs should be the folder titled "roms" in whatever location you have chosen to install MAME to, just drag and drop your files into there.

Adding a Front End

Selecting your Front End

Selecting a front end for your MAME machine is all decided on what functionality you want and whatever aesthetic you wish, so I'll provide a link to all available front-ends, free and premium. Front Ends are the fancy GUI you see while selecting which game you wish to play on whatever system you have ready to emulate and is fairly easy to set up, so long you follow their instructions provided.

Windows supported front ends

Mac, DOS, and Linux supported front ends

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