Setting Up A MAME Machine
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.
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
- AdvanceMenu - Free
- ArcadeOS - Free
- Game Launcher - Free
- HyperSpin - Freemium
- Kymaera - Free
- mGalaxy - Freemium (Our selection)
- LaunchBox - Freemium