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MAME is a hardware preservation project that emulates arcade machines and many historical computers and consoles. It includes arcade hardware emulation, computer systems, and hardware documentation.
Preservation enthusiasts investigating historical software and devices
Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application. The broad hardware scope does not mean every machine is fully emulated.
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The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application.
GPL-2.0-or-later; Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application.
Brings arcade hardware emulation and computer systems into the same workflow.
Identify the exact supported machine and matching data set, review its status, and configure the necessary inputs before testing the preserved software.
Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application.
The broad hardware scope does not mean every machine is fully emulated.
MAME fits preservation enthusiasts investigating historical software and devices. Identify the exact supported machine and matching data set, review its status, and configure the necessary inputs before testing the preserved software.
Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application. The broad hardware scope does not mean every machine is fully emulated. Check compatibility with the target hardware and operating system before relying on it for everyday use.
The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application.
Yes. MAME includes arcade hardware emulation. Identify the exact supported machine and matching data set, review its status, and configure the necessary inputs before testing the preserved software.
Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application.
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