GFY Introduction to MAME-based Video Games - GoFuckYourself.com

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:17 PM

Maybe this is pointless but i've got some free time on my hands so I felt like writing this....

MAME lets you play 1000's of classic arcade games - the exact same games you played as a kid...Everything from the original Space invaders...to games like Cruisin USA, Mortal Kombat, and other recent favorites.

Basically, MAME emulates the hardware of those classic games. High powered graphics cards and fast processors that we have today can emulate the chipsets of past arcade cabinets.

MAME isnt run by a company or sold as a product. Its built by video game enthusiasts. It's constantly being updated to accomodate new games.

From the FAQ:

<b>MAME stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. When used in conjunction with a game's data files (ROMs), MAME will more or less faithfully reproduce that game on a PC. MAME can currently emulate over 1900 unique (and over 3300 in total) classic arcade video games from the three decades of video games - '70s, '80s and '90s. The ROM images that MAME utilizes are "dumped" from arcade games' original circuit-board ROM chips. MAME becomes the "hardware" for the games, taking the place of their original CPUs and support chips. Therefore, these games are NOT simulations, but the actual, original games that appeared in arcades. MAME's purpose is to preserve these decades of video-game history. As gaming technology continues to rush forward, MAME prevents these important "vintage" games from being lost and forgotten.</b>

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:17 PM

MAME works off standard PC peripherals like joysticks and mice. It might take you an hour or two to figure out the correct setup and controls, but if you ask anyone who fucks with MAME...its worth it.

MAME comes with no ROMS (the game images themselves). Playing ROMS you dont own is illegal so consider yourself warned. However, typing in MAME in Kazaa will pull up tons of other ROMS that other people might be illegally be sharing so use your own judgement.

From the FAQ:

<b>Warning! MAME is an emulator. It reproduces, more or less faithfully, the behavior of various arcade machines. But hardware is useless without software, so images (files) of the ROMs which run on that hardware are required. Such ROMs, like all commercial software, are copyrighted. Therefore, it is illegal to possess a ROM image file if you do not own the original ROM. Needless to say, ROMs are not distributed together with MAME. Distribution of MAME with ROM images is a violation of copyright law and a violation of the MAME license, and it should be promptly reported to the authors so that appropriate legal action can be taken. </b>

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:18 PM

The link to download the Windows version of MAME is below...you gotta go through a bunch of bullshit mainstream stuff. Last time i checked there was a spot to avoid all the REGISTRATION materials and just download the software.
http://www.classicgaming.com/mame32/download.htm

Official MAME development site
http://www.mame.net/

MAME Message Board for Support
http://www.mame.net/msg/

MAMEWorld
http://www.mameworld.net/

Arcade At Home
http://www.arcadeathome.com/

Zophars Domain (tons of other emulators - i like the atari 520st ones)
http://www.zophar.net/index.phtml

Wouldnt it be neat to build your own cabinet with thousands of games hooked up to a wireless connection?

http://cmdrtaco.net/jubei/

Its been ported to a million different platforms including Pocket PC ( http://www.mameworld.net/mamece3/ ) and theres even a version that runs on a certain model of digtal camera

Happy Gaming!

MattO · 05-01-2003, 10:18 PM

Fix them X's dahmmmiut

kad · 05-01-2003, 10:18 PM

MAME is awesome. The Metal Slug games are worth the download alone.

psyko514 · 05-01-2003, 10:22 PM

since i first heard about this (i think you posted a link a while ago), i've been dying to get my own cabinet... but i have no idea how to go about this...

got any links to where i can by a pre-made cabinet or a kit?

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:22 PM

well my images got all fucked up sheeit.

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by psyko514
since i first heard about this (i think you posted a link a while ago), i've been dying to get my own cabinet... but i have no idea how to go about this...

got any links to where i can by a pre-made cabinet or a kit?

Pre made Licensed CAPCOM cabinet.
-World Tournament gamers face off on ArcadePC® ? why not you?
-Enjoy professional-quality arcade games powered by PC technology ? right in your home or office!
-Exciting side-by-side gaming action for two players.
Plays all 6,000 classic arcade ROMS.

$2,995.95

http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/ca...0&catid=200 2

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrPopup
well my images got all fucked up sheeit.

wtf did any of the images come through?

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:27 PM

http://www.arcadeathome.com/pics.phtml

Converted Cabinet Pictures

MattO · 05-01-2003, 10:27 PM

lemme know if you need some mame roms I got lots

MrMonkeyFingers · 05-01-2003, 10:39 PM

MrPopUp,

how long you been in the MAME scene? Do you remember when MAME first came out and only supported about 10-20 games? I used to run one of the first MAME sites, I had The MAME Shack back with Atmospherical Heights was one of the only sites out there. Also I was lucky enough to be on the beta team and got to meet and hangout with some of the big boys. ahhhh those were the days!

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrMonkeyFingers
MrPopUp,

how long you been in the MAME scene? Do you remember when MAME first came out and only supported about 10-20 games? I used to run one of the first MAME sites, I had The MAME Shack back with Atmospherical Heights was one of the only sites out there. Also I was lucky enough to be on the beta team and got to meet and hangout with some of the big boys. ahhhh those were the days!

on and off for about 2 years. youre an oldtimer eh?

MrMonkeyFingers · 05-01-2003, 10:46 PM

yup, almost since the begining, used to run the bots back in the old #mamegames channel on EfNet

Even had many a war with Dave from Dave's classics

psyko514 · 05-01-2003, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrPopup

Pre made Licensed CAPCOM cabinet.
-World Tournament gamers face off on ArcadePC® ? why not you?
-Enjoy professional-quality arcade games powered by PC technology ? right in your home or office!
-Exciting side-by-side gaming action for two players.
Plays all 6,000 classic arcade ROMS.

$2,995.95

actually, i'm looking for something more like the control panel ou posted above (with the trackball).

MrMonkeyFingers · 05-01-2003, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by psyko514

actually, i'm looking for something more like the control panel ou posted above (with the trackball).

The HotRod Joystick might be something that you are looking for, give it a check

MrMonkeyFingers · 05-01-2003, 10:54 PM

here is a game cabinet as well that you can buy

MrPopup · 05-01-2003, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrMonkeyFingers
here is a game cabinet as well that you can buy

http://www.highway.net.au/parts/cabinets.html

More but far away. price idea for us canadians

MrMonkeyFingers · 05-01-2003, 11:16 PM

dang, those are some good prices!

MrPopup · 05-03-2003, 06:03 PM

MattO please contact me !

05-01-2003, 10:17 PM	#1
MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	GFY Introduction to MAME-based Video Games Maybe this is pointless but i've got some free time on my hands so I felt like writing this.... MAME lets you play 1000's of classic arcade games - the exact same games you played as a kid...Everything from the original Space invaders...to games like Cruisin USA, Mortal Kombat, and other recent favorites. Basically, MAME emulates the hardware of those classic games. High powered graphics cards and fast processors that we have today can emulate the chipsets of past arcade cabinets. MAME isnt run by a company or sold as a product. Its built by video game enthusiasts. It's constantly being updated to accomodate new games. From the FAQ: <b>MAME stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. When used in conjunction with a game's data files (ROMs), MAME will more or less faithfully reproduce that game on a PC. MAME can currently emulate over 1900 unique (and over 3300 in total) classic arcade video games from the three decades of video games - '70s, '80s and '90s. The ROM images that MAME utilizes are "dumped" from arcade games' original circuit-board ROM chips. MAME becomes the "hardware" for the games, taking the place of their original CPUs and support chips. Therefore, these games are NOT simulations, but the actual, original games that appeared in arcades. MAME's purpose is to preserve these decades of video-game history. As gaming technology continues to rush forward, MAME prevents these important "vintage" games from being lost and forgotten.</b> __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table>

05-01-2003, 10:17 PM	#2
MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	MAME works off standard PC peripherals like joysticks and mice. It might take you an hour or two to figure out the correct setup and controls, but if you ask anyone who fucks with MAME...its worth it. MAME comes with no ROMS (the game images themselves). Playing ROMS you dont own is illegal so consider yourself warned. However, typing in MAME in Kazaa will pull up tons of other ROMS that other people might be illegally be sharing so use your own judgement. From the FAQ: <b>Warning! MAME is an emulator. It reproduces, more or less faithfully, the behavior of various arcade machines. But hardware is useless without software, so images (files) of the ROMs which run on that hardware are required. Such ROMs, like all commercial software, are copyrighted. Therefore, it is illegal to possess a ROM image file if you do not own the original ROM. Needless to say, ROMs are not distributed together with MAME. Distribution of MAME with ROM images is a violation of copyright law and a violation of the MAME license, and it should be promptly reported to the authors so that appropriate legal action can be taken. </b> __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table>

05-01-2003, 10:18 PM	#3
MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	The link to download the Windows version of MAME is below...you gotta go through a bunch of bullshit mainstream stuff. Last time i checked there was a spot to avoid all the REGISTRATION materials and just download the software. http://www.classicgaming.com/mame32/download.htm Official MAME development site http://www.mame.net/ MAME Message Board for Support http://www.mame.net/msg/ MAMEWorld http://www.mameworld.net/ Arcade At Home http://www.arcadeathome.com/ Zophars Domain (tons of other emulators - i like the atari 520st ones) http://www.zophar.net/index.phtml Wouldnt it be neat to build your own cabinet with thousands of games hooked up to a wireless connection? http://cmdrtaco.net/jubei/ Its been ported to a million different platforms including Pocket PC ( http://www.mameworld.net/mamece3/ ) and theres even a version that runs on a certain model of digtal camera Happy Gaming! __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table> Last edited by MrPopup; 05-01-2003 at 10:21 PM..

05-01-2003, 10:18 PM	#5
kad Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 735	MAME is awesome. The Metal Slug games are worth the download alone. __________________ lol internet.

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psyko514 See sig. Join Epic Cash. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec. ICQ: 214702014 Posts: 22,366	since i first heard about this (i think you posted a link a while ago), i've been dying to get my own cabinet... but i have no idea how to go about this... got any links to where i can by a pre-made cabinet or a kit? __________________ Bad Girl Bucks - 50% Revshare through CCBill. Promote BrandyDDD, Pixie's Pillows, Action Allie and more! Phoenix Forum Pics \| Webmaster Access Montreal pics email: psyko514(a)gmail.com \| icq: 214-702-014

05-01-2003, 10:18 PM	#4
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	Fix them X's dahmmmiut

05-01-2003, 10:27 PM	#10
MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	http://www.arcadeathome.com/pics.phtml Converted Cabinet Pictures __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table>

05-01-2003, 10:39 PM	#12
MrMonkeyFingers Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 473	MrPopUp, how long you been in the MAME scene? Do you remember when MAME first came out and only supported about 10-20 games? I used to run one of the first MAME sites, I had The MAME Shack back with Atmospherical Heights was one of the only sites out there. Also I was lucky enough to be on the beta team and got to meet and hangout with some of the big boys. ahhhh those were the days! __________________ Greg Trooper [email protected] ICQ#132173082 I'm from the 4th Kingdom, the Kingdom of Plastics!

05-01-2003, 10:46 PM	#14
MrMonkeyFingers Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 473	yup, almost since the begining, used to run the bots back in the old #mamegames channel on EfNet Even had many a war with Dave from Dave's classics __________________ Greg Trooper [email protected] ICQ#132173082 I'm from the 4th Kingdom, the Kingdom of Plastics!

05-01-2003, 10:54 PM	#17
MrMonkeyFingers Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 473	here is a game cabinet as well that you can buy __________________ Greg Trooper [email protected] ICQ#132173082 I'm from the 4th Kingdom, the Kingdom of Plastics!

05-01-2003, 11:16 PM	#19
MrMonkeyFingers Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 473	dang, those are some good prices! __________________ Greg Trooper [email protected] ICQ#132173082 I'm from the 4th Kingdom, the Kingdom of Plastics!

05-03-2003, 06:03 PM	#20
MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	MattO please contact me ! __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table>