MAME4droid (0.37b5)

MAME4droid, a port of MAME 0.37b5 developed by David Valdeita (Seleuco), is an Android version of iMAME4all, originally designed for jailbroken iPhones and iPads. This emulator is based on the work of Nicola Salmoria and the MAME Team, utilizing GP2X, WIZ MAME4ALL 2.5 by Franxis as its foundation. MAME4droid is capable of emulating over 2000 different arcade game romsets, including those supported by MAME 0.37b5 and additional games from newer MAME versions.

It's important to understand that with such a vast library of games, performance can vary. Some games may run smoothly, while others may not run at all on MAME4droid. Users should not expect optimal performance on older devices. To enhance performance, consider using lower quality sound or turning it off, setting the display to 8-bit depth, underclocking the CPU and Sound CPUs, and disabling animations for sticks and buttons as well as smooth scaling.

To use MAME4droid, place your MAME-compatible zipped roms in the /sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/roms folder after installation. MAME4droid is designed to work with '0.37b5' and 'GP2X, WIZ 0.37b11 mame romset'. If you need to convert romsets from other MAME versions, use the "clrmame.dat" file included in /sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/ along with the ClrMAME Pro utility, available at http://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/.

Please note that MAME4droid does not support "save states" due to its foundation on a MAME version that lacks this feature. For the latest updates, source code, and additional information, visit the official webpage at http://code.google.com/p/imame4all/. The MAME license can be found at the end of this document.

Features

• Support for Android devices running version 2.1 and above.
• Native support for Android Honeycomb tablets.
• Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) 2D Hardware Accelerated.
• Autorotate feature.
• HW Keys remapping.
• Option to show or hide the touch controller.
• Smooth image rendering.
• Various overlay filters including scanlines and CRT effects.
• Choice between digital or analog touch controls.
• Animated touch stick or DPAD.
• Support for iON's iCade and iCP (as iCade mode) external controllers.
• Wiimote support via the WiiCrotroller Market app.
• Options for displaying 1 to 6 buttons.
• Customizable video aspect ratio, scaling, and rotation settings.
• Adjustable CPU and Audio clock settings.

MAME License

For detailed information on the MAME license, please visit http://www.mame.net and http://www.mamedev.com. The copyright for MAME is held by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team from 1997 to 2010. The license stipulates that redistributions may not be sold or used commercially, and any modifications must include the complete source code. The software is provided "as is" with no warranties and the copyright holders are not liable for any damages arising from its use.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.5.3

Last updated on Jul 9, 2015, the latest version 1.5.3 includes some fixes. Version 1.5.2 introduced a new battery save option, fixed some dialog issues, and improved ICS support. Version 1.5.1 addressed dpad/coin button responsiveness in portrait mode and fixed issues with tilted games using gl video render. Version 1.5 added a new landscape customizable button layout control and the ability to use the tilt sensor for left/right movement. Version 1.4 introduced local multiplayer support using external IME apps like the Wiimote Controller and added an option to change the default rom path.