In a nutshell, MAME attempts to emulate as closely as possible the original hardware of the early eighties arcade games. As we discover how a game works, support for it is added to the emulator. This is happening at a rapid pace, so be sure to check back often for the latest release of MAME.
To run the games, you need the ROM images, in a package that MacMAME understands. MacMAME looks for ROM files in a folder called "Roms" that resides in the same directory as the application. It currently supports 3 different styles of ROMs - .zip files (common on PC sites), folders with small ROM dumps in them, and the "Super ROM" file which encapsulates the folder ROMs into one file.
Our Review: A Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME) is an engine capable of loading in ROM files from Video Arcade machines. MacMAME brings that capability to your Macintosh, allowing you to port in ROM files and play those vintage arcade classics. Biff! Pow! FM synthesised music and the ability to add authentic screen-flicker! Support is included for new innovations such as mouse-support and error-logging. MacMAME is an excellent arcade emulator.
(note - game ROM files not included)