MAME4droid Current (0.277) 1.10.3

The current version of MAME4droid, developed by David Valdeita (Seleuco), serves as a port of the latest MAME emulator provided by MAMEDev and its contributors. It is designed to emulate a wide range of arcade systems and platforms such as ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX, among others. This release supports over 40,000 different ROMs, underscoring its extensive library.

It is important to clarify that MAME4droid functions solely as an emulator and does not include any ROMs or copyrighted material. Users are responsible for sourcing their own ROM files in accordance with legal guidelines. Please note that MAME4droid operates independently from the official MAME team; inquiries regarding its development or support should not be directed to them.

This iteration is optimized for high-end Android devices, leveraging the most recent PC-version of MAME, which entails higher hardware requirements compared to previous versions. While high-performance devices may offer improved performance, users should not expect flawless compatibility or speed with all titles, particularly those from the 1990s and later.

Given the expansive catalog of supported games and systems, performance may vary significantly. Some titles may run smoothly, while others might encounter issues or be incompatible entirely. Due to the volume of supported ROMs, requests for support with specific games cannot be accommodated via email.

After installation, users should place their MAME-compatible ROM ZIP files into the directory: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.seleuco.mame4d2024/files/roms. Alternative options for ROM storage and reading are detailed in the accompanying help documentation.

It is crucial to emphasize that this version of MAME4droid utilizes only the latest MAME ROM set; older ROM sets are incompatible.

Key features include manual and automatic screen orientation adjustments with individualized settings for portrait and landscape modes; mouse support via both physical and touch inputs; support for virtual and physical keyboards with customizable key mappings; straightforward plug-and-play compatibility with Bluetooth and USB gamepads; touch lightgun functionality with auto-detection options; toggleable touch controllers; visual effects such as overlay filters including scanlines and CRT modes; selectable digital or analog touch controls; animated on-screen joystick or D-Pad; customizable button layouts within the app; tilt sensor integration for joystick movement; on-screen display options supporting 1 to 6 buttons; and various video settings including aspect ratio, scaling, and rotation.

The emulator adheres to the licensing terms set forth by MAMEDev, licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) versions 2 or later. It is distributed free of charge, with no warranty expressed or implied regarding its functionality or suitability for any particular purpose. Further details and licensing information are available through the official GPL documentation accompanying the software.