MAME4droid, a port of MAME 0.37b5 developed by David Valdeita (Seleuco), is an Android adaptation of iMAME4all, originally designed for jailbroken iPhones and iPads. This emulator, rooted in the work of Nicola Salmoria and the MAME Team, also builds on GP2X, WIZ MAME4ALL 2.5 by Franxis. MAME4droid brings the classic arcade experience to Android by emulating over 2000 different romsets from MAME 0.37b5 and some additional games from newer MAME versions.
Given the vast number of games supported, performance can vary significantly. Some games may run smoothly, while others might not function at all within MAME4droid. Users should manage their expectations, especially those with older devices. To optimize performance, consider using lower quality sound or turning it off, switching to 8-bit depth, underclocking the CPU and Sound CPUs, and disabling stick and button animations as well as smooth scaling.
To get started, place your MAME-titled zipped roms in the /sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/roms folder after installation. MAME4droid is designed to work exclusively with romsets from MAME 0.37b5 and GP2X, WIZ 0.37b11. If you have romsets from other MAME versions, use the "clrmame.dat" file found in /sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/ with the ClrMAME Pro utility available at http://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/ to convert them.
It's important to note that MAME4droid does not support save states, a feature absent in the MAME version it is based on. For more information, including news and source code, visit the official webpage at http://code.google.com/p/imame4all/. For details on the MAME license, refer to the end of this document.
Features
- Support for Android devices running version 2.1 and above.
- Native support for Android Honeycomb tablets.
- 2D Hardware Acceleration for Android 3.0 (Honeycomb).
- Autorotate functionality.
- HW Keys remapping for personalized control.
- Option to show or hide the touch controller.
- Smooth image rendering.
- Various overlay filters including scalines and CRT effects.
- Choice between digital or analog touch control.
- Animated touch stick or DPAD for better gameplay experience.
- Support for external controllers like iON's iCade and iCP (in iCade mode).
- Wiimote support through the WiiCrotroller Market app.
- Customizable number of buttons (1 to 6) displayed on-screen.
- Options for adjusting video aspect ratio, scaling, and rotation.
- Adjustable CPU and Audio clock settings.
MAME License
For the full MAME license, visit http://www.mame.net or http://www.mamedev.com. The MAME software is copyrighted by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team from 1997 to 2010, with all rights reserved. The license permits redistribution and use of this code or any derivative works under specific conditions, including not selling redistributions, not using them in commercial products, including complete source code for modified versions, and maintaining the copyright notice and disclaimer in all distributions. The software is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and the copyright holders are not liable for any damages resulting from its use.
What's New in the Latest Version 1.5.3
Last updated on Jul 9, 2015, MAME4droid version 1.5.3 includes some fixes. Previous updates include:
- V1.5.2: Added a new battery save option (hacks), fixed some dialog issues, and improved support for Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS).
- V1.5.1: Improved dpad/coin button responsiveness in portrait mode, fixed issues with tilted games using GL video render.
- V1.5: Introduced a new customizable button layout control for landscape mode, added tilt sensor functionality for left/right movements.
- V1.4: Added local multiplayer support using an external IME app as a Wiimote Controller or equivalent, included an option to change the default rom path.
