ExtraMAME is a frontend for MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator). It[SQ]s a Windows program designed to make running and managing your MAME ROM collection much easier and more user-friendly than using MAME[SQ]s command-line interface alone.

Here[SQ]s what ExtraMAME does :

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Simplified ROM Management:

It provides a graphical interface to organize your ROMs, making it simpler to browse, add, and remove games. This avoids the need for manual command-line operations.

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Improved Game Launching:

Instead of typing commands, you simply select a game from a list and click to run it.

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Artwork and Metadata Integration:

ExtraMAME often integrates with databases to download game artwork (screenshots, flyers, cabinet images), descriptions, and other metadata, enhancing the visual appeal and providing more information about the games.

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Configuration:

It offers a simpler way to configure MAME settings like video resolution, input devices, and sound options, without needing to edit complicated text files.

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Game Filtering and Search:

ExtraMAME usually provides features to filter and search your ROM collection based on various criteria (system, genre, year, etc.).


In essence, ExtraMAME acts as a bridge, making the powerful MAME emulator more accessible to users who prefer a graphical interface and simplified management over the command line. It makes the process of playing classic arcade games significantly more convenient.