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Description:
Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.289@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @mamedev_org  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: emulation gaming preservation arcade retro
Install: brew install mame
About:
MAME is a multi-purpose emulation framework that accurately emulates vintage arcade hardware and systems. Its primary value is preserving gaming history by providing a software-based method to run obsolete hardware. The project also supports numerous home computer and console systems.
Key Features:
  • High-accuracy emulation of vintage arcade hardware
  • Support for hundreds of systems and thousands of games
  • Extensive documentation and active preservation community
  • Cross-platform support including macOS and Linux
Use Cases:
  • Preserving and playing legacy arcade games
  • Game development research and historical analysis
  • Running obsolete home computer software
Alternatives:
  • RetroArch – Frontend for libretro emulators; easier UI but less focused on raw hardware accuracy
  • FinalBurn Neo – Optimized for fighting and arcade games; generally faster but supports fewer systems
Version History
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Aug 1, 2026 2:02pm 0.289 0 VERSION_BUMP 5261ee88
May 29, 2026 12:51am 0.288 0 VERSION_BUMP d3b0220d
Mar 31, 2026 3:54pm 0.287 0 VERSION_BUMP c49ce00d
Feb 28, 2026 2:37pm 0.286 0 VERSION_BUMP 45c51842
Jan 30, 2026 4:50am 0.285 0 VERSION_BUMP 4c2a323d
Jan 1, 2026 10:40pm 0.284 0 VERSION_BUMP fcf48e80
Sep 26, 2025 8:50pm 0.281 0 VERSION_BUMP 51bf1eb8
Sep 16, 2025 4:43am 0.280 0 VERSION_BUMP 1276b840
Jan 1, 2025 5:59pm 0.273 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e28105c
Dec 31, 2024 4:10pm 0.273 0 VERSION_BUMP 4529a754
Oct 12, 2024 12:27am 0.270 0 VERSION_BUMP 7fc58eab
Aug 30, 2024 2:39am 0.269 0 VERSION_BUMP a5c72f3a
Aug 1, 2024 12:07pm 0.268 0 VERSION_BUMP 6b1800d5
Jul 31, 2024 5:13pm 0.268 0 VERSION_BUMP 8d29d68d
Jul 6, 2024 9:32pm 0.267 0 VERSION_BUMP 664f0767
Feb 1, 2024 6:04pm 0.262 0 VERSION_BUMP 43486df1
Oct 24, 2023 2:08pm 0.260 0 VERSION_BUMP 11891df4
Sep 29, 2023 8:09pm 0.258 0 VERSION_BUMP 8707ff4e
Aug 30, 2023 7:40am 0.258 0 VERSION_BUMP 310ef0a1
Apr 27, 2023 8:29pm 0.254 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c2ab0c0
Mar 18, 2023 3:36am 0.252 0 VERSION_BUMP a125ef65
Feb 22, 2023 6:12pm 0.252 0 VERSION_BUMP d77b0565
Feb 22, 2023 5:21pm 0.252 0 VERSION_BUMP dbd21a04
Feb 22, 2023 5:21pm 0.252 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d8c3315
Dec 31, 2022 9:47pm 0.251 0 VERSION_BUMP b51ea621
Dec 31, 2022 9:47pm 0.251 0 VERSION_BUMP 7420f937
Dec 31, 2022 5:30am 0.250 0 VERSION_BUMP c8fd29a1
Dec 31, 2022 5:30am 0.250 0 VERSION_BUMP ca246fe5
Dec 30, 2022 1:45am 0.250 0 VERSION_BUMP 079b821e
Dec 30, 2022 1:45am 0.250 0 VERSION_BUMP 83f1a617
Nov 20, 2022 7:19am 0.248 0 VERSION_BUMP a63e5c7f
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