Description:
Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.287@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@mamedev_org |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Other
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Tags:
emulation
gaming
preservation
arcade
retro
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Install:
brew install mame
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Preserving and playing legacy arcade games
- Game development research and historical analysis
- Running obsolete home computer software
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Alternatives:
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RetroArch
– Frontend for libretro emulators; easier UI but less focused on raw hardware accuracy
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FinalBurn Neo
– Optimized for fighting and arcade games; generally faster but supports fewer systems
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| Mar 31, 2026 3:54pm |
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| Feb 28, 2026 2:37pm |
0.286 |
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| Jan 30, 2026 4:50am |
0.285 |
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| Jan 1, 2026 10:40pm |
0.284 |
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| Sep 26, 2025 8:50pm |
0.281 |
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| Sep 16, 2025 4:43am |
0.280 |
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| Jan 1, 2025 5:59pm |
0.273 |
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| Dec 31, 2024 4:10pm |
0.273 |
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| Oct 12, 2024 12:27am |
0.270 |
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7fc58eab |
| Aug 30, 2024 2:39am |
0.269 |
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| Aug 1, 2024 12:07pm |
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| Jul 31, 2024 5:13pm |
0.268 |
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| Jul 6, 2024 9:32pm |
0.267 |
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| Feb 1, 2024 6:04pm |
0.262 |
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| Oct 24, 2023 2:08pm |
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| Sep 29, 2023 8:09pm |
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| Aug 30, 2023 7:40am |
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