mame ☆
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Description:
Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.285@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
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
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
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