MAME emulators are unique because they require ROM files that exactly match the version of the emulator being used.
| Limitation | Impact | |------------|--------| | No CHD support | Can't run Hard Drivin', Killer Instinct, Dance Dance Revolution | | Incomplete sound emulation (ADPCM, FM timing) | Games like Galaga have off-pitch samples | | No save states in many drivers | No suspend/resume | | Broken protection emulation | Certain Capcom CPS-1 and Sega System 16 games crash | | Limited analog input | Light guns, dials, and trackballs exhibit jitter | MAME 2000 Reference Set - MAME 0.37b5 ROMs and ...
: The official list for this set contains approximately 2,240 games , including various bootlegs and hacks. MAME emulators are unique because they require ROM
: The MAME 2000 emulator core strictly requires MAME 0.37b5 ROMsets . Using ROMs from newer versions, like 0.78 (MAME 2003) or 0.139 (MAME 2010), will typically result in games failing to load. Using ROMs from newer versions, like 0