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TravisB91

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Hey guys i recently downloaded a game pack for mame but its labeled as a "Mame 0.156 Rom Pack" i can still use this with the latest version of mame, right? it has 9000+ Roms.

 

If i am correct in assuming this, which version of mame should i run? which is the most stable, and compatible with the newest version of Hyperspin?

 

I purchased a premade hyperspin drive a while back and i decided that i'd rather make my own build that is customized. Right now i have newest version of Hyperspin with Super Nintendo, NES, Sega Genesis, Gameboy, etc running. Im slowly trying to add the more difficult systems.

 

Thanks for the help,

                           Travis

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No, it cannot - not without using a program like CLRMAMEPRO to clean up and rename the ROMs. The latest and greatest version of MAME is .163.

 

 - J*

How to rebuild your MAME ROM set using CLRMAMEPRO - Walkthrough HERE!

Posted

Okay thanks for the reply. So where do you get the most complete up to date package of Roms for Mame? I heard that downloading the package from mamedev.com times out and doesn't give you the full pack. 

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the split set

 

make sure to also get

 

Mame Extras:  you only NEED the samples,  Most of the other files are optional (they don't work with Hyperspin).  given the size of the torrent I suggest you don't download them.

I usually just update the

samples

cheat.zip

hiscore.dat

history.dat

 

and 

 

Mame CHDs (the latest) Merge set. some games have roms and Hard drives 

you can pick and choose what games you want  ( most of the CHD games found in this set do not work and will only take up space in your HD)

 

if you want to play Killer Instinct (1 and 2)   you will need the CHDs

Posted

the split set

 

make sure to also get

 

Mame Extras:  you only NEED the samples,  Most of the other files are optional (they don't work with Hyperspin).  given the size of the torrent I suggest you don't download them.

I usually just update the

samples

cheat.zip

hiscore.dat

history.dat

 

and 

 

Mame CHDs (the latest) Merge set. some games have roms and Hard drives 

you can pick and choose what games you want  ( most of the CHD games found in this set do not work and will only take up space in your HD)

 

if you want to play Killer Instinct (1 and 2)   you will need the CHDs

Ok im downloading the split set now, do i get the Mame extras and CHDs set from Mamedev? or from Pleasuredome?

 

Is Killer Instinct the only game that needs them that is not included? i would like to have Gauntlet Dark Legacy and other disc based games to work.

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Just try the game; if it needs the chd it will tell you. Alternatively look in the chd torrent for a matching directoryname. If it exists, the game needs it. Last, but not least, you could check the MAME listxml output to see if the game has a chd.

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Just need some clarification

 

- Download the Rom Pack from Pleasure Mame .163 Roms (Doing this now)

 

- Download Mame .163

 

- Download newest Hyperspin

 

- Download CHD Mergeset - Where do i place this file?

 

Where do i get the mame extras 32assassin was talking about? - On Pleasuredome they only have .162 extras

Posted

Just need some clarification

 

- Download the Rom Pack from Pleasure Mame .163 Roms (Doing this now)

 

- Download Mame .163

 

- Download newest Hyperspin

 

- Download CHD Mergeset - Where do i place this file?

 

Where do i get the mame extras 32assassin was talking about? - On Pleasuredome they only have .162 extras

 

 

CHD goes into the same directory as the roms or in a separate directory if you prefer, but in that case you have to put both directories in your rompath setting.

MAME EXTRAs always run a bit behind on the rest; it takes time to create the missing screen/titleshots etc. once the new MAME is released.

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CHD goes into the same directory as the roms or in a separate directory if you prefer, but in that case you have to put both directories in your rompath setting.

MAME EXTRAs always run a bit behind on the rest; it takes time to create the missing screen/titleshots etc. once the new MAME is released.

 

Alright, so i should just use the newest version of MAME Extras? (Which is 0.162 Extras)

 

Thanks for everyone's responses and patience. I know i'm a noob but i want to be able to set up my own hyperspin drive and actually know how to use individual emulators and programs.

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As far as media goes do you guys still use FileZilla? i remember i got a membership and password when i went premium acouple years ago

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