MAME4droid (0.37b5)
by Seleuco Apr 21,2025
MAME4droid, developed by David Valdeita (Seleuco), is a highly acclaimed Android port of the MAME 0.37b5 emulator originally created by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME Team. This app is an adaptation of iMAME4all, which was designed for jailbroken iPhones and iPads, and it draws its roots from the GP2X
Application Description MAME4droid, developed by David Valdeita (Seleuco), is a highly acclaimed Android port of the MAME 0.37b5 emulator originally created by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME Team. This app is an adaptation of iMAME4all, which was designed for jailbroken iPhones and iPads, and it draws its roots from the GP2X, WIZ MAME4ALL 2.5 by Franxis.
This emulator offers the capability to run over 2000 different arcade game romsets that were supported by the original MAME 0.37b5, alongside some additional games from later MAME versions. It's important for users to understand that, given the vast number of games, performance can vary. Some games may run smoothly, while others might not be compatible with MAME4droid at all. For this reason, requests for specific game support via email are discouraged.
For users with older devices, achieving optimal performance may be challenging. To enhance gameplay, consider lowering sound quality or turning it off, using an 8-bit depth setting, underclocking the CPU and sound CPUs, and disabling animations and smooth scaling for stick and buttons.
To get started with MAME4droid, users should place their MAME-compatible zipped roms in the /sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/roms folder after installation. The app is specifically tailored to work with romsets from MAME 0.37b5 and GP2X, WIZ 0.37b11. For converting romsets from other MAME versions to the compatible ones, the included "clrmame.dat" file can be used with the ClrMAME Pro utility, which is accessible at this URL.
It's worth noting that MAME4droid does not support "save states" because it is built on a MAME version that lacks this feature. For the latest news, source code, and further information, visit the official webpage at this link.
The app is compatible with Android devices running version 2.1 and above, including native support for Android Honeycomb tablets. It offers 2D hardware acceleration for Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), autorotation, hardware key remapping, and customizable touch controls that can be toggled on or off. Users can also enjoy smooth images, various overlay filters like scanlines and CRT effects, and choose between digital or analog touch inputs. Additionally, MAME4droid supports animated touch sticks or DPADs, external controllers like iON's iCade and iCP, and Wiimote integration through the WiiController Market app. The app allows for 1 to 6 buttons to be displayed and offers options for adjusting video aspect ratios, scaling, rotation, CPU, and audio clock settings.
For more details on the MAME license, please visit www.mame.net and www.mamedev.com. The MAME license stipulates that the software can be redistributed and modified as long as it is not sold or used commercially, the source code for any modifications is included (except for major operating system components), and the copyright notice and disclaimer are reproduced with each distribution. The software is provided "as is," with no warranties, and the copyright holders are not liable for any damages arising from its use.
Last updated on Jul 9, 2015
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