GroovyMAME vs MAME: catalog facts
 GroovyMAME |  MAME |
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Free Free and open source. |
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0. No ROMs are included. |
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Windows, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Native resolution and refresh output for CRT displays
- Low-latency focus for arcade play
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- Covers thousands of arcade, console and computer systems in one program
- Accuracy is the stated priority, so behaviour matches the original hardware
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- Most useful with a CRT and suitable video output
- Configuration assumes familiarity with MAME and display timings
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- Accurate emulation of later hardware needs a genuinely fast machine
- ROM sets must match the exact version MAME expects, which frustrates newcomers
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-2.0 |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 24, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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