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A frontend is a menu system that allows players to select from a list of games.  Once a game is selected from the list, the game is launched using an appropriate emulator.  Here is a list of the varioius emulators and a brief description.  If needed, further information will be found on the individual page for that emulator.
 
A frontend is a menu system that allows players to select from a list of games.  Once a game is selected from the list, the game is launched using an appropriate emulator.  Here is a list of the varioius emulators and a brief description.  If needed, further information will be found on the individual page for that emulator.
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*'''AM''' - Arcade monitor
AM - Arcade monitor
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*'''MR''' - Multiple Resolutions
MR - Multiple Resolutions
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*'''LCD''' - LCD screen
LCD - LCD screen
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*'''CAB''' - Mouse and keyboard-free operation (for cabinets)
CAB - Mouse and keyboard-free operation (for cabinets)
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*'''DEV''' - Under active development
DEV - Under active development
 

Revision as of 09:13, 21 March 2006

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A frontend is a menu system that allows players to select from a list of games. Once a game is selected from the list, the game is launched using an appropriate emulator. Here is a list of the varioius emulators and a brief description. If needed, further information will be found on the individual page for that emulator.

Many frontends make use of a collection of screenshots, photo's of cabinet and scans of flyers. These additional files can add extra information on the history or appearance of the original arcade cabinet or console game.

Frontend Software

Below is the frontend software comparison table. Click on the software's name for detailed information about that software. Please be aware that this may be incomplete! The individual pages will have the software's homepage for you to verify any information or questions you may have!

Note: the table is currently filled with placeholders (placeholders are shown in italics).

Software OS Type1 Skinnable2 Monitor Orientation Emulators3 Other Features4
AdvanceMenu OS windows icon.gifOS linux icon.gifOS DOS icon.gif Open Source Skinnable Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
ArcadeFE OS windows icon.gif Freeware No Monitor horizontal icon.gif Emulators Other Features
ArcadeFX OS windows icon.gif Freeware Basic Monitor horizontal icon.gif MAME only Other Features
ArcadeOS OS windows icon.gifOS linux icon.gifOS DOS icon.gif Open Source Basic Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
ArcadEpic OS windows icon.gif Freeware Full Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
AtomicFE OS windows icon.gif Freeware Full Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
Dragon King OS windows icon.gif Freeware Full Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
Emulaxian/3D Arcade OS windows icon.gif Freeware Full Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
Emuloader OS windows icon.gif Freeware No Monitor horizontal icon.gif MAME, Daphne, Zinc, AGEMAME, PinMAME Other Features
GameLauncher OS windows icon.gifOS linux icon.gifOS DOS icon.gif Open Source Skinnable Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
GameEx OS windows icon.gif Nagware ($19) Skinnable Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
Kymaera OS windows icon.gifOS linux icon.gifOS DOS icon.gif Open Source Skinnable Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
MaLa OS windows icon.gif Freeware Skinnable Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
MAME32 OS windows icon.gif Freeware Skinnable Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features
Mamewah OS windows icon.gif Freeware Full Monitor horizontal icon.gif Emulators Other Features
Wah!Cade OS linux icon.gif Open Source Skinnable Monitor horizontal icon.gifMonitor vertical icon.gif Emulators Other Features

1) Type:

  • Open Source: is fully functional software with source code included.
  • Freeware: is fully functional without payment and without nag screens and ads.
  • Nagware: fully functional with reminders to donate or with advertisements.
  • Shareware: has limited functionality until payment is made.
  • Commercial: software is fully functional for a limited time, after which payment must be made.

2) Skinnable:

  • Basic: change only the background, and maybe text size and/or color
  • Advanced: change all artwork. The interface elements are locked in place, although buttons may be able to be resized
  • Full: change all artwork, all interface elements can been changed (resize, moveable and resoulution).

3) Emulators:

  • If CMD is shown, this frontend can run all commandline based emulators.
  • If PC is shown, it can run PC games as well (using bat and/or shortcuts files).

4) Other Features:

  • AM - Arcade monitor
  • MR - Multiple Resolutions
  • LCD - LCD screen
  • CAB - Mouse and keyboard-free operation (for cabinets)
  • DEV - Under active development