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| + | '''4)''' Other Features: | ||
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| + | A - Arcade monitor | ||
| + | B - Multiple Resolutions | ||
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| + | D - Mouse and keyboard-free operation (for cabinets) | ||
Revision as of 18:09, 20 March 2006
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 |   
|
Open Source | Skinnable |  
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| ArcadeFE |
|
Freeware | No |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| ArcadeFX |
|
Freeware | Basic |
|
MAME only | Other Features |
| ArcadeOS |
|
Open Source | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| ArcadEpic |
|
Freeware | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| AtomicFE |
|
Freeware | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| Dragon King |
|
Freeware | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| Emulaxian/3D Arcade |
|
Freeware | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| Emuloader |
|
Freeware | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| GameLauncher |
|
Open Source | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| GameEx |
|
Software | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| Kymaera |
|
Open Source | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| MaLa |
|
Freeware | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| MAME32 |
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Freeware | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| Mamewah |
|
Freeware | Full |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
| Wah!Cade |
|
Open Source | Skinnable |
|
Emulators | Other Features |
1) Type:
- Open Source: is fully functional software with source code included.
- Freeware: is fully functional without payment. A nag screen or ads are not considered a loss of functionality.
- 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/or add album art
- Partial: change the background and/or album art, 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:
4) Other Features: Key: A - Arcade monitor B - Multiple Resolutions C - LCD screen D - Mouse and keyboard-free operation (for cabinets)
