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Cero21:
I tried maximus arcade and wasn't really happy with it.  Next up, gamex.

I also tried mala for like 5 min, the games list it generated was huge and hard to navigate...
loadman:

--- Quote from: Cero21 on January 12, 2008, 03:24:42 am ---I tried maximus arcade and wasn't really happy with it.  Next up, gamex.

I also tried mala for like 5 min, the games list it generated was huge and hard to navigate...

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That's why you use filters and game-list sorters

http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Mala_Creation
emerica:
It all de
--- Quote from: Cero21 on January 11, 2008, 08:20:58 pm ---Hi,

which frontend do you use and why? 
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I've been using gamex for awhile now and find its features are great even though I don't use most of them. I like how it easy it is to setup and forums over at the website are filled with answer to many of the questions that you might have.

Headkaze is right about the themes. There are many possibilities for themes and not all of them look like windows media center. I use the gamelauncher theme and it does not look like windows in anyway. Also on the gameex website is the instant sheller program which will help to remove the look of windows by changing the boot screen and booting straight into gameex.

On a side note...I also like mala. I found it easy to use and the skins look good too. As loadman says you need to set filters and the like for sorting games and such.

Choosing a frontend can be a difficult decision for anyone getting into this hobby and trying them out can be a headache at times. Good luck in your search.

DaOld Man:
When I began to put together my first arcade, I looked at many frontends that were available then (2 years ago).
I decided to go with Glaunch.
I like Game Launcher. (GLaunch)
I like the way it looks, and it's pretty easy to set up, once you get to know what it needs.
I like the way it is just a simple menu program and is very easy to use with the arcade controls.
I even wrote a program to use for it to build favorite lists. (Only works in Windows and with Mame.)
But GLaunch is not supported anymore by its author.
Since I am now building a rotating monitor for my first arcade, I am looking at Mala for it. But I might put together a rotating program to use with GLaunch. (Old habits die hard.)
Turnarcades:
Mamewah.
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