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RIGDON · « **on:** July 24, 2010, 09:45:41 am »

How do i get MAME roms to work on my computer. I have know idea of what to do can someone help. Really would like to get Konami Track And Field as well as Hypersports among others. Cant afford a 2000 game. Looking forward to talking with everyone here.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2010, 11:48:37 am »

Are you asking where to get the ROMs? If so, that's not allowed.

RIGDON · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2010, 12:13:02 pm »

like i said i am new to this want to do it the right way. build my own game system. what are the steps involved.

Thenasty · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2010, 01:33:00 pm »

Welcome

Easy Steps:

1. A PC
2. Download MAME
3. Find/Get ROMS
4. Read DOCS on how to use/install MAME and don't forget the WIKI. Quick way to get a game running in mame is MAME ROMNAME (ENTER)
5. Get MAME running on 1 or 2 games. This is a test that everything is set.

If you're not a COMMAND PROMPT execcuting dude, you may need MAME (GUI)

Fun Begin Steps:
1. Hunt for a Empty Cabinet
2. Get the Hardware such as Encoders, Monitors controllers etc...
3. Read on Basic Wiring
4. Install all hardware in the cabinet

Bottom Line: You may think your done at this point but you're wrong. I have my cab for more than 6-7 years and I'm still not Done

I get to play now with my cab but it really never got finish.

Lastly:
Enjoy and learning will take some time and patience.

RIGDON · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2010, 01:58:39 pm »

thank you. i will post my progress as i go.

RIGDON · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2010, 02:00:36 pm »

i almost forgot to ask what kind of pc would be best to start off with. plan on building a huge mame arcade.

Thenasty · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2010, 02:23:14 pm »

A Core 2 Dou might even be an overkill for the two games you mentioned.

So, it all depends what you are going to run.

There are Games that even the TOP END PC might not/close to running that game.

Maybe by the time you start doing work on a Cabinet and finishin git, those games in MAME that runs slow might run better then.

I run/play mostly Classics. So my Core Dou is ok with those games and I'm using an old version of MAME.
As MAME gets Newer/Updated, sometimes the games that run good in an OLDER version might not SLOW in the Newer/Updated version.

MAME is a DOCUMENTATION PROJECT. Playing games on it is just a BONUS.
Just take your time learning what MAME is and reasons why GAMES RUN BEFORE and when NEWER is used, it RUN SLOW or not at all.

It's a never ending HOBBY/PROJECT.

Good Luck

RIGDON · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2010, 03:21:53 pm »

to be honest i am only after the following games. would like to put it into one game and nothing more. should have said this earlier sorry.

1.Konami Track And Field
2.Hyper Sports

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2010, 03:44:53 pm »

Everything Thenasty said still applies if you want to run them via MAME.

RIGDON · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2010, 12:08:20 pm »

thanx Thenasty. just going to read up on MAME and hopefully get things started asap. in order to save money do you recommend buying a used or new computer. i am looking to have a 24" monitor in it when time to build.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2010, 12:34:35 pm »

For those games, you can use a VERY old computer. You could probably get one free (or close to it) that can run those. Just make sure to use an older version of MAME.

RIGDON · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2010, 12:37:48 pm »

anything that i should be looking for when buying the pc. OS etc.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2010, 02:32:31 pm »

You can use DOS if you're only playing those two games.

RIGDON · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2010, 05:35:33 pm »

thanx Ginsu Victim. now how do i go about getting those two roms legally. Konami Track And Field and Hypersports.

Dazz · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:14:42 pm »

Quote from: RIGDON on July 25, 2010, 05:35:33 pm

thanx Ginsu Victim. now how do i go about getting those two roms legally. Konami Track And Field and Hypersports.

Buy the arcade boards.

RIGDON · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2010, 07:24:31 pm »

i just spent $285 for them off of quarterarcade.com. $200 for hypersports and $85 for Konami track and field.

8way · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2010, 09:12:48 pm »

Quote from: RIGDON on July 25, 2010, 07:24:31 pm

i just spent $285 for them off of quarterarcade.com. $200 for hypersports and $85 for Konami track and field.

Well then it looks like you don't need a PC or MAME anymore.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2010, 02:34:33 pm »

Quote from: 8way on July 25, 2010, 09:12:48 pm

Quote from: RIGDON on July 25, 2010, 07:24:31 pm
i just spent $285 for them off of quarterarcade.com. $200 for hypersports and $85 for Konami track and field.

Well then it looks like you don't need a PC or MAME anymore.

for sure. Just install the boards with some kind of switcher and you're all set.

Mikezilla · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2010, 01:29:54 pm »

Man. Anyone else think that those are expensive boards for such an old game? I was planning on sellling my Marvel v Capcom game, both A and B boards for 100 bucks. Thats a fair price right?

Malenko · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2010, 04:05:38 pm »

Quote from: Mikezilla on July 29, 2010, 01:29:54 pm

Man. Anyone else think that those are expensive boards for such an old game? I was planning on sellling my Marvel v Capcom game, both A and B boards for 100 bucks. Thats a fair price right?

a little high, I got mine for like 80 shipped

Malenko · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:30:56 pm »

forgot to mention, I dont think Track and Feild or Hypersports is JAMMA, but I think `88 games is

SlayerAlex · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:18:33 pm »

Quote from: Dazz on July 25, 2010, 06:14:42 pm

Quote from: RIGDON on July 25, 2010, 05:35:33 pm
thanx Ginsu Victim. now how do i go about getting those two roms legally. Konami Track And Field and Hypersports.
Buy the arcade boards.

but once you have the boards how do you get roms from them? is there a device or cord you can hook up to the arcade to a computer? or a website you can download them from by giving the board serial number as a password or something?


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