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Author Topic: Opinion on best Windows front end to use with ArcadeVGA  (Read 1530 times)

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MannyTC

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Opinion on best Windows front end to use with ArcadeVGA
« on: February 26, 2003, 11:07:49 pm »
What are your experiences with Windows front-ends for MAME when using arcade monitors with an ArcadeVGA? Which ones are you using and at what resolutions?

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Re:Opinion on best Windows front end to use with ArcadeVGA
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2003, 05:20:31 am »
Well I have only use 1 FE so far, guess what, MAMEWAH!

It only runs at 640x480 so you don't have much choice there...it looks OK, text flickers slightly as do some screenshots (lots of 1 pixel lines).  I have not yet tried increasing the font size / different fonts but I suspect this could eliminate a lot of flicker.

My WIP version allows me to change resolution, so I changed to 640x288 and yes, it looks perfect!  Of course it means less screen area to display stuff (and it looks a bit stretched) but works very well.

I've noticed since using the ArcadeVGA, that when quitting a game, the wallpaper/taskbar sometimes flicks up briefly.  I'll try and find away to fix this.

Anyone else tried their FE's yet??

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Re:Opinion on best Windows front end to use with ArcadeVGA
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2003, 11:13:41 am »
I have recieved several emails that EmuTron http://216.194.68.209/~admin17/

works well with Andy's new card. I would love to hear some feedback from others who have tried it out.

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