Author Topic: Which FrontEnd do you use? (Read 18466 times)

lingpanda · « **Reply #40 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:33:20 pm »

Quote from: Texasmame on October 02, 2006, 06:11:05 pm

Quote from: lingpanda on October 02, 2006, 04:33:22 pm
Quote from: Texasmame on October 02, 2006, 01:27:36 pm
MAME32 for Girlcab. Just wanted something easy for the primary users and MAME32 is pretty straight-forward.

I'll be using a different front end for MY cab, tho. One that can run MAME plus 2600, 5200, NES, Coleco, etc. emulators. Haven't researched enough yet to decide. . .

Looks like a job for GameEx. With it's new install wizard. Setting up a FE has never been so simple.

Looks promising. When I get back to my DSL hookup, I'll download the vid. Looks are a bit vanilla, I suppose, but if it works, it's okay by me.

There are many custom layouts to choose from. Either dl a new theme or create your own with its Theme Editor. I agree the default layout is a bit bland.

Havok · « **Reply #41 on:** October 06, 2006, 05:01:02 pm »

Bump to keep to poll alive - let's get some more votes!

FLAPS · « **Reply #42 on:** October 06, 2006, 09:48:59 pm »

Using Mamewah at the moment because it was easy to set up and make simple but decent looking backgrounds for. Although I did originally plan to use AdvanceMenu but it gave me a few issues when trying to run more then one emulator off it for some reason

I also did look at Mala and was impressed with it but given the computer I'm using in the cab I don't think it would have ran too well.

MYX · « **Reply #43 on:** October 06, 2006, 11:43:54 pm »

Quote from: Havok on October 02, 2006, 03:02:09 pm

Quote from: Texasmame on October 02, 2006, 01:27:36 pm
MAME32 for Girlcab. Just wanted something easy for the primary users and MAME32 is pretty straight-forward.

I'll be using a different front end for MY cab, tho. One that can run MAME plus 2600, 5200, NES, Coleco, etc. emulators. Haven't researched enough yet to decide. . .

I would suggest Atomic for your cab - with all the plug and play modules you've got the emulators already setup to work...

Unless you are using a 49 way.

EDIT Dec 28th 2006-
Atomic Rocks if you are using 49 ways, LED Wiz, and an AVGA. Plus if you are using an LEDWiz, you do not have to buy a special chip to use it, it works right out of the bubble wrap. If you have access to some graphics software, you can make the killer FE interface. If you have video editing or animation software, it just gets sicker. It can be as easy of as difficult as you decide to make it. You can dip your toe in and test the water, then when you are feeling a little more brave you can do a more feature rich set up.

BTW, was using MAMEWah and PowerMAME32 prior to AFE. PM32 was fine on a computer monitor, but is hell on the eyes at 640 x 480 on an arcade monitor. MAMEWah was great I just wanted the ability for 49 ways and LEDWiz without having to have an engineering degree to get there.

loadman · « **Reply #44 on:** October 08, 2006, 12:51:44 am »

Quote from: Havok on October 06, 2006, 05:01:02 pm

Bump to keep to poll alive - let's get some more votes!

I think it confirms what I thought to be the current popular 4 FE's for Cabs being installed/tinkered with at the moment.

What else were you wanting it to reflect out of interest?

Quote

Plus if you are using an LEDWiz, you do not have to buy a special chip to use it, it works right out of the bubble wrap.

You don't with MALA either..

RedMistPete · « **Reply #45 on:** December 28, 2006, 05:44:49 am »

I tried many of the listed Frontends before settling for AtomicFE. This Frontend allows for any emulator to be run either by plugin (which sets everything up automatically for you) or by command line (so you can tweak it exactly how you want). Many of teh other frontends (inc. GameEx and MameWah) had problems executing the command lines properly. With AtomicFE you can also run all the games from one big sorted list (even from different emulators or PC games etc.), which I prefer as opposed to having to preselect an emulator first. The list can be alphabetical or in any order you like and it has a favourites option as well! It's free (unlike GameEX), doesn't require you to install other software (like GameEx's - Net.Framework!) and has a great support forum to answer all your emulating whims! 10/10 I.M.H.O.

headkaze · « **Reply #46 on:** December 28, 2006, 06:35:23 am »

This thread is 2 months old. Why do people feel the need to search out old threads and reply to them?

RedMistPete · « **Reply #47 on:** December 28, 2006, 07:07:37 am »

Because this thread contains information which is still relevant for people who are deciding which frontend to use

That's what a thread is for - so you can go back and read peoples advice.

Teknique · « **Reply #48 on:** December 28, 2006, 07:25:10 am »

AtomicFe

Native support for and autoswitching of 49-way joysticks.
Very easy to configure as well as customize
Phenomenal support by developer

headkaze · « **Reply #49 on:** December 28, 2006, 07:49:56 am »

Quote from: RedMistPete on December 28, 2006, 07:07:37 am

Because this thread contains information which is still relevant for people who are deciding which frontend to use That's what a thread is for - so you can go back and read peoples advice.

The problem is a poll like this will never give an accurate representation of a front-end's popularity. Also every FE has it's own set of features that is best suited depending on your needs. Generally the wiki is the best summary of features, then testing them out yourself is a good way to see if it's for you. I'm not against the poll, I just think it's never going to be accurate.

Havok · « **Reply #50 on:** December 28, 2006, 09:19:23 am »

It's just for fun - don't be a hater, Headkaze.

Besides - here we've got a new user that actually searched for something on the site, rather than posting the same old question. Welcome to BYOAC RedMistPete, and welcome to the AtomicFE user community!

RedMistPete · « **Reply #51 on:** December 28, 2006, 09:29:10 am »

Thanks

headkaze · « **Reply #52 on:** December 28, 2006, 10:08:53 am »

Quote from: Havok on December 28, 2006, 09:19:23 am

It's just for fun - don't be a hater, Headkaze.

I don't hate anyone!

Not even when you try to troll me!

Havok · « **Reply #53 on:** December 28, 2006, 10:16:39 am »

Quote from: headkaze on December 28, 2006, 10:08:53 am

Quote from: Havok on December 28, 2006, 09:19:23 am
It's just for fun - don't be a hater, Headkaze.

I don't hate anyone!

Not even when you try to troll me!

Hope you had a Merry Christmas old man...

headkaze · « **Reply #54 on:** December 28, 2006, 10:24:58 am »

Quote from: Havok on December 28, 2006, 10:16:39 am

Hope you had a Merry Christmas old man...

Hope you had a Merry Christmas too, wipper snapper!

Kaytrim · « **Reply #55 on:** December 28, 2006, 11:15:50 am »

Quote from: headkaze on December 28, 2006, 07:49:56 am

Generally the wiki is the best summary of features, then testing them out yourself is a good way to see if it's for you.

As long as the programmer keeps up the wiki page(s) for any new/dropped features.

Quote from: headkaze on December 28, 2006, 07:49:56 am

The problem is a poll like this will never give an accurate representation of a front-end's popularity.

Though the poll may not be accurate on the numbers it will give you a good feel for the popular FEs. I also feel that the pool here is a good representation of the usage in this active community. The popular ones listed above are the ones that should be tried first. Another thing to look for is the update history, when was the last update and how often are updates available. What type of update occurred is also important, bug fix vs feature update.

My personal preference is GameEx mainly because of the way it interfaces with windows XP and the fact that my cab is used for more than just emulation games. It also doubles as a backup computer for the kids to do their homework. The update history is active with both bug fixes and feature updates. If my cab was solely for emulation then I might choose one of the other popular front ends and maybe even use a different OS.

Organic Jerk · « **Reply #56 on:** December 28, 2006, 03:07:20 pm »

Mala-Mala-MoMala-BananaFana-FoFala...

So far it's been a dream, aside from a few things here and there which I'm left to understand would be problems with whatever FE I'm using...

I'm also keeping my eyes on Maximus Arcade...

Maximus Arcade-Maximus Arcade-MoMaximus Arcade- BananaFanaFoFaximus Arcade....

Doesn't quite work....

FrizzleFried · « **Reply #57 on:** December 28, 2006, 04:21:37 pm »

Oh yeah...people ---smurfette--- when people DON'T search for something... and people ---smurfette--- when people DO search for something (and respond to it).

Damned if ya do damned if ya don't.

Classic.

BTW: Mamewah is the funk-a-listic-shiznit in my book.

headkaze · « **Reply #58 on:** December 28, 2006, 07:59:54 pm »

Now were talking! Mala and MameWah are about to take the lead

loadman · « **Reply #59 on:** December 28, 2006, 08:46:40 pm »

Quote from: headkaze on December 28, 2006, 07:59:54 pm

Now were talking! Mala and MameWah are about to take the lead

And the winner is.... The end user!

Hey I think the question should be 'What FE do you use on your 'CAB'

.. Mame32 is great to use on your PC but it's bit lame on your Cab for various reasons

Havok · « **Reply #60 on:** December 29, 2006, 12:13:24 am »

Quote from: loadman on December 28, 2006, 08:46:40 pm

Hey I think the question should be 'What FE do you use on your 'CAB'

Hehe, but if we did that, GameEx would lose at least half of its votes!

headkaze · « **Reply #61 on:** December 29, 2006, 01:33:28 am »

MYX · « **Reply #62 on:** December 29, 2006, 08:23:24 am »

Updated my original comments.

loadman · « **Reply #63 on:** February 23, 2007, 04:03:43 pm »

We should have a Poll on 'What is you fav FE Poll'

It had to be done...

Have a nice day everyone and enjoy the FE that works for you in you Cab

We are all very lucky as most of them Kick Butt!

langdoguk · « **Reply #64 on:** February 23, 2007, 04:17:27 pm »

Atomic FE for me , plug and play , I can't work anything else , suits me great

lots of help when needed


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Author Topic: Which FrontEnd do you use? (Read 18466 times)