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Title: Noob asks for launcher recommendations...
Post by: BillytheGoat on August 02, 2018, 07:07:44 pm
I've checked out the faq here and watched a few youtube vids, but some of the info is outdated and too often the vids I watch are more about how to install rather than just showing how the launcher performs.  At least that's my excuse for asking for more of a spoon feed.

So, I'm looking to build a cabinet later this year based primarily around a couple dozen games with MAME being the main or perhaps only emulator.  I haven't done enough research/experimentation to know if MAME works well enough for old SNES titles (not counting playchoice) or if I'll have to use a separate emulator.  That said, I'm looking for a launcher that's very clean and simple.  Frills (like videos) are fine so long as the load times aren't long and it isn't too "busy", so to speak.  I don't mind paying for software if it's good enough, but i'm not too proud for freeware.  When I do eventually build my cabinet, it will probably not be something I update very often or ever.

Given my criteria, please offer me your top 3 or top 5 suggestions for launchers and I'll check them out.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Noob asks for launcher recommendations...
Post by: Titchgamer on August 02, 2018, 07:55:08 pm
Dont fall into the Maximus trap.

Look at Hyperspin or launch box or one of the other well supported ones.

Lots of setup videos on you tube.
Title: Re: Noob asks for launcher recommendations...
Post by: 05SRT4 on August 03, 2018, 01:05:35 am
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,84933.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,84933.0.html)