MAME v0.66

posted in Emulator Release by narvick on Mar 10th, 2003

MAME, a superb multiple arcade emulator, has been updated to v0.66 codenamed "FR-34". As with all MAME releases, this one has many things new. The DOS versions weren't available for download, but the Windows versions were, so we'll let you know when the DOS versions are available. Here's what's new:
    These Drivers Have Improved SOUND:
  • Fixed sampled in Pachinko Sexy Reaction
  • Major Improvements to the Namco NA sound emulation
  • Sound in IQ Block
  • Fixed drums in Exterminator


    • Other Drivers Changes:
  • Misc improvements to the Namco NA driver
  • Several improvements to games additions to the Nintendo VS and Playchoice drivers
  • Several fixes to Super Real Darwin


    • Changes to the Main Program:
  • New option -high_priority to increase the thread priority so MAME runs better while other programs are running. It is off by default because enabling it might make MAME use too much CPU time
  • Major update to the discrete sound system. This includes adjustable parameters controls in the UI. Fixes to existing games, and new sound support in canyon, polaris, sprint and ultratnk.
  • Fixed some bugs in the I86/NEC CPU emulation. This includes raster effect problems in Geostorm and the 99 credits bug in Lethal Thunder.


    • Source:
  • Now compiled with GCC 3.2.2. Removed the patch that was needed to work around a GCC 3.2 bug.
  • First version of YMF262 emulator.


    • New Games Supported:
  • Fantasy '95
  • Hana no Mai
  • Mahjong Friday
  • Mahjong Dial Q2
  • Don Den Mahjong
  • Watashiha Suzumechan
  • Mahjong Studio 101
  • Mahjong Derringer
  • Hana Yayoi
  • Untouchable
  • Rong Rong
  • Don Den Lover Vol. 1
  • Quiz Channel
  • Mad Donna
  • Dorodon
  • Ben Bero Beh
  • Halley's Comet
  • Triv Quiz
  • Gigas
  • Gigas Mark II
  • Mad Shark
  • Ultra Toukon Densetsu


    • New Clones Supported:
  • Gratia (Set 1)
  • Mysterious Stones (Set 1)
  • Cosmic Cop (= Gallop)
For additional credit information, consult the readme.

Meanwhile, download it from the Multiple Arcade Emulators page.