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Metric	Arcade Games Emulator	MAME4droid (0.37b5)
User count	485,682	6,902,620
Average rating	2.73	3.84
Rating count	1,018	36,834
Last updated	2019-10-30	2015-07-09
Size	Unknown	Unknown
Version	1.1.1	1.5.3

Short description	Experience over 8000 arcade classic games with Arcade Games Emulator powered by MAME 0.139. Customizable controls, netplay, and support for physical controllers.	Play over 2000 arcade ROMs on Android with MAME4droid, a port of MAME 0.37b5 emulator featuring hardware acceleration and touchscreen support.
Full summary	Arcade Games Emulator is a powerful Android emulator supporting over 8000 classic arcade games using the original MAME 0.139 core. Easily load zipped MAME 0.139 romsets into the designated folder and enjoy thousands of old-school arcade titles on your device. Key features include native support for Android 2.1+, Honeycomb tablets, smooth graphics with overlay filters, customizable on-screen controls, hardware key remapping, and compatibility with external USB/Bluetooth gamepads like iCade. The app offers options for video scaling, aspect ratio adjustment, and accurate sound emulation with sample support. Advanced controls also allow save/load states, coin insertion, and multiplayer netplay. This emulator is ideal for arcade enthusiasts seeking an authentic retro gaming experience on mobile devices.	MAME4droid is an Android port of the classic MAME 0.37b5 arcade emulator developed by David Valdeita. It supports over 2000 arcade ROM sets and offers native compatibility with Android devices version 2.1 and up, including Honeycomb tablets. The emulator features hardware-accelerated 2D graphics, touch controllers with customizable buttons and analog or digital modes, and supports external controllers like iCade and Wiimote. Users can adjust CPU and audio clocks for performance optimization and apply video filters such as CRT and overlays for an authentic arcade experience. While MAME4droid does not support save states due to its basis on the older MAME version, it provides flexible control mapping and smooth scaling options to enhance gameplay. ROMs must be placed in the designated folder and managed using ClrMAME Pro for compatibility. This open-source project preserves the classic arcade experience on modern Android devices with efficient emulation and multiple customization options.