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==== Comparison ====
==== Comparison ====
; [https://sourceforge.net/projects/pfemame pfeMAME] : Python front end for MAME that can run in Linux and Windows. It also includes a pretty graphical Tile View designed for MAME cabinets which allows control using joystick/gamepad. pfeMAME was written by Gareth Finch and the development project started in 2014.
; [https://sourceforge.net/projects/pfemame pfeMAME] : Python front end for MAME that can run in Linux and Windows. It also includes a pretty graphical Tile View designed for MAME cabinets which allows control using joystick/gamepad. pfeMAME was written by Gareth Finch and the development project started in 2014.
; [http://qmc2.batcom-it.net QMC2] : QMC2 is a multi-platform MAME/MESS/UME frontend.
; [https://github.com/strippato/gnome-arcade gnome-arcade] : A minimal MAME frontend using GTK+ 3. On some Linux distros, you have gnome-video-arcade package: Simple MAME frontend. Available on Ubuntu 16.04+ on official repo.
; [https://github.com/strippato/gnome-arcade gnome-arcade] : A minimal MAME frontend using GTK+ 3. On some Linux distros, you have gnome-video-arcade package: Simple MAME frontend. Available on Ubuntu 16.04+ on official repo.
; [https://github.com/ksherlock/ample Ample] : A user-friendly open source front-end for using MAME. Started out as an Apple II-series emulator. Recently expanded to include Classic Mac, Tandy TRS-80 and Compatibles, Oric, Atari ST, and more. Requires macOS 10.11+.
; [http://babelsoft.net/products/negatron.htm Negatron] : An [https://github.com/xinyingho/Negatron intuitive and info-oriented front-end] for MAME; & a prettier derivative of ageing MAME32/MAMEUI. For computers and consoles, it needs builds of the [http://babelsoft.net/products/negamame.htm NegaMAME] derivative. For arcade games only, you can use Negatron with regular MAME instead.
; [http://babelsoft.net/products/negatron.htm Negatron] : An [https://github.com/xinyingho/Negatron intuitive and info-oriented front-end] for MAME; & a prettier derivative of ageing MAME32/MAMEUI. For computers and consoles, it needs builds of the [http://babelsoft.net/products/negamame.htm NegaMAME] derivative. For arcade games only, you can use Negatron with regular MAME instead.
; [http://qmc2.batcom-it.net QMC2] : QMC2 is a multi-platform MAME/MESS/UME frontend.
; [https://superiorcode.gitlab.io/mamefave/ MameFave] : A Windows-only frontend launched in March 2022<ref name="mamefave_reddit">Reddit thread: [https://www.reddit.com/r/MAME/comments/tpsvvl/new_windows_gui_for_mame MameFave GUI for MAME]</ref>. Creator intends for this to be a simple way to manage hundreds of ROMs.<ul><li>The favorites database can be filtered to help you find the game you want to play.</li><li>Works with many versions of MAME (32 and 64-bit).</li><li>Optional artwork download includes icons and marquees for all the classics!</li><li>Links to your favorite games can be made in just a few mouse clicks.</li><li>Games can be played directly from the ROM picker and search windows.</li></ul>
; [https://superiorcode.gitlab.io/mamefave/ MameFave] : A Windows-only frontend launched in March 2022<ref name="mamefave_reddit">Reddit thread: [https://www.reddit.com/r/MAME/comments/tpsvvl/new_windows_gui_for_mame MameFave GUI for MAME]</ref>. Creator intends for this to be a simple way to manage hundreds of ROMs.<ul><li>The favorites database can be filtered to help you find the game you want to play.</li><li>Works with many versions of MAME (32 and 64-bit).</li><li>Optional artwork download includes icons and marquees for all the classics!</li><li>Links to your favorite games can be made in just a few mouse clicks.</li><li>Games can be played directly from the ROM picker and search windows.</li></ul>
; [https://github.com/ksherlock/ample Ample] : A user-friendly open source front-end for using MAME. Started out as an Apple II-series emulator. Recently expanded to include Classic Mac, Tandy TRS-80 and Compatibles, Oric, Atari ST, and more. Requires macOS 10.11+.


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