MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) releases new versions frequently—sometimes multiple times per month. Each version gets a version number. was released in December 2014 .
It serves as the backbone for Libretro's mame2014 core, widely used in RetroArch.
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The 0.159 reference set unlocks thousands of titles, but several standout categories make this specific set a must-have:
This is a blueprint file that lists every correct file name and checksum for the 2014 set. It serves as the backbone for Libretro's mame2014
Drop your .zip game files directly into this main folder.
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A complete, verified collection of ROMs and CHDs that match the MAME 0.159 software’s expectations.
This specific version, released on February 25, 2015 , is a significant milestone in the project's history. It serves as the foundation for the "MAME 2014" libretro core , which is used in popular front-ends like RetroArch, Batocera, and Lakka. This "2014" moniker can be a point of confusion, as the core was finalized around the end of 2014 and early 2015, making it compatible with the 0.159 ROM set.