Supports over 40,000 ROMs and a broad range of arcade systems
Ultra-low-latency input with full Bluetooth/USB controller support
HDR rendering, vector CRT simulation, and shader/CRT filter options
External storage ROM path optimizes internal storage
ROMs must be sourced externally (no ROMs included)
Independent, community-driven project (not officially affiliated with MAMEDev)
May require high-end devices for the most demanding 3D titles
About MAME4droid Current (0.289)
MAME4droid Current (0.289) is an action app developed by Seleuco.
Download Statistics
MAME4droid Current (0.289) has been downloaded 750 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 20 thousand times.
User Ratings
MAME4droid Current (0.289) is rated 4.28 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.8 thousand ratings.
App Information
MAME4droid Current (0.289) is FREE to download. The last update was on December 20, 2023.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play December 2023.
Description
MAME4droid (Current) is a powerful Android port of the latest MAME emulator (by MAMEDev and contributors), developed by David Valdeita (Seleuco). It supports over 40,000 different ROMs and emulates classic arcade systems along with home computers like ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and MSX.
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
NO ROMS INCLUDED: MAME4droid is strictly an EMULATOR and DOES NOT INCLUDE ROMS or copyrighted material.
Not Affiliated with MAMEDev: This project is independent of the official MAME team.
Support: Due to the massive library of titles, support for specific individual games cannot be provided.
✨ NEW & NOTABLE FEATURES
Native NetPlay (Rollback & Lockstep): Play together over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Built-in Rollback sync provides near-zero input lag for fast action games, while Lockstep covers everything else.
Direct IPv6 Connections: Bypass CGNAT on mobile networks (4G/5G) for seamless peer-to-peer multiplayer without complex router configuration. Just tap 'Share' to send a connection invite via any messenger app.
ADPF & Frame Pacing: Integrates the Android Dynamic Performance Framework to manage device thermals dynamically, paired with accurate frame pacing for a smooth experience.
SAF Persistent Cache: A new concurrent cache drastically improves boot times when reading large ROM sets via Android's Scoped Storage.
🚀 PERFORMANCE & HARDWARE While MAME is known for being demanding, this version includes modern optimizations:
arm64 DRC (Dynamic Recompiler): Features a dedicated 64-bit ARMv8 recompiler, providing a massive performance boost for complex 90s systems (like CPS-3).
Requirements: A high-end Android device is still recommended for the most demanding 3D arcade games to achieve full speed.
🎨 VISUALS & GRAPHICS
GLES 3.2 Overhaul & Vector Simulation: Complete rewrite of the vector engine leveraging modern GLES 3.2 paths. It physically simulates electron beams, optical bloom, and phosphor persistence for an incredibly authentic arcade neon glow.
True HDR Display Support: Unlocks peak panel brightness on compatible devices. Includes a dedicated FP16 HDR rendering path for vectors and SDR-to-HDR highlight expansion for classic raster games.
Shaders & Filters: Advanced shader support (enable via Options > Settings > Shaders) and overlay filters like scanlines and CRT effects.
🎮 INPUT & CONTROLS
Completely rebuilt input system for ultra-low latency and higher reliability.
Plug-and-play support for Bluetooth/USB gamepads (with true right analog joystick support and UI mapping), touch lightgun, and mouse.
🛠️ RECOMMENDED SETUP (EXTERNAL STORAGE) For the best experience, store your ROMs on external storage using Android's Scoped Storage.
First-Time Installation Guide:
Prepare storage: Create a folder named MAME4droid on your SD card or internal memory.
Launch: Open the app for the first time.
Path Selection: When asked "Where do you have stored or want to store your roms files?", select EXTERNAL STORAGE.
Grant Permission: The Android file picker will open. Navigate to your folder, tap "Use this folder", and tap Allow.
Romset: Ensure you are using the 0.288 romset for compatibility. (Note: Change the path later in Options > Settings > General > Change ROMs path)
📜 MAME LICENSE Copyright (C) 1997-2026 MAMEDev and contributors. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation. Distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY.
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Comments on MAME4droid Current (0.289) for Android
★★★★★Muhammad Ali· Aug 6, 2026
Best Mame bec you can play arcade games on your mobile phone 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
★★★★★Alex T.· Sep 9, 2025
Sweet! Already an update and I just installed this on my Pixel 7 Pro! I can't wait to try it actually hehe. I'm trying to play Final Burn Alpha ROMs and no one is developing just a FBA Emulator anymore. I'm a child of the 80s arcades! I wish I could just choose what folder I have my ROMs in instead of trying to navigate to some weird folder directory!
★★★★★Alex Herrera· Feb 12, 2026
I really like this emulator. I'm having a great time being able to play my favorite arcade games, especially that of the fighting variety. I do have a question, though. Are there any plans to put RetroAchievements into this emulator? If not, if the opportunity was given to you, would you do it? I feel like this is a much better emulator than having to constantly use RetroArch, especially for beginners who emulate on mobile devices.
★☆☆☆☆Joshua Chia· Jan 19, 2026
Does not work. I have 2 Game&Watch games (e.g. gnw_octopus) with roms and artwork .zip files that work on MAME desktop (0.264). I put the .zip files in a mame folder on external storage and configure the app to use that folder but no game was listed. The app thinks that Octopus is unavailable.
★★☆☆☆Savai'i Mantha· Oct 27, 2025
I have a few Emulators (3 consoles) on my phone, no problem creating a folder for my roms and telling the Emulator app where to look. This app asks me for some wild path I can't create. I think I gotta connect my phone to a pc. ended up deleting it and sticking to my consoles
★☆☆☆☆Atif Baig· Sep 7, 2025
I use the other app solely for the net play and this kept plugging in, so I installed it, and it had no net play :(, one way to implement replay would be to have the game run on host and stream the video over to the client and send the input to the host, kind of clunky but with a hotspot 5ghz you can get this down to 5-20ms latency.
★★☆☆☆FillerBunny NinjaShark· Sep 24, 2025
Two issue I have. One I can't stop the menu from popping up when I touch the screen even though every option for it is disabled. Cannot play light gun games with the touch feature because the menu just high jacks everything. The second is there's a zero way to set up the second analog stick for games that need it. It sets it as just buttons instead of another analog. This needs to be fixed.
★☆☆☆☆anderson gordillo· Jan 1, 2026
Can't access to rom folder for paste rom
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