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NEW! Maximus Arcade Frontend v2.10

Maximus Arcade is PC based software that allows for seamless interaction with multiple arcade and console emulators while keeping the Windows environment hidden. Although best suited for use in arcade cabinets, it can be configured for use in a kiosk or simply running on a computer with a keyboard, trackball, or gamepad.


It's easy to setup and it doesn't require any additional framework to function. The download contains both the emulator frontend and the theme editor. For more information on how Maximus Arcade works please view the documentation area. To view what has changed in this version view the history area. Registered users of version 2.09 please contact us through the contact page to receive your free upgrade registration code to version 2.10.

 

Download Maximus Arcade v2.10 (full version)

 

Download DIVX & XVID installer
Download the installer above for playback of XVID/DIVX video formats within Maximus Arcade. NOTE: Be sure to select "Compatibility Renderer" within the installed XVID Configure Decoder.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  • 1 GHz or Faster Processor Recommended
  • Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Operating Systems
  • Windows XP Recommended
  • Windows 98 Limited Functionality
  • 128MB RAM
  • 32-bit Color Recommended
  • DirectSound Capable Soundcard

 

LICENSING

Looking to license Maximus Arcade with your logo for distribution on arcade cabinets? Wanting to purchase licenses in larger quantities at a reduced rate? Send us an email and we will contact you to discuss a licensing agreement.

 

For $25 (USD) you will receive a personalized registration code to unlock the 30 day trial version of the frontend and the theme editor. Please purchase a registered version of Maximus Arcade and the Maximus Arcade Theme Editor as your purchase will ensure the continuation of this project and updates will continue to be free!

MAXIMUS ARCADE IN ACTION

Quick walk through of Matt Eschbach's MAME Arcade Machine, running the Maximus Arcade front end. Showing demos of both Donkey Kong and Dragon's Lair.


If you would like to share a video of your Maximus Arcade setup please contact us with your video location.

 
MAXIMUS ARCADE INTRO VIDEO

Our forum moderator DeLuSioNaL has graciously created a video intro for Maximus Arcade!

Download the zipped WMV video!

 
SUPPORTED SYSTEMS v2.10
  • Built-in Adobe Flash 8 Player
  • Built-in Screensaver
  • 3DO
  • Atari 2600
  • Atari 5200
  • Atari 7800
  • Atari 800/800XL
  • Atari Jaguar
  • Atari Lynx
  • Atari ST
  • Bandai Wonderswan Color
  • Batch Files
  • Capcom Play System 3 (CPS3)
  • Coleco ColecoVision
  • Commodore 64
  • Commodore 128
  • Commodore Amiga
  • Daphne
  • DOSBox
  • FinalBurn Alpha (FBA)
  • Future Pinball
  • GCE Vectrex
  • Kawaks
  • Magnavox Odyssey2
  • MAME
  • Mattel Intellivision
  • MSX
  • MSX2
  • Nebula
  • NEC PC Engine
  • NEC Turbo-Grafx-16
  • Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Nintendo Super NES
  • Nintendo 64
  • Nintendo Gameboy
  • Nintendo Gameboy Color
  • Nintendo Gameboy Advance
  • Raine
  • Sega Genesis
  • Sega 32X
  • Sega CD
  • Sega Game Gear
  • Sega Dreamcast
  • Sega Master System
  • Sega Model 2 emulator
  • Sega Saturn
  • Sinclair ZX Spectrum
  • SNK Neo-Geo
  • SNK Neo-Geo Pocket
  • SNK Neo-Geo Pocket Color
  • Sony Playstation One
  • Sony Playstation 2
  • Texas Instruments TI-99/4A
  • Ultra 64 (Killer Instinct 1 & 2)
  • Visual Pinball
  • Windows Media Player
  • ZINC
NEW! Maximus Arcade Theme Editor v2.10

Create your own or modify existing theme files. Incorporate your favorite TrueType font or MP3 sound. Adjust the rotation, skew and transparency of all interface assets. For those users with cocktail style arcades, all default theme support vertical layout orientation in all resolutions listed. Manage your assets for optimal viewing at different screen resolutions. The following resolutions are supported.

  • 640x288
  • 640x480
  • 800x600
  • 848x480 (EDTV Compatible)
  • 1024x768
  • 1088x612 (HDTV Compatible)
  • 1280x720 (HDTV Compatible)
  • 1280x1024
  • 1920x1080 (HDTV Compatible)

The download contains both the frontend and the theme editor.

 

Download Maximus Arcade v2.10 (full version)

FEATURES v2.10
  • Simple Interface Design
  • Once configured - simple enough for children to control
  • Filter out mature content from MAME game list
  • Screensaver attraction mode launches games within emulators!
  • Windows environment is hidden
  • Universal exit switch to quit all emulators and return to selection mode
  • Support for LEDWiz & LEDBlinky
  • Support for snaps.zip, titles.zip, and marquees.zip
  • Cursor replacement option
  • Mirrored interface display support
  • Pre-launch and post-launch an application before and after launching a game
  • Launch an application upon startup and/or exit of the frontend
  • Launch an application while within the frontend
  • MAME history database support with popup window
  • Incorporate into Windows Media Center
  • Multiple key assignments
  • Horizontal and vertical layout options for use on standard and cocktail style game play
  • Works at 32, 16 & 8-bit resolutions
  • Able to accept input from popular control panels (SlikStik, Ultimarc, etc..)
  • Trackball and mice support
  • Joystick/Gamepad support
  • Extended Keyboard support
  • Sensitivity controls for input devices
  • Automatically generate MAME game lists based on genre, dimension, type, year, manufacturer, players, control, chd, and favorites.ini
  • Create and modify multiple favorites list
  • Use Regular Expressions to edit favorites lists
  • Media caching and extended name filtering
  • Change the display order of all emulators
  • Ability to launch shortcuts and batch files
  • Automatically generate batch files within the preferences panel
  • OpenGL and Software driven transitions
  • Adjust the scrolling acceleration rate
  • Save multiple key configurations
  • Import MAME key configurations
  • Send multiple exit hook commands
  • Ability to close specific and/or all processes launched during emulator execution
  • WYSIWYG Theme Editor
  • Supports png, jpg, gif, bmp, flv (flash video), and swf (flash) with transparency
  • Resolutions including HDTV, EDTV, and common screen sizes
  • Theme images imported are optimized based on selected resolution
  • Command lines strings are automatically generated
  • Customizable command line strings for emulator setup or for each individual game launch
  • Advanced command line parameter variables available
  • Display screenshots, movies, and marquees within the interface
  • Screen capture ability during emulator execution
  • Jump to a game alphabetically or a page at a time
  • Uses ClrMAMEPro database files for Nebula, NeoGeo, Raine, WinKawaks, and ZINC emulators
  • Uses MAME generated XML file for reference to unplayable games in MAME
  • Can use MAME generated file 'favorites.ini' as a favorites list
  • Adjust priority level of frontend while it is running as a background task
  • Video support (avi, mpg, wmv, mng, flv - flash video)
  • Background sound effects (wav, mp3)
  • Background audio during game selection (mp3)
  • Skip introduction option
  • On screen volume adjustment
  • Quick on screen emulator selection
  • Access preferences panel externally or within the frontend
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News & Updates

12.22.2009
Our forum moderator DeLuSioNaL has graciously created a video intro for Maximus Arcade!


Download the zipped WMV video!


08.26.2009
Maximus Arcade has recently partnered with EmuMovies to offer up to 50% off their FTP access and DVDs for new Maximus Arcade registrations.


For more information on EmuMovies please visit the web site: emumovies.com


08.22.2009
Posted images on Flickr to show some of the arcade based projects I've been working on.

08.18.2009
Check out a video of my XBOX Portable Arcade in action.


03.12.2009
MA v2.10 Released. Check out the features listed below in the page as this version is a major upgrade from v2.09.


12.24.2008
MA v2.10 beta 10 - Download in Beta Tester Forum


12.07.2008 - A new website!


05.29.2008
Mountain Dew is giving away arcades (with Maximus Arcade installed on them) oldschoolornew.com


11.08.2007
The Atari 2600 is inducted into The Toy Hall of Fame and Maximus Arcade is used to run the emulator based kiosk!


10.17.2006
Maximus Arcade logo published in the December 2006 Issue of Graphic Design USA! www.gdusa.com

Disclaimer

No ROMS are provided with MA or in the MA homepage. In order to play a game, you must own a legal license for using that game. If you want to play games, you need a ROM dump of a game and the correct emulator to play the ROM dump.

  • Don't email me about your emulator problems unless it is directly related to Maximus Arcade
  • Don't email me requesting ROM dumps
  • You can't download games you don't legally own
  • You must not distribute any illegal ROMS with Maximus Arcade
  • You must not distribute ROM packs

 

For bug reports please leave a post in the bug reports forum.