Thousands Of Games Within A Single Interface

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Maximus Arcade is Windows 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 computer driven 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 setting up Maximus Arcade please view the documentation 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-iconDownload Maximus Arcade v2.10 self-extracting

download-iconDownload Maximus Arcade v2.10 zipped

download-iconDownload DIVX / XVID Codec 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.
Try FREE for 30-DaysDownload now and use Maximus Arcade for 30 days for FREE! At the end of the 30 day trial, you will need to purchase a registration code. For $25 (USD) you will receive a personalized registration code to unlock the 30 day trial version of Maximus Arcade. A PayPal account is not required to make a purchase with a credit card. 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!

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.

SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS

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)

Maximus Arcade Intro Video And In-Action

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

download-iconDownload the zipped WMV video!

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.

Supported Systems

  • 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

Features

  • 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

Our forum moderator DeLuSioNaL has graciously created a video intro for Maximus Arcade! Download the zipped WMV video!
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
Posted images on Flickr to show some of the arcade based projects I've been working on.
The Atari 2600 is inducted into The Toy Hall of Fame and Maximus Arcade is used to run the emulator based kiosk!
Mountain Dew is giving away arcades (with Maximus Arcade installed on them) oldschoolornew.com
Check out a video of my custom built XBOX Portable Arcade in action.
Maximus Arcade logo published in the December 2006 Issue of Graphic Design USA! www.gdusa.com