MAMEWorld Forums - News - Re: FB Alpha 0.2.97.23 released

> Could someone tell me what is the difference between FBA & MAME ?
> In other words :
> Why I should use FBA instead of MAME or vice versa ?

If you have a low-spec PC FBA is a much better choice.
If you want some graphic filters like hq4x/2x/whatever, FBA is a good choice (though MAME's new system is pretty nice).
If you want netplay, FBA is a better choice.
If you want a nice GUI, FBA is a better choice.
If you want an emulator that has been ported to a ton of devices, FBA is a slightly better choice.

If you want a ton of games, MAME is a better choice.
If you want better emulation, MAME is often the better choice (better=closer to the actual machine).
If you want more releases, MAME is a better choice.
If you have a higher-end PC, MAME is good choice.
If you like video recording, MAME is a better choice (Though there are FBA builds with video recording).
If you want a more stable emulator, MAME is your best bet (though FBA is getting a lot better with some of the latest improvements).

There are probably a lot more for each, but you should really just try FBA and see if it is for you.

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