MAME 0.72 ROM Collection by Lovok is a specialized set designed for compatibility with older emulation hardware and specific mobile ports. While modern MAME has progressed to version 0.276+, this "frozen" set remains a popular choice for users of low-powered devices. Purpose and Compatibility Target Devices : This set is primarily utilized for handheld Android devices
: These collections typically aim to provide a "Full Set," including parent ROMs and necessary dependencies, though they often exclude CHDs (Compressed Hunks of Data) to keep file sizes manageable. : The files are maintained in MAME 0.72 ROM Collection -ROMs- by Lovok
Because MAME development is continuous, ROMs change. A game that worked in 0.72 might be marked as a "Bad Dump" in MAME 0.250. If you download the Lovok set today, do not try to "update" it to a modern version using an automated tool. The ROM names and structures are incompatible. The Lovok set is a . You must use MAME32 0.72 or MAME 0.72 Command Line to run it. MAME 0
Extract the Lovok set into the roms folder. Ensure you do not unzip the individual zips. Keep the BIOS files (neogeo.zip, pgm.zip, decocass.zip) in the same folder. : The files are maintained in time capsule
format, which is the standard way MAME identifies and loads game data from its folder without needing extraction. Usage & Compatibility RetroArch & RetroPie : This set is the primary reference for the
For the retro PC builder, the Raspberry Pi tinkerer, or the nostalgic user who wants to play Sunset Riders without configuring seven different audio backends, Lovok’s work remains the gold standard.