While MAME is an open-source project, gamers often use the term "MAME exclusive" to describe titles that are only playable via MAME because other emulators (like FB Neo) lack the necessary drivers. MAME currently emulates thousands of unique systems, including many that are "exclusive" to the platform due to their technical complexity.
Unlike many "pick-up-and-play" emulators, MAME focuses on documented hardware accuracy, making it the only home for niche or obscure arcade hardware. Understanding ROM Sets and Identifiers
To run the most demanding "exclusive" arcade titles—especially those from the 3D era or complex rhythm machines—players often turn to premium handhelds and PCs. The most POWERFUL handheld emulation machine [Ayn Odin 2]