edited topic...MAME + XP pc and a 36" tv?

[chrishicks]

I have the following items: an extra XP pc and a 36" tv. I was hoping to run MAME on my ps2 or x-box but it just seems out of my reach. would it be possible to just use the pc and the tv(my pc monitor is only 17") and buy any extras I need to have MAME on the bigscreen? what all would I need?

 

edit: the pc has 512MB ram with a AMD XP 2000(if I remember correctly) processor. it also has an Extra HD heatsink(aftermarket) for extra cooling. it also has a DVD drive(player only).

[DEBRO]

http://caesar.logiqx.com/html/emus/ps2/xmame_ps2.shtml

http://ps2dev.org/kb.x?T=693

 

Now if they only had one for the PS1

[kheffington]

http://caesar.logiqx.com/html/emus/ps2/xmame_ps2.shtml

http://ps2dev.org/kb.x?T=693

 

Now if they only had one for the PS1

 

 

Not be a kill joy, but that seems to be a couple years old and requires the Playstation Linux Kit.

 

May as well just use a PC

[Ze_ro]

Now if they only had one for the PS1

 

I very much doubt the Playstation has anywhere near enough power for MAME. Hell, the Dreamcast has just barely enough power to run the earlier games.

 

If you're looking for a console that can do emulation, your best options are the Dreamcast (which you've already tried it seems), or the X-Box, which you'd have to mod/exploit.

 

--Zero

[chrishicks]

ok, I edited my 1st post and now I just decided I am just going to see if I can use the items in my post above and create a MAME machine myself. any help on this would be great. thanks again.

[kheffington]

You need either a video card with tv out.

 

or something like the converter located here

 

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/PC-TV_GEZ-1000.html

 

The computer you list is fine for mame.

[chrishicks]

what about controllers? can I just buy an x-arcade and use that? do they have to be configured in MAME in any way?

[kheffington]

Yes you can use an xarcade controller or you can use regular pc controllers.

[chrishicks]

what are some good controllers to use? are they any like the x-arcade that may be better? I would like to find one with a rollerball plus all the standard stuff.