GameEx description
A graphical application designed for multipurpose use

GameEx is a graphical DirectX based front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC Games, and all command line based game emulators.

The original goal was for it to be used on Windows Media Center as a plug in for playing games and for Arcade Cabinets although will run on Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. If you have Media Center and don't need a games plug-in, GameEx still adds additional features including Internet Radio, News Reader, DVD's on disk and Karaoke.

Here are some key features of "GameEx":

· Supports nearly any emulator
· Advanced support for MAME
· No other front end has as many options for configuration of MAME and emulators.
· Works with Vista 32 and 64 bit.
· Media Center Plug In
· Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista
· Arcade Controls (X-Arcade, Slik-Stik, JPAC,IPAC)
· Works with Gamepads
· MCE remote
· Specific ArcadeVGA support
· Widescreen and HD support
· Completely customizable controls
· Highly polished interface
· Jukebox supports all format,s with visulisations
· Play the Jukebox while playing games
· Advanced all formats Video Player
· DVD Player with support for choice of codec and FFDSHOW
· Picture and slide show viewer
· Internet Radio
· News Reader
· Advanced multi process based attract mode/screensaver
· Multiple languages, custom languages
· Theme Editor offers skinning
· Both advanced configuraztion and easy setzup wizard
· Emulator and MAME databases
· Plug-In support including LCD/LED
· Play random background sounds.


Requirements:

· Pentium 3 800Mhz CPU (or equivalent)
· DirectX(DirectDraw) Compatible Video card, capable of 16 bit colour at 640X480.
· [Your video card does not normally need to be too special unless using videos or DVD, although older motherboard onboard video is not recommended]
· DirectSound Compatible Sound Card.
· 256MB Ram
· 250MB Free hard drive space
· Microsoft .net framework 2
· Microsoft Direct X 9.0
· Windows Media Player 9 or above


Limitations:

· Nag Screen


Note:
Registration provides these additional features and functionality:
· No nag screen, and faster loading.
· You will also be able to use GameExtender. GameExtender is like a networked LCD display for GameEx but for a real PC Display or TV, it can also be viewed through a web browser.
· Automatic version updates, that download and install without needing to do a thing.
· Export your most played, favorites and PC Games to Windows Media Center. They run under the GameEx engine so there are no video or audio conflicts.
· Get up to 50% off emumovies DVD collections and FTP access. Special access details will be included in your registration email.
· Fully functional search feature.
· eBook and Comic Book Reader. Screen
· Enhanced LCD/VFD Support, with play timer, game controls and more.
· PDF game manual viewer.
· Mouse Emulation: Control games and applications that require a mouse with a gamepad or arcade controls. It's possible to pay $20 for other software that does this.
· Play seperate music based on emulator list.
· Enhanced Attract Mode/Screensaver: Also run other emulators.
· Enhanced Internet Radio with 1000's of stations.
· Player with Internet album lookup.
· Automatically create AVI video previews for your games.
Game Statistics
· 7-ZIP GoodMerge Support.
· You will get a high speed, high quality CD Ripper. Rip and play your CD's without leaving the interface and GameEx or MCE experience. The ripped CD is automatically added to your music collection for use in MCE, GameEx or any other player.
· Media Library. The Media library brings all your pictures, videos and audio together in one place. It can also be used as an alternative to the jukebox by allowing you to view your music by folder and filename.
· You will also get access to the Karaoke module in GameEx.
· You'll get the DVD's (AKA DVD's on Disk module), which allows playing and access of any DVD's on your hard disk or Network, with automatic DVD artwork download and the ability to use FFDSHOW.
· Rotated vertical monitor support, with auto configuration for MAME. Screen
Ability to dynamically create Bezel artwork for vertical MAME games on horizontal displays.
· CD/DVD support. GameEx can check for CDs and prompt for insertion. Allowing protected retail games to be integrated into the front end, and allowing access to offline content.
Real time key remapping for emulators and PC games, via an advanced configuration file. Along with key and mouse button blocking.
· Live online MAME game lists. Hall of fame, GameEx most played.

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