MAME Import – Support for Alternative Emulators

Summary

During the MAME import process, allow LaunchBox to detect and assign specific arcade games to alternative emulators where appropriate—such as Flycast, Model 2, Supermodel, Demul, etc.—instead of defaulting all games to MAME.

Why?

Many 3D arcade games run significantly better in non-MAME emulators. Right now, users need to manually switch these after import. Automating this step would improve performance and save time.

How it could work

• LaunchBox identifies games that are better supported in another emulator.

• The user is prompted to use the recommended emulator during import.

• Emulator assignments are applied automatically.

Example

🎮 Daytona USA → Supermodel

🎮 Virtua Fighter 2 → Model 2

🎮 Marvel vs. Capcom 2 → Flycast

Impact

✅ Better performance for key titles

✅ Less manual post-import configuration

✅ A smoother and more intelligent setup for arcade libraries