GameEx
7.8#3 in game library managers$17 one-timeFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
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Maximus Arcade
5.9#16 in emulation frontends$10 one-timeWindows
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| Fact | GameEx | Maximus Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | It supports arcade controls including X-Arcade, Slik-Stik, JPAC and IPAC, as well as remotes and gamepads. | The frontend supports gamepads, joysticks, trackballs, mice, extended keyboards, and arcade control panels. |
| Creator | The About page credits Tom Speirs as GameEx creator, main software developer, website developer and project owner and manager. | The about page says Maximus Arcade was created by Lance Endres in response to frustrations with existing classic game and emulator software. |
| Emulator support | The product supports nearly any emulator and provides advanced MAME support. | The product page lists support for systems and emulators including MAME, DOSBox, Future Pinball, Visual Pinball, and multiple classic console systems. |
| Integrations | The feature list names Steam, EA Origin, Uplay, iTunes, Windows Media Player, GameBase, GameEx Arcade and TMDb API use. | The maker lists LEDWiz and LEDBlinky support and says the frontend can be incorporated into Windows Media Center. |
| Purpose | GameEx is an arcade and emulator front end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC games and command-line emulators, and also offers HTPC features. | Maximus Arcade is Windows software for managing and launching classic arcade and console games through emulators. |
| Support | The maker says commercial support and customizations are available and in many cases provided free of charge. | Technical support is provided through the forums; the about page says phone support is not provided. |
GameEx plans
- GameExFree
- GameEx freeFree
- Registered GameEx key$17, paid once
Maximus Arcade plans
- Maximus Arcade$10, paid once
Pick GameEx if…
GameEx suits people looking for an emulator front end that also includes media features and HTPC functions. Users planning Linux or Mac use should note that WINE support is experimental and alpha builds may lack features.
Pick Maximus Arcade if…
It suits novice users building arcade cabinets, kiosks, or Windows game stations. It also fits users who need keyboard, joystick, trackball, or arcade-panel navigation.