This version-locked compatibility is exactly what makes the concept so significant.
Pac-Man , Ms. Pac-Man , Galaga (perfectly supported). mame 072 roms exclusive
The full 0.72 set is relatively small compared to modern sets (which can be hundreds of gigabytes), making it ideal for SD card storage. This version-locked compatibility is exactly what makes the
Don't get me wrong: Modern MAME is objectively better for accuracy, sound, and input lag. But if you are building a (Pi 3, old Atom laptop, or original Xbox), MAME 0.72 is the gold standard. old Atom laptop
Because so many handheld emulators (like the Anbernic or Miyoo series) rely on the MAME 2003 core, the 0.72 ROM set has become a "standardized" collection that users seek out for guaranteed compatibility. The Quest for "Exclusive" 0.72 ROMs