While FBNeo updates ROMs frequently (breaking compatibility between versions), an is often kept “frozen” by community groups like RomStation, Arcade Punks, and Backups.me. If you build a cabinet once, you never need to update your ROMs again.
| Feature | FBA 2012 Updated | Current MAME | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Blazing fast (runs full speed on 1.2GHz ARM) | Requires 2.0GHz+ for 3D games | | Input Lag | Extremely low | Moderate to High (without run-ahead) | | ROM Sets | Stable (0.2.97.44 set) | Changes monthly (requires constant updating) | | Neo Geo | Perfect with UniBIOS | Perfect, but heavier | | Cave SH-3 | Poor (No) | Excellent (Yes) | final burn alpha 2012 updated
Last updated: 2025 (community-maintained cores still receive occasional fixes). final burn alpha 2012 updated