While MAME has moved on to version 0.260+, the 0.78 set will never die. It has been forked into "MAME 2003" and "MAME 2003 Plus" cores in RetroArch. These cores are now frozen in time—perfect for digital preservationists who want a stable snapshot.
Load Core. Arcade (MAME 2003). (The RetroArch name for the MAME 0.78 core). Load Content. Select File. Mame 0.78 Roms Download
Search for "MAME 0.78 Reference Set." This is the most trusted source for complete, verified sets. While MAME has moved on to version 0