Mame 2014 Reference Set Mame 0159 Roms Chds Top May 2026

Document ID: MAME-2014-REF-SET-V1
Target Core: MAME 2014 (Libretro) / MAME 0.159
Purpose: To define the composition, sourcing logic, and structural integrity of the MAME 0.159 read-only memory (ROM) set and its corresponding Compressed Hunks of Data (CHD) disk images.

Not many, but the ones that do are often the heaviest hitters. Here’s a shortlist of popular 0.159 games requiring CHDs: mame 2014 reference set mame 0159 roms chds top

| Game | CHD Size (approx) | |--------------------------|-------------------| | Killer Instinct 1 & 2 | 250 MB – 350 MB | | NBA Jam / Hangtime | 40 MB – 60 MB | | Primal Rage | 25 MB | | Cruis’n USA / World | 30 MB – 40 MB | | Area 51 / Maximum Force | 30 MB – 50 MB | | Dance Dance Revolution | 200 MB – 1 GB | | Laserdisc games (DL, SA) | 300 MB – 2 GB | For a proper MAME 0

Without the correct CHD, these games will either: these games will either:

For a proper MAME 0.159 reference set, the recommended structure is Non-Merged for standalone play, though Split is historically accurate for version archival.

MAME 0.159 uses CHD version 4 (or early v5 without compression level 9).

When browsing a "Top" download list for this set, you will encounter two distinct types of data. Understanding the difference is crucial for building a working library.