# Arcade Database

The [MiSTer](https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Wiki_MiSTer/wiki)_ArcadeDatabase repo contains files and list about the different arcade core MRAs that are available for MiSTer. The purpose of this database is to be used with the [Arcade Organizer script](https://github.com/theypsilon/_arcade-organizer "Arcade Organizer script") that [theypsilon](https://github.com/theypsilon/_arcade-organizer "theypsilon") has created. While the name is [MiSTer](https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Wiki_MiSTer/wiki)_ArcadeDatabase, it could be used with any application that uses some sort of an organizer script.

Anything missing in the database or have a suggestion?
Create an issue ticket. 

Don't like the structure of the database and want to use your own MAD database?
Here is a guide on how to do it: https://github.com/theypsilon/MAD_Database_MiSTer

Auto-Generated json DB file at: 
https://github.com/Toryalai1/MiSTer_ArcadeDatabase/tree/db

# Naming convension
Since it is important to know exactly what version of the game you play, I've decided to go for the following naming convension </br> </br> Game Name (Country, Version) [bl/hb]. </br> </br>
Country should follow the [Alpha-2](https://www.iban.com/country-codes) country code.
</br>
bl means Bootleg
</br>
hb means Homebrew

# Prefered version
As you might've noticed, there are different versions/clones of the same game. Sometimes the prefered version is documented, and sometimes it is not. Basic rule of thumb is the following (from MAME doc):

```
- Prefer latest release version

- Prefer English language

- Prefer most widespread release

- Prefer most complete version

- Prefer versions that are uncensored, and have story/cutscenes intact

- Prefer versions that keep the original gameplay balance

- Prefer releases from original developers/publishers rather than licensees

- Prefer releases without region-specific notices or warnings
```