CPS1 (Capcom Play System 1) is an arcade system board developed by Capcom in the late 1980s. It was used to run a variety of arcade games, most notably the original Street Fighter II series.
CPS1 ROMs Pack
CPS1 ROMs Pack is a collection of digital copies of games originally developed for the Capcom Play System 1 (CPS1) arcade hardware. These ROMs (Read-Only Memory) files contain the game data extracted from the original arcade machines, allowing the games to be played on modern devices using emulators.
How to use
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Download an Emulator
You will need an emulator that supports CPS1 ROMs. A popular choice is MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator).
For Windows:
- Download MAME: download Mame emulator
- Install MAME: Extract the downloaded files to a directory of your choice.
For Mac:
- Download MAME OS X:
For Linux:
- Install MAME: Use the package manager for your distribution. For example, on Ubuntu, you can use the command:=code
sudo apt-get install mame
2. Download CPS1 ROMs Pack
Ensure you have downloaded the CPS1 ROMs pack from above.
3. Extract ROM Files
- Extract the Pack: Use a tool like WinRAR, 7-Zip, or any other file extraction software to extract the contents of the CPS1 ROMs pack to a directory on your computer.
4. Organize ROM Files
- Move ROMs to Emulator Directory: Create a folder named
romsinside the directory where MAME is installed. Move all the extracted ROM files into thisromsfolder.
5. Configure and Run MAME
- Open MAME: Launch the MAME emulator.
- Scan for ROMs: MAME should automatically scan for ROMs in the
romsfolder. If not, you may need to configure MAME to look for ROMs in the correct directory. - Configure Controls: You may need to configure your keyboard or game controller to play the games.
6. Load and Play a Game
- Select a Game: In the MAME interface, you should see a list of available games. Select the game you want to play from the list.
- Run the Game: Press the appropriate button (often Enter or OK) to start the game.
