CHD files are hard drive images or laser disc rips. These are required for "modern" arcade games from the mid-1990s to early 2000s.
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The MAME team continues to face legal challenges. In 2023, Nintendo issued takedowns for Switch emulation components mixed within MAME. However, the core project remains focused on hardware documentation. CHD files are hard drive images or laser disc rips
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