Three-Monitor Ridge Racer Machine Emulated in MAME

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Ridge Racer arcade game had a rare three-monitor version, with only a few machines left in existence.
A preservationist dumped the ROMs and hacked MAME to emulate the three-screen setup using linked arcade boards.
The hacked MAME version runs three instances communicating via C139 serial links, enabling accurate emulation.
The preservation work highlights the deep technical effort required for arcade game archival.
There are discussions about merging the code into mainline MAME and adding optional bezel artwork between screens.

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