How do I exit out of all games, especially MAME arcade games?

[ScottCE9]

I have copies of game ROMS under roms in SHARE partition. Example: I am finished playing Galga on MAME. How do I exit back to the main Recalbox menu?

[poppadum]

@ScottCE9 Hotkey + Start exits a game
Or if you have a keyboard attached, Esc

[Kiliano Lopes]

@ScottCE9 hotkey + start.

The default Button of "hotkey" is select Button. Maybe hotkey (select) + start return to menu.

If dont work, reconfigure the gamepad and confirm select as a hotkey Button

[aleciamiles]

Certainly! If you're using Recalbox to play MAME arcade games, here's how you can exit out of games:

Press the designated hotkey combination on your gamepad. By default, this is typically "Select" + "Start" buttons.

This should bring up the menu, allowing you to navigate and exit the game.

Remember, the exact process might vary depending on your specific Recalbox setup and configuration. If you've customized your controls or settings, the hotkey combination might be different.

[zaleemoon]

@poppadum Exiting games like MAME arcade titles on Recalbox is a common question, but the process is straightforward once configured properly. The most reliable method is using Hotkey + Start simultaneously, which acts as a universal exit command. By default, the Hotkey is mapped to the Select button, so pressing Select + Start together should bring you back to the main menu.

If this doesn’t work, it’s worth rechecking your controller settings. Navigate to the controller configuration in Recalbox and ensure the Select button is assigned as the Hotkey. For those with a keyboard connected, the Esc key is another quick solution to exit a game visiting this link https://forum.recalbox.com/topic/30720/how-do-i-exit-out-of-all-games-especially-mame-arcade-games/bitlifegame/.

Pro tip: Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Hotkey mapping; it’s a game-changer for navigating Recalbox seamlessly!