CoinOPS returns with a curated PC build built around quality, polish, and the most iconic games. ARISE BP Edition (2026) is designed for players who want a clean, arcade-first experience with a smart selection of console classics added in for extra variety.
This release focuses on the best of the best. The game list is intentionally curated, the presentation is upgraded across the board, and performance has been improved so the frontend feels smoother in real-world setups, including cabinets and living room PCs.
Build Overview
| Build | Size | Games | Arcade | Console | Themes | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARISE BP Edition (2026) | 90.5 GB | 649 | 533 | 96 | 33 + 17 | Arcade-first, best of the best |
- 90.5 GB unpacked size
- 649 total games
- 533 arcade games
- 96 console games
- 33 main screen themes
- 17 second screen themes with new animated options
- 16 custom playlist launchers
- Favourites playlist
- Now with current MAME v0.284
Performance Enhancements
ARISE BP Edition brings meaningful optimisation for everyday use. Browsing is faster, overhead is reduced in many themes, and the updated MAME core improves stability plus adds better configuration saving for controls.
- Improved speed using updated MAME with fixes
- Legacy CoinOPS and MAME bugs fixed
- JoyToKey fully removed with no issues
- Up to 50% less CPU and GPU load for most UI themes
- MAME 0.284 support for easily saving control configurations
- Popup button helper graphic support added
- Control locks previously required due to issues are now removed
- Multi-screen support extended for 2nd thin displays and 3rd screens
Enhanced User Experience
This release adds quality-of-life upgrades designed to make the build feel more complete, more competitive, and more social, especially if you like tracking scores and keeping your favourites tight.
- Improved ambiance music player with 4 mixtape playlists
- New customisation utility for a simpler way to tailor user options
- Local hi-scores support for social and competitive gamers
- CoinOPS Hall of Fame hi-score support via Internet
- Games of the Month high score support via Internet
- Automatic updating hi-scores and Games of the Month support via Internet
Visual Upgrades and Themes
CoinOPS presentation is a major part of the experience, and ARISE BP Edition pushes visuals forward with new art, animated options, and improved motion throughout the interface. It is built to look great on a single display, and even better if you run a second screen for marquees or scores.
- New art, themes, and animated marquees
- Enhanced autoscroll with game launch features
- In-game 3 minute video samples added for attractmode and gameplay themes
- Animated playlists and new video overlays
- MAME switchable on the fly bezels and reflective bezel options
- Thin 2nd displays for marquees now supported
- Hi-scores supported on 2nd screen for 9:16 or thin displays
Improved Control Functionality
Controls have been reworked to be more seamless across different setups. Whether you are using a pad, keyboard, or a full cabinet control panel, ARISE BP Edition aims to reduce friction and keep everything consistent from menu to gameplay.
- Many new MAME 0.284 enhanced features
- Control type assignments designed for arcade cabinets
- True lockdown controls for precision and consistency
- In-game control configuration via TAB and the MAME menu
- Revamped controller support for smoother switching between control panels and controllers
- Custom support for ServoStik and TRS GRS 4-way to 8-way with automatic switching
Customisation App Included
A dedicated customisation app is included to keep setup simple. Use it to tune performance, change visuals, and filter the experience to match your hardware and preferences without needing to dig through menus.
- GUI-based customisation app and customised exe launcher
- Theme and marquee choices with previews
- Advanced performance configurations made easy
- Filter games by control types and orientation
- Apply hi-score display options
Important Note
This release is provided exactly as supplied by the source. The files are the same, untouched, and untampered with.
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