| Option Category | # # SCRIPTING OPTIONS # |
| Description | This option enables MAME's LUA console. This can be found on the command prompt and allows you to enter script commands whilst MAME is running. |
| Full Command | -console |
| Alt. Command | none |
| Reverse Command | -noconsole |
| Example | mame64.exe -console |
| mame.ini Command | console |
| Command Default | 0 |
| Argument Format | <boolean> |