DOSBox Pure
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VisitDOSBox Pure vs DOSBox-X
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox Pure | DOSBox-X |
|---|---|---|
| License | DOSBox Pure is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. | The main repository identifies the software as GPL-2.0 licensed. |
| Purpose | DOSBox Pure is a DOS game emulator fork of DOSBox designed for simplicity and ease of use. | DOSBox-X is an open-source DOS emulator for running DOS applications and games. |
| Save states | Libretro save states are supported, but states made with different video or CPU settings cannot be loaded and complex late-era DOS games may have problems. | The emulator supports up to 100 save slots, user save files and automatic state saving. |
DOSBox Pure plans
- DOSBox Pure downloadFree
- Name your own priceFree
DOSBox-X plans
- DOSBox-XFree
- FreeFree
Pick DOSBox Pure if…
It suits players who want to run DOS games on a desktop system and use gamepad mappings or save states. It also supports users installing an operating system from bootable DOS media.
Pick DOSBox-X if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.