DOSBox
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VisitDOSBox vs EM-DOSBox
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox | EM-DOSBox |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The site maintains a game compatibility list with statuses including runnable, playable and supported. | The project says most games run successfully in web browsers, though a few programs can have problems due to paging exceptions. |
| Configuration | Settings are controlled through command-line options and text configuration files that are generated automatically. | A dosbox.conf file can be included in a package to change emulator speed, audio, or graphics settings. |
| Purpose | DOSBox is a DOS emulator intended to run older programs and games that do not run on newer computers. | EM-DOSBox is a DOSBox version that can be compiled with Emscripten to run DOS games and programs in a web browser. |
DOSBox plans
- DOSBoxFree
EM-DOSBox plans
No prices published.
Pick DOSBox if…
DOSBox suits people who want to run older DOS games or programs on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Its emulation and disk-image support may also suit users working with older DOS software or game media.
Pick EM-DOSBox if…
EM-DOSBox suits people who want to run DOS software in browsers and package selected games or programs for web use. It also fits developers comfortable with Emscripten and Unix-like build tools.