dosbox ☆

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Description:
Emulator for x86 with DOS

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.74-3,3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: emulator dos gaming legacy compatibility

Install: brew install --cask dosbox

About:
DOSBox is an x86 PC emulator with an integrated DOS operating system, specifically designed to run legacy DOS games and applications on modern hardware. It provides a complete virtualized environment that emulates sound cards, graphics, and input devices, ensuring compatibility with software that no longer runs natively on current operating systems.

Key Features:

Full x86 PC emulation with integrated DOS
Cycle-accurate CPU emulation for vintage gaming
Emulation of legacy hardware (Sound Blaster, Gravis Ultrasound, VGA)
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Scriptable configuration for custom environments

Use Cases:

Running classic DOS games on modern systems
Legacy business software compatibility
DOS-based development and testing

Alternatives:

DOSBox-X – Fork with enhanced features for business applications and system emulation
ScummVM – Specialized for point-and-click adventure games, not a full DOS emulator

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	0.74-3,3	0	VERSION_BUMP	649e812d
Jul 10, 2024 12:03pm	0.74-3,3	0	VERSION_BUMP	92b47e3f