dosbox-staging ☆

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Description:
Modernized DOSBox soft-fork

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.82.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: emulator dos gaming retro-computing compatibility

Install: brew install dosbox-staging

About:
DOSBox Staging is a modernized, open-source fork of the classic DOSBox emulator focused on code quality, maintainability, and improved accuracy. It provides a high-compatibility environment for running legacy DOS games and applications on modern operating systems. The project emphasizes modern C++ practices, continuous integration, and enhanced audio/video rendering for a superior user experience.

Key Features:

Improved audio subsystem with FluidSynth and MT-32 emulation
Enhanced video output with GLSL shaders and scaling filters
Modernized codebase with improved logging and configuration
Support for contemporary networking standards via libslirp

Use Cases:

Playing classic DOS games with enhanced graphics and sound
Running legacy DOS business software in a stable environment
Software development and testing for DOS-era applications

Alternatives:

dosbox-x – Focuses on emulating specific hardware configurations and system internals, whereas Staging prioritizes code modernization and user experience.
original dosbox – The upstream project; Staging offers more frequent updates, cleaner code, and additional features like modern MIDI support.

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Dependencies: fluid-synth, glib, iir1, libpng, libslirp, mt32emu, opusfile, sdl2, sdl2_image, sdl2_net, speexdsp, alsa-lib, mesa, mesa-glu

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Change	Commit
Nov 17, 2024 9:45pm	VERSION_BUMP	ac50e02a
Oct 27, 2024 12:34am	VERSION_BUMP	4ca98860
Sep 12, 2024 5:36pm	VERSION_BUMP	b694f07d
Jul 22, 2024 2:01pm	VERSION_BUMP	b7f08998
May 12, 2024 6:28am	VERSION_BUMP	58a8d084