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 Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 17, 2024 9:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ac50e02a
Oct 27, 2024 12:34am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ca98860
Sep 12, 2024 5:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b694f07d
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