pce ☆
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Description:
PC emulator
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: emulator retro-computing ibm-pc dos virtualization
Install: brew install pce
About:
PCE is a highly configurable emulator that emulates various IBM PC compatible hardware architectures. It allows users to run vintage operating systems like MS-DOS, Minix, or 86-DOS in a virtualized environment. The tool is valuable for software preservation, retro computing, and low-level system development.
Key Features:
  • Emulates multiple architectures (IBM PC, Atari ST, Mac Plus)
  • Supports various CPU types (8086, 80286, 68000)
  • Highly configurable via config files
  • Debugger support for low-level development
Use Cases:
  • Running legacy DOS software and games
  • Operating system development and testing
  • Digital archaeology and software preservation
Alternatives:
  • DOSBox – DOSBox is easier to use for gaming, while PCE offers deeper hardware configuration and broader architecture support.
  • QEMU – QEMU is a more modern, feature-rich virtualization tool, whereas PCE is lighter and focused on specific legacy hardware emulation.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 8:52pm 3 VERSION_BUMP 8f2a0169
Sep 11, 2024 9:08am 3 VERSION_BUMP b54e335a
Dec 2, 2022 12:04pm 3 VERSION_BUMP 36034105
Nov 21, 2022 11:04pm 3 VERSION_BUMP c8733586
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