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Magic DosBox

Ch 057.1of 26 MS-DOS Emulators
  1. 1Runs onAndroid
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported host platformsAndroid
  4. 4DOS target versionsms-dos
  5. 5Disk image formatsISO, GOG, INST, CUE
  6. 6Gamepad supportYes
  7. 7Save statesYes
  8. 8Source availableYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: magicbox.imejl.sk, play.google.com
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Overview

Magic DosBox is ranked #5 of 26 in MS-DOS emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Android. There is a free plan.

Magic DosBox plans and pricing

All plans
Magic DosBox Lite Free 3 widgets · limited number of games in collection play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Magic DosBox $3.99 once All widgets · no limit on number of games in collection · games not included play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on MS-DOS emulators

Free plan
Yesmagicbox.imejl.sk
Supported host platforms
Androidmagicbox.imejl.sk
DOS target versions
ms-dosmagicbox.imejl.sk
Disk image formats
ISO, GOG, INST, CUEmagicbox.imejl.sk
Gamepad support
Yesmagicbox.imejl.sk
Save states
Yesmagicbox.imejl.sk
Source available
Yesmagicbox.imejl.sk

Facts

Purpose
Magic DosBox emulates MS-DOS so users can play classic DOS games on Android phones and tablets.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
On-screen controls
Users can place customizable widgets on screen to send keys, emulate a mouse, pause the game, and perform other actions.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Game layouts
Users can customize widget appearance, size, and position, then export a layout and game settings to an MGC file for sharing or importing.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Input gestures
The app maps swipe gestures to actions for Key, Target, Bag, and Special widgets.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Game modes
The app provides Play, Design, Aspect, and Find point modes.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Configuration
Games can be configured through a simplified GUI or through Expert settings based on a modified DOSBox configuration.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Scripting
Since version 84, the app supports simple JavaScript for combo or Deadly Strike actions, including keyboard and layer controls.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Distribution
The maker says Magic DosBox is available through Google Play and Huawei AppGallery.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Storage limits
The maker says Google Play requires Storage Access Framework access, which is slower than the direct storage access used by the AppGallery version.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Android storage
The maker says Android 11-based changes block mounting the storage root and the Downloads folder.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Website privacy
The privacy policy says forum registration requires a login and email, and that the maker knowingly shares no visitor or registered-user information.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Cookies and embeds
The privacy policy says embedded third-party content may collect data and use cookies, and that YouTube embeds may set additional YouTube cookies.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The maker provides a forum and lists [email protected] as a contact address.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Maker
The About page describes the maker's personal motivation for creating an Android DOSBox port, but does not state a maker name or headquarters.magicbox.imejl.sk · 2 Oct 2026
Controls
It supports on-screen widgets, physical mouse, Samsung stylus, external gamepads, keyboard, and sound.play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Custom controls
Users can customize game profiles and create on-screen widgets with custom images, text, backgrounds, and positions.play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Profile sharing
Users can export, import, or duplicate profiles together with their designed layouts for sharing.play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Networking
The app supports IPX networking and serial modem connections.play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Supported files
The listing names support for *.iso, *.gog, *.inst, and cue/ogg files.play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Games not included
Magic DosBox is an emulator that runs users’ own DOS games; games are not included.play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Privacy disclosure
Google Play states that the developer declares no data collected and no data shared with third parties.play.google.com · 3 Oct 2026
Android storage limits
The maker says Google Play requires Storage Access Framework access for public storage and notes that this can be slower than direct storage access.magicbox.imejl.sk · 3 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Sereď, Slovakiamagicbox.imejl.sk · 28 Sept 2026

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