Magic DosBox
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What it is
Magic DosBox emulates MS-DOS so users can play their own classic DOS games on Android phones and tablets; games are not included. Its on-screen widgets can send keys, emulate a mouse, pause a game, and perform other actions. Users can customize widget appearance, size, and position, then export or share game profiles and layouts. It also supports physical mice, Samsung styluses, external gamepads, keyboards, sound, IPX networking, and serial modem connections. Games can be configured through a simplified interface or Expert settings based on a modified DOSBox configuration. The app lists ISO, GOG, INST, and CUE files, and supports save states. Magic DosBox Lite is free, with three widgets and a limited number of games in the collection. The $3.99, paid once plan includes all widgets and removes the collection limit. The maker says Google Play's required storage access can be slower than direct access, while Android 11-based changes block mounting the storage root and Downloads folder.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Magic DosBox is an optimized DOSBox port for Android that runs DOS games and applications and is designed for touch devices.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Support
- The app listing provides [email protected] as its support email and points users to the maker’s website for documentation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Headquarters
- Sereď, SlovakiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Maker
- The app listing identifies the developer as Bruenor s. r. o. and gives an address in Sereď, Slovakia.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Android storage
- The maker says Android 11-based changes block mounting the storage root and the Downloads folder.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- 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.Read 3 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Configuration
- Games can be configured through a simplified GUI or through Expert settings based on a modified DOSBox configuration.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Controls
- It supports on-screen widgets, physical mouse, Samsung stylus, external gamepads, keyboard, and sound.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- 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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Custom controls
- Users can customize game profiles and create on-screen widgets with custom images, text, backgrounds, and positions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Distribution
- The maker says Magic DosBox is available through Google Play and Huawei AppGallery.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- 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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Game modes
- The app provides Play, Design, Aspect, and Find point modes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Games not included
- Magic DosBox is an emulator that runs users’ own DOS games; games are not included.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Input gestures
- The app maps swipe gestures to actions for Key, Target, Bag, and Special widgets.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Networking
- The app supports IPX networking and serial modem connections.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- On-screen controls
- Users can place customizable widgets on screen to send keys, emulate a mouse, pause the game, and perform other actions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Privacy disclosure
- Google Play states that the developer declares no data collected and no data shared with third parties.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Profile sharing
- Users can export, import, or duplicate profiles together with their designed layouts for sharing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Scripting
- Since version 84, the app supports simple JavaScript for combo or Deadly Strike actions, including keyboard and layer controls.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- 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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
- Supported files
- The listing names support for *.iso, *.gog, *.inst, and cue/ogg files.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Website privacy
- The maker’s privacy policy says forum registration requires a username and email, and that it knowingly shares no visitor or registrant information.Read 3 Oct 2026 · magicbox.imejl.sk
Plans and prices
Magic DosBox Lite Free 3 widgets · limited number of games in collection Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Magic DosBox $3.99, paid once All widgets · no limit on number of games in collection · games not included Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Customizable widgets handle keys and mouse actions.
- Supports external gamepads and keyboards.
- Profiles and layouts can be shared.
- IPX networking and serial modem connections are supported.
Limits
- Games are not included.
- Lite limits widgets to three.
- Google Play storage access can be slower.
- Android 11-based changes block root and Downloads mounting.
Who it suits
It suits Android users who want to run their own DOS games and customize touchscreen controls. Users who need more than three widgets or a larger game collection can consider the paid plan.
Verdict
Magic DosBox combines DOS emulation with configurable controls and game profiles for Android. The free Lite plan has widget and collection limits, while the $3.99, paid once plan removes them.
Where Specifiction places it
- MS-DOS Emulators#5 of 268.3
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