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DOS Wasm X vs DOSBox PSP

DOS Wasm X

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DOSBox PSP

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FigureDOS Wasm XDOSBox PSP
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYes—
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published12
Spec score · MS-DOS Emulators8.0 (#9)8.2 (#6)
Memory limitThe listed RAM options are 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB.A release says PSP 2000, 3000, and Go owners can allocate about 42 MB by changing memsize in dosbox.conf.
PurposeDOS Wasm X is a browser-based DOS emulator built around ease of use and stability, based on the DosBox-X codebase.DOSBox PSP is a port of DOSBox for the PlayStation Portable.

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DOS Wasm X

  • FreeFree

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DOSBox PSP

  • DOSBox PSPFree
  • FreeFree

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In their own words

DOS Wasm X

DOS Wasm X is a free, browser-based DOS emulator built around the DOSBox-X codebase and using WebAssembly. It provides virtual hard drive choices of 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB and RAM choices of 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB. The browser stores the drive so users can return later, and it can be exported as an image for local saving. Supported file types include ISO, ZIP, BIN, CUE, IMG, and 7z; users can import and export files and change a CD while the emulator is running. Controls include mobile mode, an on-screen keyboard, gamepad support, full screen, zoom, mouse capture, CPU speed and emulator time settings, and pause and resume. Audio, dark mode, and resolution resizing are also listed. Windows 95 or Windows 98 can be installed with the user's own Windows copy and ISO. The project can be hosted on a web server by copying the dist folder or run in a container using its Docker command. Before leaving after using Windows, shut it down within the guest system to save drive changes.

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DOSBox PSP

DOSBox PSP is a DOSBox port for running MS-DOS software on the PlayStation Portable. The project describes it as DOSBox adapted with PSP patches, and credits crazyc with the original port. It supports CUE/BIN disk images, gamepads, audio CDs and Neo Geo CD; save states are not supported. Configuration is stored in dosbox.conf: some settings can be changed through batch files, while others require editing the file. CPU cycle settings are a key factor in performance and may take trial and error to tune. The dynamic CPU core can improve performance for most games, but may reduce stability. Available memory varies by model: the PSP 1000 is limited to around 12 MB, while PSP 2000, 3000 and Go models can allocate about 42 MB by changing memsize; higher settings may cause instability. The initial pre-release build starts at a command line without a file manager, and the project recommends adding a third-party launcher such as LaunchBox for MS-DOS. The project lists a GPL-2.0 license and requires the PSP toolchain to build.

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