DOSBox 3DS vs DosKit
DOSBox 3DS
github.com
DosKit
doskit.netSide by side
| Figure | DOSBox 3DS | DosKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · MS-DOS Emulators | 7.2 (#19) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Compatibility limit | The manual says DOSBox does not yet run every program made for the PC. | Internet Explorer is unsupported, and iOS Safari versions earlier than 15 have limited WebAssembly support. |
| Purpose | DOSBox 3DS is a port of DOSBox-SVN for Nintendo 3DS. | DosKit is a cross-platform foundation for running DOS applications using js-dos WebAssembly technology. |
| Support | The included manual directs users with questions to the DOSBox site and forum. | The project directs users to review existing GitHub issues or open a new issue with browser, operating-system, and console-error details. |
Plans
In their own words
DosKit
DosKit is a cross-platform foundation for running DOS applications through js-dos WebAssembly technology. It opens to an interactive DOS command prompt and is available as an installable Progressive Web App for desktop and mobile devices. After the first visit, service-worker caching enables offline use. URL parameters can load applications such as Second Reality and Impulse Tracker. Input includes standard DOS keyboard controls, including function keys and special characters, plus mobile touch controls. Audio output uses Sound Blaster and AdLib emulation. DosKit uses js-dos 8.3.20 WebAssembly and supports DOSBox and DOSBox-X backends. Its command interface includes pause, resume, mute, unmute, screenshots and filesystem read/write commands. WebAssembly and JavaScript are required, with at least 2GB of RAM recommended. Internet Explorer is unsupported, and iOS Safari versions before 15 have limited WebAssembly support. DosKit is free under the MIT License; js-dos and DOSBox are listed under GPL-2.0 licenses.