DOSBox PSP vs DOSBox Wii
DOSBox PSP
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| Figure | DOSBox PSP | DOSBox Wii |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 0 |
| Spec score · MS-DOS Emulators | 8.2 (#6) | 6.7 (#23) |
| Build requirements | The repository build instructions require installing the PSP toolchain. | The Wii compilation guide says devkitPro is required to compile DOSBox Wii. |
| Configuration | DOSBox settings are stored in dosbox.conf, with some options changeable through batch files and others requiring direct edits to the configuration file. | The configuration file is created automatically after startup and can be edited with a text editor to set game-specific options. |
| License | The repository lists a GPL-2.0 license. | The repository describes DOSBox Wii as being under the GPL license. |
| Performance | The dynamic CPU core can improve performance for most games, though the extra speed may reduce stability. | The README reports 2.9 PCPBench fps on Wii and 5.7 PCPBench fps on Wii U/vWii under the specified dynamic-core settings. |
| Purpose | DOSBox PSP is a port of DOSBox for the PlayStation Portable. | DOSBox Wii is a port of DOSBox to the Wii using SDL Wii. |
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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.