DOSBox PSP vs Magic DosBox

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.

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.