DOSVAXJ3 vs Magic DosBox

DOSVAXJ3 is a free emulator for AX, J-3100, and DOS/V systems, based on DOSBox. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, starting in DOS/V mode; J-3100 mode is enabled through the configuration file. Japanese keyboard and text entry work through Windows or macOS IME or Linux XIM. Japanese fonts are included, and additional font files can shape the display like original hardware. The emulator boots Toshiba DOS, DOS/V, and other disk-image files. It supports long filenames and copying displayed text to the clipboard. The maker lists Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, plus Linux and macOS. Windows downloads include 32-bit and 64-bit executable bundles and separate debugger bundles. Linux and macOS users must build and install SDL-IM-plus before building their versions. DOSVAXJ3 is listed under GPL v2, with source code on GitHub.

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.