Tag Archives: DOSBOX

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/12) has been compiled as a branch of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The latest changelog includes merges from the ‘origin/main-osfree’ branch, various OSFREE bug fixes, and interface updates such as displaying OS-FREE in the BIOS boot screen. It also addresses performance issues with El Torito floppy booting, improves IMGMOUNT to prevent crashes, …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/11) has been compiled, enhancing the DOSBox experience. This emulator replicates an Intel x86 PC environment, enabling users to run classic MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates in the changelog include various fixes and the removal of certain MSCDEX emulations, along with adjustments to how error messages are displayed. Additionally, modifications have been made to discard …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/10) has been compiled, continuing the work of its DOSBox branch to emulate an Intel x86 PC. This allows many classic MS-DOS games to run on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent changes include merging updates from the remote branch ‘origin/main-osfree,’ and various removals such as automount, debug options, unused devices, and files associated with OSFREE. Build failures with Visual Studio have also been …

DOSBox-X Git (March 9, 2026) builds on the DOSBox project, emulating an Intel x86 PC to run vintage MS-DOS games on modern systems. Recent updates focus on OSFREE improvements, including the removal of outdated keyboard code, DBCS tables, and support for FAT LFN, Joliet, Rock Ridge, and UDF. It also includes fixes for DOS extender crashes and PC-98 console output issues. The code now prevents unnecessary loading of CPI/CPX files …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/08) is a DOSBox branch that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP and Linux. Recent updates include improvements to the autoexec code, which prevents shutdown loops, and debugging options for MOUNT commands. Additionally, several changes were made to the OSFREE version, such as enforcing minimum memory sizes for booting, removing unnecessary environment variables and drivers, …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/07) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games on modern systems. Recent updates in the changelog include significant adjustments for the OSFREE mode, restricting file access while allowing device openings like NUL and CON. Shell commands have been minimized to essential functions, and specific access to drive Z: is enforced to prevent circumventing OS restrictions. …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/04) is a new compilation of DOSBox-X, a branch of DOSBox that emulates Intel x86 PCs to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include replacing the Discord link to discourage spam, merging several pull requests for bug fixes, enhancements for macOS image file dialogs, and adjustments to the output options. Additionally, updates to the METAL subsystem were made, including the …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/01) has been compiled as an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems. The latest changelog includes multiple fixes related to Metal support, such as corrections in palette settings, GUI menu issues, and build errors. Experimental Metal output support has been added for macOS using SDL2. Additionally, improvements include adjustments for 8bpp palette settings, aspect ratio management, …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/24) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the playing of older MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for the macOS SDL2 build script and optional hands-free profile for microphone input. Users can download the latest version of DOSBox-X to enjoy classic games that are otherwise incompatible with current operating …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/20) has been compiled, enhancing DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC for running classic MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes merges for improved volume label searches, updates to window dimensions, and the reversion of certain changes. Key updates include contributions from various users, enhancing functionality and compatibility. Users can download the latest version of DOSBox-X from the …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/20) has been compiled as an enhanced branch of DOSBox, emulating an Intel x86 PC for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include merging pull requests focusing on stability and features, such as cleaning up Direct3D11 code, fixing crashes related to screen resolution changes and VGA systems, and incorporating an aspect ratio adjustment in window mode. Additionally, the …

DOSBox-X Git (January 13, 2026) is a branch of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the operation of old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes merges for issues related to savestate and memory conversion, as well as the removal of build scripts and support for Tinyfiledialogs in OS/2. Users can download DOSBox-X to access these new features and …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/13) has been compiled, enhancing the DOSBox emulator, which simulates an Intel x86 PC to support running old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest updates include improvements such as making bank switching registers readable and merging pull request #6061 for changelog updates. Users can download the updated version of DOSBox-X from the provided source. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/12) has been compiled as a branch of DOSBox, allowing users to emulate an Intel x86 PC. This enables the running of old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes a fix for crashes when starting the debugger on MinGW builds and updates to make CTL and DISPLAYSIZE registers readable. Users can download the updated …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/11) is a compiled branch of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the play of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include enhancements for DOSBox IG bank switching, which simplifies Windows 3.1 drivers, and several pull requests merging fixes for macOS compatibility and shell file conversions to POSIX compliance. Key changes involve using MACH_PORT_NULL for older …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/10) is an updated version of DOSBox, a tool that emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include fixes for display issues, such as overlapping VGA palettes in the debug overlay and a missing left border line on VGA displays. Additionally, a new control bit has been introduced to manage the VGA …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/08) is the latest compilation of the DOSBox branch, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include new features such as DOSBox IG registers for VGA memory size, control bits to manage VESA and VGA palettes, and improved resource alignment based on video memory size. Additional enhancements involve always using LFB mapping for SVGA …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/07) is a compiled version of DOSBox-X, an enhanced branch of DOSBox that emulates Intel x86 PCs, allowing users to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, and Linux. The update includes several bug fixes, such as corrections to video debug overlays for CGA/PCjr/Tandy formats and a CPU Idle Callback issue that previously hindered performance. Enhancements also address debugging with LOGL improvements, build errors …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/06) is a compiled version of the DOSBox branch that emulates an Intel x86 PC, allowing users to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The recent changelog includes updates such as support for linear framebuffer in 1bpp mode, enhancements to VESA graphics compatibility, and fixes for microphone input using Windows WASAPI. Additionally, it addresses a segmentation fault on macOS …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/04) is a build of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows and Linux. The latest changelog includes updates to configuration, sound emulation adjustments to match hardware rates, enhancements for 4K modes, and improvements to video processing. Notable additions include flags for VESA BIOS modes, a new option in dosbox.conf for video memory reporting, and code …

DOSBox-X v2026.01.02 has been released, enhancing the DOSBox emulator for Intel x86 PCs, enabling legacy MS-DOS games to run on modern systems. Key updates include the removal of 8-bit bank switching limits, improved memory management, and support for multiple disk image swapping. The rendering system was optimized for better performance and oversight, handling various resolutions and advanced scalers seamlessly. VGA output now automatically adjusts to enhance visual accuracy, with new …

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/31) is an updated version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC for running legacy MS-DOS games on modern systems. Key updates in the changelog include expanded keyboard shortcut documentation, fixes for the booting of mounted drives, and improvements to the BOOT command and VESA bank switching. Recent pull requests addressed Wayland compatibility and enforced bank switching limits for specific settings. The software is essential for …

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/31) has been compiled, providing an enhanced version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC. This allows users to run many old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include fixes such as merging a pull request to address Wayland issues and resolving a build error by replacing alloca() with std::vector. The previous version, DOSBox-X Git (2022/12/31), is available …

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/30) has been compiled. It’s a DOSBox branch that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling users to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest update includes a merged pull request for a Wayland fix and sets the default SDL_VIDEODRIVER to x11 for Linux. For those interested, the source can be downloaded from the provided link. DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/30) has …

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/28) has been compiled and enhances DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems. Recent updates include fixes for MinGW build errors, SDL2_net compatibility, and scalability enhancements. Key changes are the removal of width limits for advanced scalers, allowing support for resolutions up to 4K UHD. Additional updates addressed video memory restrictions and dynamic allocation for buffers to prevent crashes in …