DOSBOX

DOSBox is an emulator which mimics an Intel x86 computer running MS-DOS. It is intended for running DOS-based IBM PC compatible programs, especially computer games that won't run at all on non-x86 hardware like PSP.

Features

• The emulator is capable of running DOS programs that require the CPU to be in real mode or protected mode.
• Dynamic CPU core: option to use binary translation|dynamic instruction translation is available although this setting is less accurate and reliable, it is significantly faster than interpretive CPU emulation.
• Graphics emulation: DOSBox is capable of emulating various graphical settings, including text mode emulation.
• Sound emulation: DOSBox is also capable of emulating various digitized sound cards.
• Network emulation: A component that differentiates DOSBox from other emulators is its ability to simulate peer-to-peer or Internet/Intranet networking. This includes modem simulation over Internet protocol suite|TCP/IP, allowing for DOS modem games to be played over modern LANs or the Internet, and IPX network tunneling, which allows for old IPX DOS multiplayer games to be played as UDP/IP over modern LANs or the Internet. Win32 and Linux specific builds support direct serial port access.
• Bootable images: In addition to its internal shell, DOSBox also supports running image files of games and software originally intended to start without any operating system.
• Serial Port: DOSBox is capable of timing compatible implementation of the serial ports, and runs several old hardware and software dependent on such; however, some USB devices that are supported by the host OS can act as a replacement for older serial port devices when using the emulator.