# Magic DosBox

> MS-DOS in your pocket. Play old DOS games anywhere you are ;)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/bruenor.magicbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bruenor.magicbox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `bruenor.magicbox`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bruenor
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 65,554
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (1,443 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.104
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-26
- **First published:** 2014-06-12
- **Publisher country:** SK
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bruenor.magicbox)
- **Website:** [http://imejl.sk](http://imejl.sk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://magicbox.imejl.sk/googleplayprivacy/](http://magicbox.imejl.sk/googleplayprivacy/)

## Description

Magic DosBox is a highly optimized DOSBox port designed specifically for Android devices, enabling you to play classic DOS and Windows games on the go without any external hardware. It features a unique, customizable on-screen control system including various widgets like keyboard, mouse, gamepad, and DPAD support, tailored to enhance gameplay on touch devices.

This emulator supports sound, multiple languages, game collections, export/import of profiles, networking via IPX for multiplayer gaming, and a wide range of input devices including Samsung stylus, external gamepads, and physical mouse. With fast emulation, customizable layouts, screenshot capabilities, and compatibility with numerous game formats (*.iso, *.gog, *.inst, *.cue), Magic DosBox offers an immersive retro gaming experience on Android platforms.

## Rankings

- #267,062 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `bruenor.magicbox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`

## Review summary

Magic DosBox is highly praised as the best DOS emulator on Android, offering deep customization and excellent support for multiple input devices, making it easy to play classic DOS games on mobile. Users appreciate its active development and community support. However, some common issues include mouse cursor offset problems in certain games, manual setup limitations for advanced features, controller input issues on device rotation, and minor UI and widget bugs. Despite these, its usability, customization, and developer responsiveness make it a top choice for DOS gaming on Android.

### Pros

- Excellent DOSBox emulator with extensive customization options for controls and UI layouts.
- User-friendly setup with helpful guides and an active support forum/community.
- Supports multiple input methods including touch, mouse, keyboard, gamepads, and Bluetooth controllers.
- Allows creating custom profiles and shortcuts for individual games, enhancing usability.
- Active and responsive developer support with frequent updates adapting to Android system changes.

### Cons

- Some issues with mouse emulation causing cursor offset in certain games, affecting gameplay.
- Limited default features like mounting floppy disks and automating batch file calls, requiring manual configuration.
- Input problems when switching device orientation, especially affecting gamepad D-Pad functionality in landscape mode.
- Occasional quirks and bugs such as inability to set custom CPU cycles or widget layer issues.
- UI design could be improved for aesthetics and ease of organizing games into collections/folders.

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