DOSBox

DOS emulator

DOSBox: DOS Emulator for Chrome OS

"DOSBox" is a powerful DOS emulator designed for Chrome OS, allowing users to run classic MS-DOS games and applications. It emulates an Intel x86 PC, providing essential sound and graphics capabilities necessary for old software. This extension also features a DOS-like command prompt, gamepad support, and tools for mounting and creating disk images. With a focus on retro gaming, DOSBox maintains compatibility with a broad range of DOS titles and enhances the experience with video filters and adjustable settings.

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Extension stats

By: computer anatomy

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 3.91

(22)

Version: 2.7.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-12)

Creation date: 2019-08-07

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

system.cpu
storage
unlimitedStorage

Size: 12.09M

Email: 5a*****@gmail.com

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# 24,915 ▲ 103

Other rankings

#1082 in Games ▲ 25 #44 in computer keyword 20 #261 in import keyword 26 ▲ 14

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, complete with sound, graphics, mouse, joystick, etc., necessary for running many old MS-DOS games that simply cannot be run on modern PCs and operating systems, such as Google(TM) Chrome OS, Chrome OS Flex. However, it is not restricted to running only games. In theory, any MS-DOS or PC-DOS (referred to commonly as "DOS") application should run in DOSBox, but the emphasis has been on getting DOS games to run smoothly. DOSBox also comes with its own DOS-like command prompt. It is still quite rudimentary and lacks many of the features found in MS-DOS, but it is sufficient for installing and running most DOS games. Legal Notice

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well with classic DOS games
User-friendly interface compared to free version
Excellent support and responsiveness
Full-screen and scaling options
Stability improvements over the free version

Cons

Crashes on certain games or applications
File manager issues and difficulty importing files
Requires knowledge of MS DOS for effective use
Mouse pointer synchronization problems
Incompatibility with some Chromebooks

Most mentioned

Does not work on some devices
Crashes or illegal commands in some games
Positive feedback on support and interface
Works for various classic games
Issues with importing files or using commands

User reviews

Not sure what happened but your file manager is completely broken, bro. It doesn't do anything, doesn't allow us to add folders.

Callinicus A. Rimmonsrider, 2024-10-27

Installed and it doesn't work on my Chromebook. It flashes then closes. Completely useless. Took something simple and turned it into a nightmare. Wish I could give it a billion zeros. Going back to Windows platform where there's a working version of DosBox available to use without the headaches.