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DOSBox 3DS vs DOSBox Wii

Both stand on ms-dos emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DOSBox 3DS

Free plan

Choose DOSBox 3DS if you want a free way to run DOS software on a Nintendo 3DS, with configurable emulation and support for several disk image types. Consider another option if your target program is not compatible or you need a host platform other than Nintendo 3DS.

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DOSBox Wii

Free plan

DOSBox Wii offers DOS-compatible emulation with removable-storage support and flexible input options. Its README notes that many games need configuration changes, and the Wii DVD drive and network folders are not available as mounts.

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The facts

DOSBox 3DSDOSBox Wii
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onNot publishedNot published
Lowest paid planNot publishedNot published
Plans publishedNoneNone
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegithub.comgithub.com
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DOSBox 3DS: what it does well

  • Free to use, with source code available.
  • Designed as a DOSBox-SVN port for Nintendo 3DS.
  • Supports ISO, CUE/BIN, CUE/IMG and disk images.
  • Includes gamepad and audio CD support.
  • Offers configurable CPU, graphics and sound settings.

What to know first

  • Does not run every PC program.
  • Uses only one CPU core.
  • Host drives require directories to be mounted.
  • Intended host platform is Nintendo 3DS.

DOSBox Wii: what it does well

  • Supports USB keyboards, USB mice, and Wiimote pointer input.
  • Mounts SD cards and USB drives.
  • Includes an on-screen keyboard and cycle controls.
  • Supports audio CDs and cheats.
  • Free, source-available, and described as GPL-licensed.

What to know first

  • Wii DVD drives and network folders cannot be mounted.
  • Many games require dosbox.conf adjustments.
  • Setup requires a Wii Remote and USB keyboard.
  • Compiling requires devkitPro and a separate SDL Wii project.

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