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AnDOSBox Analysis

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AnDOSBox is a practical DOSBox port for Android that allows users to play classic PC games on mobile devices. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations, providing flexibility for gameplay. The emulator features sound support and input compatibility through software and hardware keyboards, including special keys like Ctrl and ESC. Additionally, it includes virtual controls such as a trackpad and joystick, accommodating various user preferences. Compatibility with external mouse devices further enhances the retro gaming experience for enthusiasts.

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Despite its many features, AnDOSBox does present some challenges. Users may face issues with software keyboard activation on certain devices, and sound problems may occur when specific patches are applied. Moreover, high-end devices may experience performance limitations. It is advised to verify compatibility with DOSBox Team for specific DOS programs to ensure optimal performance.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.2.8
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
4,099
Downloads Last Week
20

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Developer’s Description

Enjoy millions of the latest Android apps, games, music, movies, TV, books, magazines & more. Anytime, anywhere, across your devices.

A DOSBox port for Android. DOSBox is a x86 emulator developed by DOSBox Team for playing old PC games.

** First practical DOS emulator for Android **

** Apps of the Week, ZDNet, Sept 2011 **

IMPORTANT: Like other emulators this software requires sdcard access and lots of resources to run properly. Make sure you have > 50MB free memory, and your sdcard can be accessed through /sdcard.

We appreciate any rating, comments and suggestions, but in case you need some answer, please check faq or email us directly.

Regarding GPL please refer to home page.

Features

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-Portrait and Landscape mode with/without resize.

-Sound support

-Software and Hardware keyboard input

-Support entering special keys like Ctrl, ESC and Function keys

-Support Virtual TrackPad, Virtual Joystick, and Pen mode

-Support mouse control with physical Trackball or Mouse

Regarding arrows and special keys(like ctrl, alt, shift): AnDOSBox is designed to work with external input solution, seek out and use anything you see fit. We also built an "Extra layout" plugin for our Flit Keyboard. (see AnDOSBox home page for details). For enhanced gaming keypad, please check out our "GameKeyboard" app.

Known Issues

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-On some device it failed to call out the software keyboard. In this case, try holding the "menu" hardware key, or turn on (menu->input mode->show keyboard fix).

-In some program sound is broken (stop after awhile) when Speed Patch C is turned on.

-Some devices with physical keyboard failed to input additional characters by pressing Alt+Key. Please refer to FAQ General Usage #1.

-It's said that some high-end snapdragon based devices have poor performance. We never received an official report, please contact developer in this case.

If you have problem running a particular DOS program, please check with DOSBox Team for compatibility before report to us.


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