If you grew up with PC gaming in the 90s, you will have fond memories of some great ones DOS games bhalu Dangerous Dave, Prince of Persia, Xcom, Fallout, WWF: Wrestlemania, Doom, Wolfenstein, etc. We’re both surprised and saddened that none of these great games are porting to mobile devices, but DOS emulation allows you to configure them yourself. In this article, we will cover absolutely everything you will need to do, in detail, to set up how to play DOS games for free on an Android smartphone.
How to play DOS games on Android for free
DOS emulation is definitely not for the faint of heart. It takes time and effort to set up the emulator and customize the controls for each game. Another challenge is getting the game itself. You can buy most DOS games from GoG and download many for free from the web, but the process is tedious. The result, however, can be totally worth the effort as you can play great nostalgic games without microtransactions or ads.
Step 1: Download a DOS emulator
Put simply, an emulator is software that allows one system to behave like another. You have emulators that allow you to run Android apps on your PC and vice versa. Our recommended app for dos emulator is Magic Dos Box as it allows you to extensively customize the interface. The free version lets you add a single game to experiment with, but if you’re looking to emulate multiple games at a time, you’ll need to purchase the app.
- Biex tinstalla Magic dosbox fuq it-tagħmir Android tiegħek.
- On Merħba screen, press the green arrow button to start the application.
- Then, under Game layout and settings location, select Privat.
- Choose your desired theme, if you are new to all this, consider opting for the tema standard (The second one).
- Finally, tap the button with a green check mark to finish setting up the app.
Step 2: Download some DOS games
Download the desired DOS game to your Android device. GOG.com is among the most trusted sites to buy / download various DOS games (I don’t recommend Steam as the Steam version of DOS games may be modified for Windows compatibility).
DOS games can vary drastically in size, so it’s hard to put your finger on them. Major titles will venture into the GB while some older classics may arrive in the MB. It’s a good idea to check the size of the game before downloading, to make sure there is enough space on your phone to fit it.
Step 3: extract and organize files
Put the game in internal storage (an SD card is not recommended) and inside a folder. If it’s in a compressed format, don’t forget to extract it beforehand. In this guide we will use the / storage / emulated / 0 / Download / DOS path, where DOS is the folder where all games will be stored. Using folders to organize files for emulators keeps things tidy. This is much better than having a bunch of large DOS game files scattered in random areas on mobile memory.
Pass 4: Tagħbija tal-logħob
- Open the Magic Dosbox app and tap the aktar mark in the center left of the screen.
- Now, in the Add dialog, tap Logħba ġdida.
- Fil- Konfigurazzjoni dialog box, give the game a titolu. Now scroll down until you reach the softwer taqsima.
- Touch Agħżel taħt il- Programm ewlieni section and go to the game exe file. This .exe will be responsible for running the selected DOS game on your Android device.
- Below the main program is the It-twaqqif ta section. Touch the Agħżel and select the game .frfett il-lejl file. However, if there is no such .bat file, you can select the same .exe file you chose above. Leave all other fields as they are.
After touching it ICT Tac box, there will be a Prosit Message. At this point, your game should also be running in the background. Close the congratulations dialog and start playing your favorite DOS game on your Android device. If you want to further enhance your gaming experience by adding virtual keys, hotkeys, a game pad or a virtual joystick, read on.
Pass 5: Kun familjari mal-kontrolli u s-settings
The app has a number of important tools, which for some reason are somehow hidden. To view them, press the Back button and the Settings Ġenerali menu. Includes adding virtual keys, special keys (function keys, Alt, Shift, Enter, space bar, etc.), Mouse, keyboard, etc.
To play DOS emulation games on Android devices, you might consider adding a joystick or virtual keys. For this, long press on the screen for a couple of seconds. The Settings Ġenerali the dialog box will then be displayed. Closing it will open the file later Widget section. Just tap on the desired option and place it anywhere on the screen. Don’t forget to save your widgets by selecting each of them individually and tapping the save (floppy) icon.
Also, if you want to play any game in full screen mode, tap Aġġusta l-iskrin (General settings)> Daqs u post > Change Appearance mode għal Skrin sħiħ u Sellum għal % 100. Also, change the orientation of your device to Pajsaġġ modalità.
This is all you need to play any DOS game on your Android device. Although the installation may seem lengthy, follow all the instructions listed and it will be a breeze for you. If you still have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section below.
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