Posted Jun 07, 2007 at 10:19AM by Ryan A. Listed in: Homebrew Applications Tags: Custom Firmware, homebrew community, DOSBox
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DosBox - Image 1

A couple of days ago, homebrew developer Crazy C released a new patch for the much-loved DOS emulator for the PlayStation Portable, DosBox. However, the release didn't quite go smoothly because all the files were kind of scattered all over, and those interested on using it had to first find the files.

However, today's a good day for DosBox because a sector of the homebrew community, in a joint effort, came up with a pre-made EBOOT for DosBox. So far, video games found to be working with the emulator include Warcraft 1 (Warcraft: Orcs & Humans), Prince of Persia 2, and even Theme Park.

Speaking of which, some users noted that Warcraft 1 ran on DosBox at around 7 to 10 fps but hey, this is a collaborative effort and as such, it isn't bad at all. Besides, we believe that a homebrew of this caliber will just keep on getting better and better - and we hope to see updated versions coming soon.

It was said by some users that this EBOOT works with custom firmware 3.40 OE.

Download: DosBox (pre-made EBOOT)


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   by karloman (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » corrupt?

it seems to me the download is corrupt;

I get an unexpected end of file error!

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why did the above appear in my comment box?
including name and short descrip?


   Re: Dan (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » I got the same thing.

Grab it from DCEMU, they have the complete working version.

   Re: KaVaYo (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Yes...

Yes... I hope to be fixed soon. Anyway I'll get it from DCEMU.

   Re: J Z (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » yeah

Corrupt as well. The one at DCEmu isnt the eboot correct? I only found one and I dont know what to do with it...
   by LL (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » games

I don't have my psp with me, but does Warcraft 2 work?


   Re: .. (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » ..

I didn't work for me a few builds back, but now it might.

   Re: dodswm (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » yep!

yes it does..... only about 10fps tho

   Re: .. (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » ..

Thanks dodswm for the info. ^_^
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   by zomgzomgzomg (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Dwarven Fortress?

I'd like to know if you can run Dwarven Fortress on this - now that would be class.

   by >.> (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Jazz Jackrabbit?

Jazz works yesno?


   Re: Mr. D In Action (Unregistered) - 2007-06-08
 » Hey

Someone already ported Jazz Jackrabbit.
http://dl.qj.net/Jazz-Jack-Rabbit-PSP-v0.02-PSP-Homebrew-Games/pg/12/fid/4652/catid/195
   by aldostools (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Wow!! my program worked!!!

I tried a DOS application that I programmed in 1995 using QuickBASIC 7.0 Professional Edition and I couldn't believe that it worked... So if you know QuickBASIC, you could create your own applications for the PSP.

   by Shuren [ITA] (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Shuren [ITA] test

i've tried:
Battletech Crescent Hawk Inception
Arena
Heretic
Dune 2 (quello strategico)
Threat

Unfortunately they are still slow ...anyway they all works! Sound and graphic are perfectly emulated!
:D

I hope Dosbox will be optimized!

   by MS-DOS Prompt (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Can't wait for the next version!

Space Quest 1-5 (and SQ1 VGA)
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary
Star Trek Rites

In theory, SQ6 should also run on it, since it has a dos mode for the game as well. Graphics are perfect, sound runs perfect, and depending on the frame rates, music usually runs quite well. I'm looking forward to the next update. :D

   by bigg'uns (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » finally!

some real homebrew getting released on pspupdates! big thanks to all involved, will try this tonight.

ps. to >> - there is a seperate psp emulator for jazz jackrabbit that is really good, and will run it better than this will.

dos games=my whole childhood, as i was denied access to consoles until n64 times ;-) can not wait to load up some old school 80286 classics!!!

   by .. (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » ..

W00t! Shuffle Puck Cafe! Anybody know how to F1 using the P-Sprint keyboard? I would really appreciate any help. Thanks all!

   by Elder Scrolls Fan (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Needs more Elder Scrolls

If this can someday run Arena or Daggerfall, you'll be my hero. ^^;

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   by Arcadae (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Master of Magic

Has anyone tried Master of Magic?

How about the original Civilization?

   by Goldfire (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » Cool

qBasic & Raptor here I come! Probably painfully slow though, would love to see this improved on.

   by the_darkside_986 (Unregistered) - 2007-06-07
 » awesome

Holy **** this is amazing. I've still got my old theme park CD lying around here but I can't quite fit that inside a PSP :(

Maybe with PSP-specific optimizations it could run Daggerfall. Or I'm just dreaming.

   by ... (Unregistered) - 2007-06-08
 » ...

Is this for 1.5?


   Re: .. (Unregistered) - 2007-06-08
 » ..

No, it's for Sony's official 3.50 firmware. :P

   Re: Demonsweat (Unregistered) - 2007-06-08
 » .

It's for 1.50 or any OE firmware, not the official ones.
   by . (Unregistered) - 2007-06-08
 » .

'No, it's for Sony's official 3.50 firmware' I wonder if anyone was stupid enough to upgrade to 3,50 filmware that would be so funy. ha ha ha ha

   by elcius (Unregistered) - 2007-06-08
 » dumb server

dcemu keeps terminating the connection, can someone with the full file please upload it somewhere.


   Re: Mr. D In Action (Unregistered) - 2007-06-08
 » lofl

Get a download accelerator.

   Re: elcius (Unregistered) - 2007-06-09
 » duh..

don't you think i already tried, there server is poorly configured, connection timeout or something.
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   by sylar - 2007-06-09
 » piKey implementation (www.Noobz.eu)


Just a suggestion

DosBox needs to have piKey implemented... that way you would not have to be bothered about complicated controls....

(Also,this would mean opening the door to a proper aplication to type texts without limit in size while on the go... or even programming stuff in C for instance)

Also Danzff Virtual Keyboard should be implemented as well, for those that do not have a IR keyboard.

After that, this homebrew would be BRILLIANT.

   by J Z (Unregistered) - 2007-06-09
 » FIX PLEASE

QJ PLEASE fix the download!! It is CORRUPT!


   Re: J Z (Unregistered) - 2007-06-09
 » dcemu

I got it from DCemu, and first of all, it wouldn't play my favorite game, Cyclones, second, it would only go to the menu on my 2nd, Crazy Cars III, and 3rd, the reason I couldn't go past the Crazy Cars menu was because I couldn't move the little pointer arrow to select anything. I also got Sango Fighter 2 to load, but the controls don't fully work in that either, so I couldn't select a character. Anyone else notice this half-butt working control system lol.

Anyways this is awesome though. If Cyclones will work and speed will get optimized, and the controls work properly in a later version it will be sweeeeeet.

   Re: Eric (Unregistered) - 2007-06-10
 » Control

You do realize that the controls are completely configurable? (Look at the batch file for an example)

So far I've got wolfenstien 3d fully configured and working. Using the "mouse" for movement to free up keys.

Just got XWing installed and need to configure that (setting up controls will be fun). But it runs pretty well.

Anyone try Privateer? I haven't been able to get it running, but my copy is old and probably bad.

Sw: Dark Forces failed, but that isn't surprising. Was able to get Duke3d to the menu but it crashed after that.

   Re: J Z (Unregistered) - 2007-06-12
 » I did not

I did not know that... I'll take a look thanks for the tip. Wasn't really much of a readme that I saw, unless I missed that as well lol.
   by Guest (Unregistered) - 2007-06-10
 » sfsegreg

download it from psp-hacks.com

   by Ragnar (Unregistered) - 2007-06-10
 » AT LAST

I was waiting for an update for SOOOOOOOOOOOO long, since the first one came out, it was sluggish as hell XD, and the keyboard sucked, I really hope it's updated even further, I hope it makes DOs games playable, duke nukems, Boppin, bio menace :P those rock, oh yeah all commander Keens ( I am aware one of them was ported) KEEP IT UP WANNA SEE THIS FULLY WORKING, if possible ofc.

   by yamabigdog (Unregistered) - 2007-06-11
 » Diablo?

Does diablo run on this?



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