Homebrew [WIP/DEMO] 3DOS - 8086(DOS) emulator for the 3DS

[Selim873]

I agree on ifrit's bet! That would make this project SO much more compatible, and it would be much easier to work with! Guess we'll have to play the waiting game to see what it is!

 

[Naked_Snake]

Windows 3.11 for shots and giggles I hope

 

[Procyon]

Built the 3DOS files on Linux, let's try it out,

The keyboard is very ugly and I can't exit, other than that keep up the work.

 

[heartofdestany]

Will DOS games that utilize mouse input be supported? I guess what I mean is will I be able to play lets say.. Princess Maker 2?

 

[shutterbug2000]

Well, I have some... rather unfortunate news. I have been working almost nonstop on trying to get DOSbox working... but I just can't seem to make it work. The issue is that the sdl on the 3DS just doesn't support all the features that DOSbox needs. I WILL keep trying, and maybe contact a few people on the forums that have worked with the SDL 3DS and see if they can help.

Just kinda wanted to let everyone know that the project is still going, and maybe I'll actually have something good to post about next time!

 

[shutterbug2000]

So, I may have some good news soon(NOT gateway soon ). Depends. Consider this project sort of being reworked right now.

 

[shutterbug2000]

Ok, I need some input here. What would you like me to do. Dosbox... is likely not going to happen . That DOESN'T mean the project is dead, it just means we'll need another emulator to port(if you know of any, let me know ), to continue working with the original(8086tiny), or to make an entire emulator from scratch(Would allow me to optimize it more, but would obviously take a lot longer.).

Let me know what you want me to do.

Thanks!

 

[teampleb]

Ok, I need some input here. What would you like me to do. Dosbox... is likely not going to happen . That DOESN'T mean the project is dead, it just means we'll need another emulator to port(if you know of any, let me know ), to continue working with the original(8086tiny), or to make an entire emulator from scratch(Would allow me to optimize it more, but would obviously take a lot longer.).

Let me know what you want me to do.

Thanks!

Maybe you could port this? IDK.

 

[shutterbug2000]

Maybe you could port this? IDK.

Would need to be c/c++

 

[teampleb]

Would need to be c/c++

I suggested that because there really isn't much besides DOSBox. I think you'd need to code one from scratch then.

 

[shutterbug2000]

I suggested that because there really isn't much besides DOSBox. I think you'd need to code one from scratch then.

Yeah, kinda what I figured. Anyone know a good starting place for some x86 docs?

 

[teampleb]

Yeah, kinda what I figured. Anyone know a good starting place for some x86 docs?

The DOSBox source code? You could base your emulator on it but build it without the SDL library.

 

[MassExplosion213]

The DOSBox source code? You could base your emulator on it but build it without the SDL library.

Or with sdl. There's a 3ds port.

 

[teampleb]

Or with sdl. There's a 3ds port.

Doesn't DOSBox need SDL2? That's SDL 1 I think.

 

[MassExplosion213]

Doesn't DOSBox need SDL2? That's SDL 1 I think.

Idk. Haven't looked into it.

 

[BufferOverflow]

Something new about the project?

 

[Hopalongtom]

Would love to see if this could be used to play "Command & Conquer" sometime in the future!

 

[shutterbug2000]

Something new about the project?

Sorta. I'm gonna stick with the original plan of using 8086tiny, and add improvements and whatnot.

 

[shutterbug2000]

Doesn't DOSBox need SDL2? That's SDL 1 I think.

After looking at this, I've found the issue. It's the exact OPPOSITE. DOSBox needs SDL 1, not 2, which is what the sdl port is.

I've found a patch for SDL 2 compatibility for DOSBox, so expect something, hopefully good, within the next few hours.

 

[william341]

yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay. thank you.