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86Box vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at 86Box and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

86Box

86Box

Gaming Software

86Box is an open-source x86 emulator that specializes in emulating software and hardware from the 1980s and early 1990s. It supports emulating systems like DOS, early versions of Windows, and classic games and applications.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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