86Box v6.0
5 hours ago
- #retro-computing
- #software-update
- #emulation
- 86Box v6.0 introduces hard disk sounds with recordings from 3600 RPM models, configurable separately from presets.
- A new local network switch allows multiple 86Box machines to connect automatically across platforms, supporting multiple isolated networks with passwords.
- Serial and parallel connectivity updates include configurable printers, new sound devices, Named Pipe support, and improved passthrough features.
- SCSI tape drive emulation is added for retro server backups, with floppy interface tape drives planned for future releases.
- User interface improvements include updated icons, fast-forward and screenshot toolbar buttons, tabbed Settings and Preferences windows, and search for device selectors.
- Custom key bindings are now system-wide in Preferences, and video cards are merged into chipsets with variant selection via a Configure button.
- Daemon Tools MDS v2/MDX image support requires an external component (mdsx.dll/.so) due to licensing, included in downloads but optional for Linux packages.
- Windows ARM64 builds are now available for Snapdragon/Nvidia N1 ARM processors, requiring Windows 11 and lacking some minor features like Discord integration.
- macOS support drops High Sierra 10.13, now requiring Mojave 10.14 or later, with plans to raise to Catalina 10.15 in future releases.
- Numerous bug fixes and performance improvements across emulator, UI, machines, and hardware, including CPU optimizations for ARM hosts and enhanced emulation accuracy.