Run systems such as KolibriOS, Linux, or Windows 98 in a browser with the v86 emulator.
PCjs Machines
PCjs runs online emulators for DOS, Windows, OS/2, and other vintage PC systems in a web browser.
About PCjs Machines
PCjs provides JavaScript machine emulators that run DOS, Windows, OS/2 and other vintage PC applications in a web browser on desktop and mobile devices. Coverage also includes microcomputers, minicomputers, terminals, programmable calculators and arcade machines. The site pairs the emulations with an archive of historical software and documentation.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Browse machine and software combinations using the PCjs Explorer
- Built-in PCjs Debugger provides visual access and control of simulated hardware
- Machines are created with XML files that define components and enabled features
Best for: People who want to understand how early machines worked and experiment with different machine configurations
PCjs Machines at a glance
- Website
- pcjs.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Virtualization
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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