melonDS Git (2025/12/22) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core, JIT recompiler for fast performance, OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, and support for RTC, microphone, joystick, and savestates. It also includes various display modes and is currently working on local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent changes address building issues and enhance the DateTimeDialog functionality. The latest version can be downloaded for x64 systems, with additional features planned for future updates.
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melonDS Git (2025/12/22) has been released. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It represents the second wave of DS emulators, joining several other projects that you may already know. Be sure to check them out!
Features of melonDS:
โข Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
โข JIT recompiler for optimized emulation
โข OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
โข RTC, microphone, lid open/close functionality
โข Joystick support
โข Savestates
โข Multiple display position/sizing/rotation options
โข (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer and online connectivity
โข (WIP) DSi emulation
โข DLDI support
โข (WIP) GBA slot accessories
โข and more features planned!
Changelog for melonDS Git:
* Fixed building with Wayland disabled (#2513)
* DateTimeDialog: updated txtNewCustomTime to current time when ‘Change to:’ checkbox is enabled (#2490)
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