melonDS Git (2025/12/30) is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete integration of CPU, video, and audio, along with a JIT recompiler for fast emulation. Additional features include an OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, support for RTC, microphone, joystick, and savestates, plus various display adjustments. Ongoing work includes improvements in WiFi functionality for local multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest changelog notes a fix for macOS linking. Download options are available.
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melonDS Git (2025/12/30) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It represents the second wave of DS emulators, alongside several other projects you may be familiar with. Regardless, make sure to explore them!
Features of melonDS:
โข Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
โข JIT recompiler for efficient emulation
โข OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
โข RTC, microphone, lid open/close support
โข Joystick compatibility
โข Savestates functionality
โข Various options for display positioning, sizing, and rotation
โข (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer and online features
โข (WIP) DSi emulation
โข DLDI support
โข (WIP) GBA slot enhancements
โข and additional features are planned!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* Resolved macOS linking issue* (#2527)
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