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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:
âĸ Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
âĸ JIT recompiler for efficient emulation
âĸ OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
âĸ RTC, microphone, lid open/close support
âĸ Joystick compatibility
âĸ Savestates functionality
âĸ Various options for display positioning, sizing, and rotation
âĸ (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer and online features
âĸ (WIP) DSi emulation
âĸ DLDI support
âĸ (WIP) GBA slot enhancements
âĸ and additional features are planned!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* Resolved macOS linking issue* (#2527)
