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melonDS Git (2026/01/17) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator that represents a new wave of NDS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio), fast JIT recompiler, OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, and support for RTC, microphone, and joystick. It offers savestates and various display modes, alongside in-progress features like local multiplayer WiFi, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. A recent changelog mentions a fix for a crash when a ROM lacks a banner. Explore additional emulator projects for enhanced gaming experiences.
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melonDS Git (2026/01/17) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It represents a new generation of DS emulators, alongside several other projects you might already know about. Be sure to check them out!
Features of melonDS:
âĸ Almost complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
âĸ JIT recompiler for enhanced emulation speed
âĸ OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling
âĸ RTC, microphone, lid open/close support
âĸ Joystick compatibility
âĸ Save states functionality
âĸ Multiple display position/sizing/rotation options
âĸ (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer, online networking
âĸ (WIP) DSi emulation features
âĸ DLDI support
âĸ (WIP) GBA slot extensions
âĸ More features are on the way!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* ROMInfoDialog: fixed crash issue when no banner is present for ROM
