melonDS Git Release (October 24, 2025)

melonDS Git (2025/10/24) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. Featuring a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, it includes functionalities like JIT recompiler for speed, OpenGL rendering, joystick support, savestates, and various display modes. Work is ongoing for features like local multiplayer Wi-Fi, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates fixed the Qt version check, improved input handling, and addressed compatibility with X11/Wayland displays. Users can download the latest version from various cloud file services.

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melonDS Git (2025/10/24) has been compiled. melonDS is a free and open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It is part of a resurgence in DS emulator development, alongside several other projects you may already know. Be sure to take a look at them!

Features of melonDS:
• Comprehensive core (CPU, video, audio, …)
• JIT recompiler for enhanced performance
• OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling capabilities
• Support for RTC, microphone, and lid open/close
• Joystick compatibility
• Savings states
• Multiple display position, sizing, and rotation options
• (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer and online connectivity
• (WIP) DSi emulation
• DLDI support
• (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
• Additional features are in the pipeline!

Changelog for melonDS Git:
* Fixed the Qt version check to function properly
* Nix: updated inputs and added workaround for dev shell Qt wrapper
* Qt6: adopted a new method for accessing native display/window on X11/Wayland

Download Links:
melonDS Git (2025/10/24):
1cloudfile
gofile
koramaup
mirrored
ranoz
send
usersdrive
vikingfile

Source Code:Here