melonDS Git (2026/05/18) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core, JIT recompiler for speed, OpenGL rendering, joystick support, and savestates. It supports various display modes and has work-in-progress features like local multiplayer WiFi, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest update addresses deprecation warnings on Windows and includes a CI switch to Windows-2025-vs2026. Download the latest version here.
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melonDS Git (2026/05/18) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It belongs to a new generation of DS emulators, alongside several other projects you may be familiar with. Be sure to explore them!
Features of melonDS:
âĸ Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
âĸ JIT recompiler for enhanced emulation speed
âĸ OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
âĸ RTC support, microphone functionality, and lid open/close detection
âĸ Joystick compatibility
âĸ Savestates
âĸ Various display positioning, sizing, and rotation options
âĸ (WIP) Wi-Fi: local multiplayer and online features
âĸ (WIP) DSi emulation
âĸ DLDI support
âĸ (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
âĸ Additional features are on the way!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* Addressed various deprecation and format warnings on Windows
* CI: updated the Windows environment to windows-2025-vs2026
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