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melonDS Git (2026/04/11) is a compiled open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of the second wave of DS emulators. It boasts a nearly complete core, including features like JIT recompiler, OpenGL rendering, RTC, microphone support, joystick compatibility, and savestates. It also offers various display modes and has ongoing work for WiFi multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates addressed a FreeBSD issue and improved CI actions. For more details and downloading the x64 version released on 2026/03/14, visit the provided link.
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melonDS Git (2026/04/11) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It belongs to a new generation of DS emulators. There are a few other projects in this wave that you may already be familiar with. Be sure to check them out!
Features of melonDS:
âĸ Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
âĸ Fast emulation using a JIT recompiler
âĸ OpenGL renderer and 3D upscaling capabilities
âĸ Support for RTC, microphone, and lid close/open
âĸ Joystick compatibility
âĸ Savestates functionality
âĸ Multiple display position, sizing, and rotation modes
âĸ (WIP) Wifi for local multiplayer and online connections
âĸ (WIP) DSi emulation
âĸ DLDI support
âĸ (WIP) GBA slot attachments
âĸ More features planned!
Changelog for melonDS Git:
* CI: Resolved FreeBSD hanging issue (#2624)
* CI: Updated actions/{checkout,upload-artifact} to the latest version (#2612)
