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melonDS Git (2026/04/28) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core with fast emulation through a JIT recompiler, OpenGL rendering, and support for RTC and microphones. Other features include joystick support, savestates, multiple display modes, and ongoing work on local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates relaxed audio skew limitations and removed margins for audio samples at lower speeds. The emulator can be downloaded in x64 format.
melonDS Git (2026/04/28) has been compiled. melonDS serves as an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It is part of a newer wave of DS emulators, along with several other projects that you may be familiar with. Be sure to check them out!
Key Features of melonDS:
• Almost complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
• JIT recompiler for enhanced emulation speed
• OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling capabilities
• RTC, microphone support, lid open/close functionality
• Joystick compatibility
• Savestates feature
• Multiple display positioning, sizing, and rotation options
• (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer and online connectivity
• (WIP) DSi emulation support
• DLDI compatibility
• (WIP) GBA slot extensions
• Additional features are planned!
Changelog for melonDS Git:
* Relaxed audio skew limitations for target FPS
* Removed margin for filling audio samples at reduced speeds
