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melonDS Git (2026/02/01) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator that is part of a second wave of DS emulator projects. Key features include a nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio), fast JIT recompiler, OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, and support for RTC, microphone, joystick, and savestates. Additional functionalities include various display modes and ongoing works for Wi-Fi connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest changelog highlights a new OpenGL 2D renderer. Download the latest version for x64 systems through the provided source.
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melonDS Git (2026/02/01) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source Nintendo DS (NDS) emulator. It represents the second wave of DS emulators, alongside several other projects you might recognize. Be sure to explore them!
Features of melonDS:
• Nearly complete core (including CPU, video, audio, etc.)
• JIT recompiler for efficient emulation
• OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
• RTC, microphone, and lid closed/open support
• Joystick compatibility
• Savestates functionality
• Multiple display position, sizing, and rotation options
• (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer and online features
• (WIP) DSi emulation
• DLDI compatibility
• (WIP) GBA slot enhancements
• and more features are in the pipeline!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* blackmagic3 – newly developed OpenGL 2D renderer (#2553)
