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melonDS Git (2026/02/13) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of the second wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core, JIT recompiler for speed, OpenGL rendering, joystick support, savestates, and multiple display modes. It also supports RTC, microphone, and lid features. Work-in-progress features include local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates fixed the EmuSettingsDialog and allowed booting in DSi direct mode without BIOS/firmware/NAND dumps. For more details, download the latest version at the provided source link.
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melonDS Git (2026/02/13) has been compiled. melonDS is a free and open-source Nintendo DS (NDS) emulator. It belongs to a new generation of DS emulators, alongside several other projects that you might have already encountered. Be sure to check them out!
Key Features of melonDS:
• Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
• JIT recompiler for enhanced emulation speed
• OpenGL support with 3D upscaling
• Real-time clock, microphone, lid open/close functionality
• Joystick compatibility
• Savestates
• Multiple display positioning, sizing, and rotation options
• (WIP) Wifi support: local multiplayer and online connection
• (WIP) DSi emulation
• DLDI support
• (WIP) Game Boy Advance slot expansions
• And more features are on the way!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* Corrected the starting tab for EmuSettingsDialog (again)
* Enabled booting in DSi direct mode without requiring BIOS/firmware/NAND dumps. (#2523)
