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melonDS Git (2026/02/03) is a compiled version of an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulator projects. Key features include a nearly complete core with CPU, video, audio support, a JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling, joystick support, savestates, and various display adjustments. It also has ongoing work for features like local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates include basic sanity checks for ROM loading and BIOSPROT initialization fixes. Download the latest version from the provided source.
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melonDS Git (2026/02/03) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It is part of a new generation of DS emulators, alongside several other projects you may be familiar with. Be sure to explore them!
Features of melonDS:
• Almost a complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
• JIT recompiler for enhanced emulation speeds
• OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling
• Real-time clock, microphone support, lid close/open function
• Joystick compatibility
• Savestates functionality
• Multiple display positioning, sizing, and rotation modes
• (WIP) Wifi features: local multiplayer and online connectivity
• (WIP) DSi emulation capabilities
• DLDI support
• (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
• and additional features are in the pipeline!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* Added basic sanity checks for ROM loading
* Fixed BIOSPROT initialization (#2564)
