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melonDS Git (2026/01/12) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a JIT recompiler for fast performance, an OpenGL renderer, and 3D upscaling. Additional features include RTC, microphone support, joystick compatibility, savestates, display customization, and ongoing work on WiFi connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent changes include fixes to the SD/MMC controller. The emulator is available for download in a 64-bit version. For more details, visit the source link provided.
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melonDS Git (2026/01/12) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It belongs to a new wave of DS emulators, alongside several other projects you might already be familiar with. Be sure to check them out!
Features of melonDS:
• Almost complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
• JIT recompiler for efficient emulation
• OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling capabilities
• RTC, microphone, lid close/open support
• Joystick compatible
• Savestates available
• Multiple display position/sizing/rotation modes
• (WIP) Wifi support: local multiplayer, online capabilities
• (WIP) DSi emulation
• DLDI compatibility
• (WIP) GBA slot extensions
• and much more planned!
melonDS Git Change Log:
* Fixes for SD/MMC controller (#2438)
