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melonDS Git (2026/01/26) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a second wave of DS emulators. Its features include a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a fast JIT recompiler, OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling, and support for RTC, microphone, and joystick. It also allows savestates and offers multiple display modes. Work-in-progress features include local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent changelog updates include Wayland support in AppImage releases and improvements to screen sizing hotkeys. Download the latest version for x64 systems.
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melonDS Git (2026/01/26) has been compiled. melonDS is a free and open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It represents a new wave of DS emulators, alongside several other projects that you may already know. Be sure to explore them!
Features of melonDS:
• Almost complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
• JIT recompilation for enhanced speed
• OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling
• RTC, microphone, lid open/close features
• Joystick compatibility
• Save states
• Multiple display positioning, sizing, and rotation options
• (WIP) WiFi: local multiplayer, online connectivity
• (WIP) DSi emulation
• DLDI support
• (WIP) GBA slot enhancements
• and more to come!
Changelog for melonDS Git:
* ci: integrate Wayland support into AppImage releases (#2547)
* update hotkey for screen sizing during swap emphasis (#2540)
