melonDS Git (March 14, 2026) is a free and open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It boasts features like a nearly complete core with CPU, video, and audio support, a JIT recompiler for speedy emulation, and an OpenGL renderer for 3D upscaling. Additional functionalities include RTC, microphone support, joystick compatibility, and savestates. Various display modes and ongoing work on Wi-Fi for local multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons are also included. Recent updates fix cart address wrapping issues. Download the 64-bit version for enhanced performance.
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melonDS Git (2026/03/14) 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 that you may already be familiar with. Be sure to explore them!
Features of melonDS:
โข Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
โข JIT recompiler for rapid emulation
โข OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
โข RTC, microphone, lid close/open functionality
โข Joystick support
โข Savestates
โข Various display position/sizing/rotation options
โข (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer and online connectivity
โข (WIP) DSi emulation
โข DLDI compatibility
โข (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
โข and much more is in the pipeline!
melonDS Git Changelog:
* Fixed cart address wrapping not being managed correctly (#2606)
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