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melonDS Git (2026/05/28) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a second wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, along with a JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL renderer, and 3D upscaling. Additional features include RTC support, microphone functionality, joystick support, and savestates. Work is ongoing for WiFi multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates include bug fixes and input updates. melonDS continues to evolve, promising more features in the future. Download is available for x64 systems.
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melonDS Git (2026/05/28) has been compiled. melonDS serves as an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It represents the second wave of DS emulator developments. You may have heard of several other projects within this wave—be sure to check them out!
Features of melonDS:
• Almost a complete core (CPU, graphics, audio, …)
• JIT recompiler for enhanced emulation speed
• OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
• RTC, microphone support, lid close/open functionality
• Joystick compatibility
• Savestates feature
• Multiple display position/sizing/rotation options
• (WIP) Wifi capabilities for local multiplayer and online features
• (WIP) DSi emulation
• DLDI support
• (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
• More features in development!
Changelog for melonDS Git:
* Fixed a potential issue with VRAMSTAT (great catch Jakly!)
* vcpkg 9b965a116838c6cdcd36bca60d1b81b030c8ab8d
* nix: updated inputs
* ci: configured fail-fast: false for macOS to prevent one architecture’s failure from affecting another
