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melonDS Git (2025/11/25) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator and part of a second wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio), JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL renderer, RTC, joystick support, and savestates. It also offers various display modes and is currently working on Wi-Fi features for local and online multiplayer, DSi emulation, GBA slot add-ons, and more. The latest changelog notes enabling ITCM during direct boot to fix an issue. For download and more information, visit the source link.
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melonDS Git (2025/11/25) has been compiled. melonDS is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS (NDS). It represents the second wave of DS emulators, alongside several other projects you may have already encountered. Regardless, be sure to check them out!
Features of melonDS:
• Almost complete core (CPU, video, audio, …)
• JIT recompiler for enhanced emulation speed
• OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling
• RTC support, microphone, lid functionality
• Joystick compatibility
• Savestates available
• Multiple display position/sizing/rotation modes
• (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer, online connectivity
• (WIP) DSi emulation
• DLDI support
• (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
• and more features are in the pipeline!
Changelog for melonDS Git:
* NDS: ITCM enabled during direct boot (fixes armwrestler)
