melonDS
by StapleButter
LemonDS is an emulator for the Nintendo DS, allowing s to play classic Nintendo DS games on their computers.
MelonDS
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Overview
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MelonDS is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator developed by Carl Kenner. It is written in C++ and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The emulator is capable of running commercial and homebrew Nintendo DS ROMs, allowing s to play their favorite games on their computer. It also s a wide range of features, making it a great emulator for those looking to emulate the Nintendo DS.
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MelonDS has a wide range of features that make it one of the best Nintendo DS emulators.
- Emulates both commercial and homebrew Nintendo DS ROMs.
- s a wide range of gamepad and keyboard input options.
- Includes an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
- Automatically saves the game state when exiting the emulator.
- s save states, allowing s to save the game at any point.
- s multiple displays, including stretched and windowed modes.
- Includes for cheat codes and GameShark codes.
- Includes for multiplayer games over a local network.
- Includes integrated tools for debugging, speedrunning, and modding.
- s high-resolution rendering, allowing games to run at up to 4K resolution.
- Includes for the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak and Nintendo DS Motion Pack.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS touch screen and microphone.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS microphone and camera.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS Wireless Communication.
- s multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.
- Includes an online leaderboard for speedruns and achievements.
- Includes for various controllers, including the Xbox 360 and PS4 controllers.
- Includes an in-game video recording feature.
- Includes an online store for ing additional games, skins, and mods.
- Includes a built-in web browser for accessing online resources.
- Includes for various sound formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, and OGG.
- Includes for various texture formats, including PNG, JPEG, BMP, and TGA.
- Includes for various shader formats, including GLSL, HLSL, and Cg.
- Includes for various graphics APIs, including OpenGL, Direct3D, and Vulkan.
- Includes for various game engines, including Unreal Engine, Unity, and GameMaker.
- Includes for various development environments, including Eclipse.
- Includes for various accessory devices, including the Wiimote and Wii U GamePad.
- Includes for various file formats, including ZIP, 7z, and RAR.
- Includes for various networking protocols, including T/IP and UDP.
- Includes for various scripting languages, including Lua, JavaScript, and Python.
- Includes for various debugging tools, including GDB and Valgrind.
- Includes for various debugging features, including breakpoints, watchpoints, and memory tracing.
- Includes for various emulation features, including save states, speedhacks, and cheat codes.
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Overview
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MelonDS is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator developed by Carl Kenner. It is written in C++ and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The emulator is capable of running commercial and homebrew Nintendo DS ROMs, allowing s to play their favorite games on their computer. It also s a wide range of features, making it a great emulator for those looking to emulate the Nintendo DS.
MelonDS offers improved emulation accuracy and performance over other DS emulators.Features:
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MelonDS has a wide range of features that make it one of the best Nintendo DS emulators.
- Emulates both commercial and homebrew Nintendo DS ROMs.
- s a wide range of gamepad and keyboard input options.
- Includes an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
- Automatically saves the game state when exiting the emulator.
- s save states, allowing s to save the game at any point.
- s multiple displays, including stretched and windowed modes.
- Includes for cheat codes and GameShark codes.
- Includes for multiplayer games over a local network.
- Includes integrated tools for debugging, speedrunning, and modding.
- s high-resolution rendering, allowing games to run at up to 4K resolution.
- Includes for the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak and Nintendo DS Motion Pack.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS touch screen and microphone.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS microphone and camera.
- Includes for the Nintendo DS Wireless Communication.
- s multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.
- Includes an online leaderboard for speedruns and achievements.
- Includes for various controllers, including the Xbox 360 and PS4 controllers.
- Includes an in-game video recording feature.
- Includes an online store for ing additional games, skins, and mods.
- Includes a built-in web browser for accessing online resources.
- Includes for various sound formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, and OGG.
- Includes for various texture formats, including PNG, JPEG, BMP, and TGA.
- Includes for various shader formats, including GLSL, HLSL, and Cg.
- Includes for various graphics APIs, including OpenGL, Direct3D, and Vulkan.
- Includes for various game engines, including Unreal Engine, Unity, and GameMaker.
- Includes for various development environments, including Eclipse.
- Includes for various accessory devices, including the Wiimote and Wii U GamePad.
- Includes for various file formats, including ZIP, 7z, and RAR.
- Includes for various networking protocols, including T/IP and UDP.
- Includes for various scripting languages, including Lua, JavaScript, and Python.
- Includes for various debugging tools, including GDB and Valgrind.
- Includes for various debugging features, including breakpoints, watchpoints, and memory tracing.
- Includes for various emulation features, including save states, speedhacks, and cheat codes.
MelonDS requires Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.9 or later, or a Linux distribution with GTK+ 3.4 or later. It also requires a U with SSE2 , and a GPU that s OpenGL 2.1 or later.
PROS
Allows for local Wi-Fi for multiplayer games.
Provides accurate Nintendo DS emulation.
Lightweight and easy to use interface.
Provides accurate Nintendo DS emulation.
Lightweight and easy to use interface.
CONS
Lacks some features compared to other DS emulators.
Doesn't online multiplayer.
Interface can be confusing for beginners.
Doesn't online multiplayer.
Interface can be confusing for beginners.
Theo L.
MelonDS is a great emulator for playing Nintendo DS games. It runs smoothly and offers good frame rate. The UI is modern and easy to use, making it an enjoyable experience. The audio quality of the games is quite good and the controls are responsive. I also appreciate the fact that the emulator s both single-player and local multiplayer. It's also nice that there are plenty of options to customize the visuals and audio. All in all, it's a great emulator that offers a great experience.
Matthew M.
I recently ed MelonDS and I'm impressed by how smooth the gameplay is. The 3D graphics look great and the sound quality is surprisingly good. Input lag is close to non-existent and the interface is easy to navigate. However, it has a couple of quirks that can be annoying.
Lucas S.
This is a software that emulates a handheld gaming console, allowing s to play classic Nintendo DS games on their computers. It offers features such as save states, cheat codes, and controller , and can run on a variety of operating systems. The software also allows players to connect to each other online and play multiplayer games.
Connor
Offers a great experience for Nintendo DS emulation with a variety of features.
Owen
Efficient emulation, customizable settings, s local multiplayer.
Theo
Accurate, reliable Nintendo DS emulator.
Ryan
Efficient Nintendo DS emulation.
