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|version = {{Version|MelonDS}} | |version = {{Version|MelonDS}} | ||
|active = Yes | |active = Yes | ||
− | |platform = [[Emulators on PC|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android OS|Android]]<small> (Unofficial)</small><br/>[[Emulators on Switch|Nintendo Switch]] | + | |platform = [[Emulators on PC|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android OS|Android]]<small> (Unofficial)</small><br/>[[Emulators on Switch|Nintendo Switch]]<br/>[[Emulators on Vita|PlayStation Vita]] |
− | |target = [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS | + | |target = [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS]] |
|developer = [https://github.com/Arisotura Arisotura]<br/><small>[https://github.com/Arisotura/melonDS/graphs/contributors Repository contributors]</small> | |developer = [https://github.com/Arisotura Arisotura]<br/><small>[https://github.com/Arisotura/melonDS/graphs/contributors Repository contributors]</small> | ||
|accuracy = Medium-Accurate | |accuracy = Medium-Accurate | ||
|website = [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/ melonds.kuribo64.net] | |website = [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/ melonds.kuribo64.net] | ||
− | |support = [https://www.patreon.com/staplebutter Patreon | + | |support = [https://www.patreon.com/staplebutter Patreon] |
|prog-lang = C, C++ | |prog-lang = C, C++ | ||
|license = GNU GPLv3 | |license = GNU GPLv3 | ||
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|align=center|{{Icon|NX-big}} | |align=center|{{Icon|NX-big}} | ||
− | |'''[https://github.com/RSDuck/melonDS/releases Release 6]<br>[https://gbatemp.net/threads/melonds-for-switch-continuation.570021/ GBATemp Thread]'''<br><small> Ported by Hydr8gon, and currently maintained by Generic (aka RSDuck), who added an ARM64 JIT and other improvements. (Unofficial)</small><!--I don't know what the current status is for the Switch Port in | + | |'''[https://github.com/RSDuck/melonDS/releases Release 6]<br>[https://gbatemp.net/threads/melonds-for-switch-continuation.570021/ GBATemp Thread]'''<br><small> Ported by Hydr8gon, and currently maintained by Generic (aka RSDuck), who added an ARM64 JIT and other improvements. (Unofficial)</small><!--I don't know what the current status is for the Switch Port in terms of compatibility--> |
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|align=center|{{Icon|Vita}} | |align=center|{{Icon|Vita}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | As of 0.9. | + | As of 0.9.4, melonDS offers: |
* Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio...) | * Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio...) | ||
* JIT recompiler for fast emulation | * JIT recompiler for fast emulation | ||
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* Savestates | * Savestates | ||
* Many display position/sizing/rotation modes | * Many display position/sizing/rotation modes | ||
− | * Wi-Fi: local multiplayer, on-line connectivity | + | * (WIP) Wi-Fi: local multiplayer, on-line connectivity |
− | * DSi emulation | + | * (WIP) DSi emulation |
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* DLDI | * DLDI | ||
* (WIP) GBA slot add-ons | * (WIP) GBA slot add-ons | ||
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Though it is not as mature as DeSmuME in some areas, it is a relatively simple emulator to use and has potential. | Though it is not as mature as DeSmuME in some areas, it is a relatively simple emulator to use and has potential. | ||
− | ==Cheats/BIOS | + | ==Cheats/BIOS== |
* <B> [https://gbatemp.net/threads/deadskullzjrs-nds-cheat-databases.488711 Cheats Database]</B> | * <B> [https://gbatemp.net/threads/deadskullzjrs-nds-cheat-databases.488711 Cheats Database]</B> | ||
* <B> [https://archive.org/details/ds-firmware_dsi-nand-and-firmware DSi NAND/BIOS + Firmware]</B> | * <B> [https://archive.org/details/ds-firmware_dsi-nand-and-firmware DSi NAND/BIOS + Firmware]</B> | ||
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==Issues== | ==Issues== | ||
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==melonDSi== | ==melonDSi== | ||
− | On October 15, 2019, Arisotura released [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=103 the beta version of an emulator called melonDSi], an experimental melonDS branch for DSi emulation. It used to require a lot of files to be dumped to work (most of which were console-unique), but it has been reworked to require less files (namely, the DSi ARM7 and ARM9 BIOS, the DSi Firmware and a NAND dump). It has since been merged into the master branch and is available on melonDS 0.9. | + | On October 15, 2019, Arisotura released [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=103 the beta version of an emulator called melonDSi], an experimental melonDS branch for DSi emulation. So far, it can boot into the home screen of the DSi's firmware and boot some DSiWare, DSi-Enhanced games and other features (cameras, DSP, new Wi-Fi etc.) are not supported yet. It used to require a lot of files to be dumped to work (most of which were console-unique), but it has been reworked to require less files (namely, the DSi ARM7 and ARM9 BIOS, the DSi Firmware and a NAND dump). It has since been merged into the master branch and is available on melonDS 0.9. |
==Getting started== | ==Getting started== | ||
From the README on GitHub: | From the README on GitHub: | ||
− | :''Firmware boot | + | :''melonDS requires BIOS/firmware copies from a DS. Files required:'' |
− | + | :*''bios7.bin, 16 KB: ARM7 BIOS'' | |
− | + | :*''bios9.bin, 4 KB: ARM9 BIOS'' | |
− | + | :*''firmware.bin, 128/256/512 KB: firmware'' | |
− | + | :''Firmware boot requires a firmware dump from an original DS or DS Lite. DS firmwares dumped from a DSi or 3DS are not bootable and only contain configuration data, thus they are only suitable when booting games directly.'' | |
− | :''DS BIOS dumps from a | + | :''DS BIOS dumps from a 3DS can be used without compatibility issues. DSi BIOS dumps should be usable too, provided they were dumped properly.'' |
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These files can be found [[Emulator_Files#Nintendo_DS_.2F_DSi|here]]. If you do choose to look elsewhere online for system files, be warned that there are old hacked dumps floating around that breaks if the WFC configurations are altered. | These files can be found [[Emulator_Files#Nintendo_DS_.2F_DSi|here]]. If you do choose to look elsewhere online for system files, be warned that there are old hacked dumps floating around that breaks if the WFC configurations are altered. | ||
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To use melonDS in DSi mode, you need extra files which can be found [[Emulator_Files#Nintendo_DS_.2F_DSi|on this page.]] | To use melonDS in DSi mode, you need extra files which can be found [[Emulator_Files#Nintendo_DS_.2F_DSi|on this page.]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |