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|title = TWiLight Menu++
 
|title = TWiLight Menu++
 
|logo = TWiLightMenu++.png
 
|logo = TWiLightMenu++.png
|logowidth = 80
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|logowidth = 150
|version = {{TWiLightMenu++Ver}}
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|version = {{Version|TWiLightMenu++}}
 
|active = Yes
 
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS]], [[Nintendo DSi emulators|Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo 3DS emulators|Nintendo 3DS]]
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|platform = [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]]<br/>[[Emulators on DS|DS]]<br/>DSi
 
|type          = Launcher
 
|type          = Launcher
|developer = [https://github.com/RocketRobz RocketRobz]<br><small>[https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/graphs/contributors Repositry Contributors]</small>
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|developer = [https://github.com/RocketRobz Rocket Robz]<br><small>[https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/graphs/contributors Repositry Contributors]</small>
|prog-lang = C++,C
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|prog-lang = C++, C
 
|license = GNU GPLv3
 
|license = GNU GPLv3
 
|source = [https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu GitHub]
 
|source = [https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu GitHub]
 
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TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement & customizable unified interface for the Nintendo DSi, the Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS flashcards. It can launch Nintendo DS, DSi Enhanced, DSiWare (only on DSi, except for the latest version of nds-bootstrap, which can play two DSiWare games, even on the DS!) SNES, NES, GameBoy (color), GameBoy Advance, Sega GameGear/Master System & Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs, as well as DSTWO plugins (if you use a DSTWO) and .rvid videos using RocketVideo Technology.
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'''TWiLight Menu++''', often abbreviated to ''"TWL Menu++"'', is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo DSi, the Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS flashcarts. It can launch Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, GameBoy (color), GameBoy Advance, TurboGrafX-16, XEGS, Atari 2600, 5200 and 7800 games, as well as Sega GameGear/Master System & Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs, as well as DSTWO plugins (if you use a DSTWO) and videos.
It can be used as a frontend for either [[nds-bootstrap]] or supported flashcards.
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It can be used as a frontend for either [[nds-bootstrap]] or supported flashcarts.
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
  
* Launch DS(i) ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via [[nds-bootstrap]] (comes included with the app)!
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* Launch DS ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via nds-bootstrap (comes included with the app)
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* Run GBA ROMs from the SD card or flashcard using [[GBARunner2]].
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* Support for multiple languages.
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* Automatic on-the-fly AP-patching. Load the game and the patches should be applied if found (patching is done in RAM, leaving the original ROM untouched).
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* Includes emulators for the following systems and can launch the ROM through the menu:
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** A5200DS - (Atari 5200)
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** A7800DS - (Atari 7800 ProSystem)
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** ColecoDS - (ColecoVision)
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** GameYob - (GB/GBC)
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** [[GBARunner2]] - (GBA)
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** jEnesisDS - (Sega Megadrive/Genesis)
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** nesDS - (NES)
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** NGPDS - (Neo Geo Pocket)
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** Nintellivision - (Intellivision)
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** NitroGrafx - (PC-Engine)
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** NitroSwan - (WonderSwan)
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** PicoDriveTWL - (Genesis/Mega Drive)
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** S8DS - (GG/MS/SG-1000)
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** SNEmulDS - (SNES)
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** StellaDS - (Atari 2600)
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** XEGS-DS - (Atari 800XL/XEGS)
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* On the 3DS, can play DS games in 16:10 widescreen (requires additional setup; not every game is supported).
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* For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Overclock games to 133MHz, faster than the normal DS clock speed of 67MHz, and change sound frequency from 32kHz to 48kHz for higher sound quality.
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* For flashcards, the flashcard kernel/firmware can optionally be used to boot the games.
 
* For flashcards, the flashcard kernel/firmware can optionally be used to boot the games.
* Automatic on-the-fly AP-patching! Drag and drop your ROMs onto the SD card, and play, without any additional steps!
 
** The included AP-patches are loaded for a specific game, by nds-bootstrap, and the patching is done in RAM, leaving your original ROM untouched.
 
* Bring the DSi Menu to your DS Phat/lite, by putting TWLMenu++ on a flashcard!
 
* First DS flashcard UI to show animated icons from DSi-Enhanced, DSi-Exclusive, and DSiWare games!
 
* For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Overclock your DS games to 133mhz, faster than normal DS clock speed of 67mhz!
 
* For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Change sound frequency from 32kHz to 48kHz for higher sound quality!
 
* Directly access the following flashcards' microSD cards, and switch to and from there anytime!
 
** Acekard 2i (Games cannot be booted)
 
** R4 Ultra (regular, not R4i) (r4ultra.com)
 
* Set the language to your preference.
 
* Run the last played ROM on TWiLight Menu++ startup.
 
* Play retro games from these consoles:
 
** (Super) GameBoy (Color), via GameYob
 
** NES/Famicom, via nesDS
 
** Sega Master System/Game Gear, via S8DS
 
** Sega MegaDrive/Genesis, via jEnesisDS
 
** Super Nintendo/Famicom, via SNEmulDS
 
* 3DS/2DS users: Play DS games in 16:10 widescreen! Not all games will work with this feature.
 
  
=Installing TWiLight Menu++=
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* Customizable menus.
TWiLight Menu++ can be used with the DS, DSi, and 3DS from a flashcart. It can also be used on the DSi (with [[Modding_Consoles/Flashcarts#Nintendo_DSi|Unlaunch and/or HiyaCFW]]) by extracting it to the SD card and the 3DS family ([[Modding_Consoles/Flashcarts#3DS|with CFW]]) by using [https://github.com/RocketRobz/TWiLightMenu-Updater/releases TWiLight Menu++ Updater] or [https://github.com/Universal-Team/Universal-Updater/releases Universal-Updater]. More information can be found in the [https://gbatemp.net/threads/ds-i-3ds-twilight-menu-gui-for-ds-i-games-and-ds-i-menu-replacement.472200/ GBAtemp Thread].
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==Overview==
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TWiLight Menu++ can be used on the DS (from a flashcart), DSi, and 3DS. More information can be found on the [https://gbatemp.net/threads/ds-i-3ds-twilight-menu-gui-for-ds-i-games-and-ds-i-menu-replacement.472200/ GBAtemp Thread] or [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/ official wiki]. For details on how to install, please read [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing the installation guide].
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==Emulator Issues==
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SNEmulDS: Some games cannot load as they are know as Large Roms. Sometimes games do not work at all as the emulator is still a work in progress.
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jEnesisDS: The screen will always be too wide for the DS screen due to it's Aspect Ratio. It cannot be changed.
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Revision as of 07:02, 12 May 2022

TWiLight Menu++
TWiLightMenu++.png
Developer(s) Rocket Robz
Repositry Contributors
Latest version 26.7.0 [+]
Active Yes
Platform(s) 3DS
DS
DSi
Type Launcher
Programmed in C++, C
License GNU GPLv3
Source code GitHub

TWiLight Menu++, often abbreviated to "TWL Menu++", is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo DSi, the Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS flashcarts. It can launch Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, GameBoy (color), GameBoy Advance, TurboGrafX-16, XEGS, Atari 2600, 5200 and 7800 games, as well as Sega GameGear/Master System & Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs, as well as DSTWO plugins (if you use a DSTWO) and videos. It can be used as a frontend for either nds-bootstrap or supported flashcarts.

Features

  • Launch DS ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via nds-bootstrap (comes included with the app)
  • Run GBA ROMs from the SD card or flashcard using GBARunner2.
  • Support for multiple languages.
  • Automatic on-the-fly AP-patching. Load the game and the patches should be applied if found (patching is done in RAM, leaving the original ROM untouched).
  • Includes emulators for the following systems and can launch the ROM through the menu:
    • A5200DS - (Atari 5200)
    • A7800DS - (Atari 7800 ProSystem)
    • ColecoDS - (ColecoVision)
    • GameYob - (GB/GBC)
    • GBARunner2 - (GBA)
    • jEnesisDS - (Sega Megadrive/Genesis)
    • nesDS - (NES)
    • NGPDS - (Neo Geo Pocket)
    • Nintellivision - (Intellivision)
    • NitroGrafx - (PC-Engine)
    • NitroSwan - (WonderSwan)
    • PicoDriveTWL - (Genesis/Mega Drive)
    • S8DS - (GG/MS/SG-1000)
    • SNEmulDS - (SNES)
    • StellaDS - (Atari 2600)
    • XEGS-DS - (Atari 800XL/XEGS)
  • On the 3DS, can play DS games in 16:10 widescreen (requires additional setup; not every game is supported).
  • For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Overclock games to 133MHz, faster than the normal DS clock speed of 67MHz, and change sound frequency from 32kHz to 48kHz for higher sound quality.
  • For flashcards, the flashcard kernel/firmware can optionally be used to boot the games.
  • Customizable menus.

Overview

TWiLight Menu++ can be used on the DS (from a flashcart), DSi, and 3DS. More information can be found on the GBAtemp Thread or official wiki. For details on how to install, please read the installation guide.

Emulator Issues

SNEmulDS: Some games cannot load as they are know as Large Roms. Sometimes games do not work at all as the emulator is still a work in progress.

jEnesisDS: The screen will always be too wide for the DS screen due to it's Aspect Ratio. It cannot be changed.