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|title = TWiLight Menu++ | |title = TWiLight Menu++ | ||
|logo = TWiLightMenu++.png | |logo = TWiLightMenu++.png | ||
− | |logowidth = | + | |logowidth = 150 |
− | |version = {{TWiLightMenu++ | + | |version = {{Version|TWiLightMenu++}} |
|active = Yes | |active = Yes | ||
− | |platform = [[ | + | |platform = [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]]<br/>[[Emulators on DS|DS]]<br/>DSi |
− | |developer = [https://github.com/RocketRobz | + | |type = Launcher |
− | |prog-lang = C++,C | + | |developer = [https://github.com/RocketRobz Rocket Robz]<br><small>[https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/graphs/contributors Repository Contributors]</small> |
+ | |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] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo DSi, the Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS | + | |
− | It | + | '''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. | ||
+ | * 200+ DSiWare titles playable on Phat/Lite models. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Overview== | ||
+ | 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]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | DS games in 133MHz mode: The overclock can cause issues or crashes in some games | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Frontends]] |
Revision as of 09:58, 7 January 2023
Developer(s) | Rocket Robz Repository Contributors |
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Latest version | 27.0.0 [+] |
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.
- 200+ DSiWare titles playable on Phat/Lite models.
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.
DS games in 133MHz mode: The overclock can cause issues or crashes in some games