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|logo = MelonDS.png | |logo = MelonDS.png | ||
|logowidth = 80 | |logowidth = 80 | ||
− | |version = {{ | + | |version = {{MelonDSVer}} |
|active = Yes | |active = Yes | ||
− | |platform = | + | |platform = Windows, Linux, [[Nintendo Switch emulators|Nintendo Switch]] |
− | |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 | ||
|source = [https://github.com/Arisotura/melonDS GitHub] | |source = [https://github.com/Arisotura/melonDS GitHub] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''melonDS''' is a work-in-progress [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS emulator]] aiming for better performance than [[DeSmuME]] and to emulate Wi-Fi and local multiplayer capabilities. It is developed by Arisotura (formerly known as StapleButter), a former contributor to DeSmuME, and has been available as a [[libretro]] core since version 0.6. | |
− | '''melonDS''' is a | ||
==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
− | + | * '''[http://melonds.kuribo64.net/downloads.php Official builds]''' <small>also available on '''[https://github.com/Arisotura/melonDS/releases Github]'''</small> (Windows, Linux) | |
− | + | * '''[https://github.com/Hydr8gon/melonDS/releases Switch port (WIP)]''' (Some games play at a playable frame rate, but is still far from perfect, don't except to play games at full speed yet)<ref>http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=64 </ref> | |
− | + | * '''[https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/melonDS-Vita Vita Port (Not maintained)]''' | |
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | As of 0. | + | As of 0.8.3, melonDS offers: |
− | * Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio...) | + | * Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, ...) |
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* OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling | * OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling | ||
* RTC, microphone, lid close/open | * RTC, microphone, lid close/open | ||
* Joystick support | * Joystick support | ||
* Savestates | * Savestates | ||
− | * | + | * Various display position/sizing/rotation modes |
− | * | + | * (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer, online connectivity |
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− | Though it | + | Though it's not as mature as DeSmuME in some areas, it's a relatively simple emulator to use and has potential. |
− | + | There is currently work on emulating the DSi<ref>http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=94</ref> and is planned to be a feature in version 0.9. So far, it has been able to boot into the home screen of the DSi's firmware, but requires a lot of files to be dumped in order to work. It is not ready for general use yet. | |
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==Issues== | ==Issues== | ||
− | Like most emulators, development has been rocky with at one point the sole developer putting the project on a [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=42 hiatus in May of 2018] leaving this [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=43 to-do list] for anyone who wished to contribute improving the emulator, which is still open-source. [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=44 On July 2018] it was announced that development was going to continue for melonDS and has since | + | Like most emulators, development has been rocky with at one point the sole developer putting the project on a [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=42 hiatus in May of 2018] leaving this [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=43 to-do list] for anyone who wished to contribute improving the emulator, which is still open-source. [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/comments.php?id=44 On July 2018] it was announced that development was going to continue for melonDS and has since showed high hopes for 2019. |
There is very little to tweak in terms of improving performance (which can be a good or bad thing). This is mainly due to the developer's goal of accurate emulation rather than providing game-specific hacks. | There is very little to tweak in terms of improving performance (which can be a good or bad thing). This is mainly due to the developer's goal of accurate emulation rather than providing game-specific hacks. | ||
− | The OpenGL renderer is still being | + | The new OpenGL renderer is still being developed, meaning that there's a slight chance some models/textures may not render correctly. |
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− | ==Getting | + | ==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, 16KB: ARM7 BIOS'' | |
− | + | :*''bios9.bin, 4KB: ARM9 BIOS'' | |
− | + | :*''firmware.bin, 128/256/512KB: firmware'' | |
− | + | :''Firmware boot requires a firmware dump from an original DS or DS Lite. DS firmwares dumped from a DSi or 3DS aren't 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 with no 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# | + | These files can be found [[Emulator_Files#Nintendo_DS / DSi|here]], just rename the BIOS to match. |
− | + | In order to use the OpenGL renderer, you must have at least OpenGL 3.1. | |
More information can be found [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/faq.php in this FAQ]. | More information can be found [http://melonds.kuribo64.net/faq.php in this FAQ]. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Metroid2X.png|Top: 2x the native resolution without OpenGL. <br>Bottom: 2x the native resolution with OpenGL | Metroid2X.png|Top: 2x the native resolution without OpenGL. <br>Bottom: 2x the native resolution with OpenGL | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | + | ==References== | |
− | <references/ | + | <references/> |
− | ==External | + | ==External Links== |
* [https://emucross.com/the-one-that-flourished/ The One That Flourished: A Look at melonDS 0.8] (By [[Dolphin]] tester [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/authors/JMC47/ JMC47], aka Justin M. Chadwick. 6 June 2019.) | * [https://emucross.com/the-one-that-flourished/ The One That Flourished: A Look at melonDS 0.8] (By [[Dolphin]] tester [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/authors/JMC47/ JMC47], aka Justin M. Chadwick. 6 June 2019.) | ||
[[Category:Emulators]] | [[Category:Emulators]] | ||
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[[Category:Windows emulation software]] | [[Category:Windows emulation software]] | ||
[[Category:Linux emulation software]] | [[Category:Linux emulation software]] | ||
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[[Category:Nintendo DS emulators]] | [[Category:Nintendo DS emulators]] | ||
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