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|logo = MelonDS.png | |logo = MelonDS.png | ||
|logowidth = 80 | |logowidth = 80 | ||
− | |version = {{ | + | |version = {{MelonDSVer}} |
|active = Yes | |active = Yes | ||
− | |platform = | + | |platform = Multi-platform |
− | |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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|bios = [[Emulator_Files#Nintendo_DS_.2F_DSi|Required for DSi]] | |bios = [[Emulator_Files#Nintendo_DS_.2F_DSi|Required for DSi]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''melonDS''' is a free and open-source [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS/DSi 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 free and open-source [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS | ||
==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
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|align=center|{{Icon|Android-big}} | |align=center|{{Icon|Android-big}} | ||
− | |'''[https://github.com/rafaelvcaetano/melonDS-android Source]''' '''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.magnum.melonds Play Store]''' <br/> Unofficial melonDS Android | + | |'''[https://github.com/rafaelvcaetano/melonDS-android Source]''' '''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.magnum.melonds Play Store]''' <br/> Unofficial melonDS Android Port |
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|colspan="3"|<hr/> | |colspan="3"|<hr/> | ||
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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}} | ||
− | |[https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/melonDS-Vita Vita | + | |[https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/melonDS-Vita Vita Port]<br><small>No longer maintained</small> |
|} | |} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | As of 0.9. | + | As of 0.9.1, melonDS offers: |
− | * Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio...) | + | * Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio, ...) |
* JIT recompiler for fast emulation | * JIT recompiler for fast emulation | ||
* OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling | * OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling | ||
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* Joystick support | * Joystick support | ||
* Savestates | * Savestates | ||
− | * | + | * Various display position/sizing/rotation modes |
− | * | + | * (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer, online connectivity |
− | * DSi emulation | + | * (WIP) DSi emulation |
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* DLDI | * DLDI | ||
* (WIP) GBA slot add-ons | * (WIP) GBA slot add-ons | ||
− | + | * and more are planned! | |
− | Though it | + | Though it's not as mature as DeSmuME in some areas, it's 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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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 worked on, meaning that there | + | The OpenGL renderer is still being worked on, meaning that there's a slight chance some models/textures may not render correctly. |
==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 | + | 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's able to boot into the home screen of the DSi's firmware and boot some DSiWare, DSi-Enhanced games and other features (cameras, DSP, new wifi, etc.) aren't supported yet. It used to have required a lot of files to be dumped in order to work (most of which were console-unique), however it has been reworked to require less files (namely, the DSi ARM7 & 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, 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#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. |
− | + | 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]. | ||
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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