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|logo = TWiLightMenu++.png
 
|logo = TWiLightMenu++.png
 
|logowidth = 150
 
|logowidth = 150
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|version = {{TWiLightMenu++Ver}}
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|version = {{Version|TWiLightMenu++}}
 
|active = Yes
 
|active = Yes
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|platform = [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]]<br/>[[Emulators on DS|DS]]<br/>DSiWare
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|platform = [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]]<br/>[[Emulators on DS|DS]]<br/>DSi
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|type          = Launcher
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|type          = [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms#Launchers|Launcher]]
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|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 Repository Contributors]</small>
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|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++''', 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.
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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, Game Boy (Color), Game Boy Advance, TurboGrafx-16, XEGS, Atari 2600, 5200, 7800 games, Sega Game Gear/Master System & Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs, and also DSTWO plugins (if you use a DSTWO) and videos.
 
It can be used as a frontend for either [[nds-bootstrap]] or supported flashcarts.
 
It can be used as a frontend for either [[nds-bootstrap]] or supported flashcarts.
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
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* Launch DS ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via nds-bootstrap (comes included with the app)
 
* 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]].
 
* Run GBA ROMs from the SD card or flashcard using [[GBARunner2]].
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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).
 
* 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:
 
* 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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** Gameyob - (GB/GBC)
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** A7800DS - (Atari 7800 ProSystem)
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** A8DS - (Atari800XL/XEGS)
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** AmEDS - (Amstrad CPC)
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** ColecoDS - (ColecoVision)
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** CrocoDC - (Amstrad CPC)
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** GameYob - (GB/GBC)
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** [[GBARunner2]] - (GBA)
 
** jEnesisDS - (Sega Megadrive/Genesis)
 
** jEnesisDS - (Sega Megadrive/Genesis)
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** Nestwl/nesds - (NES)
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** nesDS - (NES)
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** NGPDS - (Neo Geo Pocket)
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** Nintellivision - (Intellivision)
 
** NitroGrafx - (PC-Engine)
 
** NitroGrafx - (PC-Engine)
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** NitroSwan - (WonderSwan)
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** PicoDriveTWL - (Genesis/Megadrive)
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** PokeMini - (Pokémon Mini)
 
** S8DS - (GG/MS/SG-1000)
 
** S8DS - (GG/MS/SG-1000)
 
** SNEmulDS - (SNES)
 
** SNEmulDS - (SNES)
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** GBARunner2 (GBA)
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** StellaDS - (Atari 2600)
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** NGPDS(Neo Geo Pocket)
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* On the 3DS, you can play DS games in 16:10 widescreen (requires additional setup; not every game is supported).
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** NitroSwan(WonderSwan)
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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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** ColecoDS(ColecoVision)
 
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** NINTV-DS(Intellivision)
 
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** PicoDriveTWL (Genesis/Megadrive)
 
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** XEGS-DS (Atari800XL/XEGS)
 
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** StellaDS (Atari 2600)
 
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** A5200DS (Atari 5200)
 
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** A7800DS (Atari 7800 ProSystem)
 
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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.
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* Customizable menus.
 
* Customizable menus.
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* Most DSiWare titles playable on Phat/Lite models.
  
 
==Overview==
 
==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].
 
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 known 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 the original's Aspect Ratio. It cannot be changed.
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DS games in 133MHz mode: The overclock can cause issues or crashes in some games
  
 
[[Category:Frontends]]
 
[[Category:Frontends]]

Latest revision as of 16:50, 30 May 2024

TWiLight Menu++
TWiLightMenu++.png
Developer(s) Rocket Robz
Repository Contributors
Latest version 27.3.3 [+]
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, Game Boy (Color), Game Boy Advance, TurboGrafx-16, XEGS, Atari 2600, 5200, 7800 games, Sega Game Gear/Master System & Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs, and also DSTWO plugins (if you use a DSTWO) and videos. It can be used as a frontend for either nds-bootstrap or supported flashcarts.

Features[edit]

  • 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)
    • A8DS - (Atari800XL/XEGS)
    • AmEDS - (Amstrad CPC)
    • ColecoDS - (ColecoVision)
    • CrocoDC - (Amstrad CPC)
    • GameYob - (GB/GBC)
    • GBARunner2 - (GBA)
    • jEnesisDS - (Sega Megadrive/Genesis)
    • nesDS - (NES)
    • NGPDS - (Neo Geo Pocket)
    • Nintellivision - (Intellivision)
    • NitroGrafx - (PC-Engine)
    • NitroSwan - (WonderSwan)
    • PicoDriveTWL - (Genesis/Megadrive)
    • PokeMini - (Pokémon Mini)
    • S8DS - (GG/MS/SG-1000)
    • SNEmulDS - (SNES)
    • StellaDS - (Atari 2600)
  • On the 3DS, you 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.
  • Most DSiWare titles playable on Phat/Lite models.

Overview[edit]

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[edit]

SNEmulDS: Some games cannot load as they are known 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 the original's Aspect Ratio. It cannot be changed.

DS games in 133MHz mode: The overclock can cause issues or crashes in some games

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