Difference between revisions of "TWiLight Menu++"
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|logo = TWiLightMenu++.png | |logo = TWiLightMenu++.png | ||
|logowidth = 150 | |logowidth = 150 | ||
− | |version = {{TWiLightMenu++ | + | |version = {{Version|TWiLightMenu++}} |
|active = Yes | |active = Yes | ||
− | |platform = [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]]<br/>[[Emulators on DS|DS]]<br/> | + | |platform = [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]]<br/>[[Emulators on DS|DS]]<br/>DSi |
− | |type = Launcher | + | |type = [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms#Launchers|Launcher]] |
− | |developer = [https://github.com/RocketRobz Rocket Robz]<br><small>[https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/graphs/contributors | + | |developer = [https://github.com/RocketRobz Rocket Robz]<br><small>[https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/graphs/contributors Repository Contributors]</small> |
− | |prog-lang = C++,C | + | |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, | + | |
+ | '''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) | ** A5200DS - (Atari 5200) | ||
** A7800DS - (Atari 7800 ProSystem) | ** A7800DS - (Atari 7800 ProSystem) | ||
+ | ** A8DS - (Atari800XL/XEGS) | ||
+ | ** AmEDS - (Amstrad CPC) | ||
** ColecoDS - (ColecoVision) | ** ColecoDS - (ColecoVision) | ||
+ | ** CrocoDC - (Amstrad CPC) | ||
** GameYob - (GB/GBC) | ** GameYob - (GB/GBC) | ||
** [[GBARunner2]] - (GBA) | ** [[GBARunner2]] - (GBA) | ||
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** NitroGrafx - (PC-Engine) | ** NitroGrafx - (PC-Engine) | ||
** NitroSwan - (WonderSwan) | ** NitroSwan - (WonderSwan) | ||
− | ** PicoDriveTWL - (Genesis/ | + | ** PicoDriveTWL - (Genesis/Megadrive) |
+ | ** PokeMini - (Pokémon Mini) | ||
** S8DS - (GG/MS/SG-1000) | ** S8DS - (GG/MS/SG-1000) | ||
** SNEmulDS - (SNES) | ** SNEmulDS - (SNES) | ||
** StellaDS - (Atari 2600) | ** 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. | |
− | * 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 | ||
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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. | ||
+ | * 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== | ||
+ | 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. | ||
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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
Developer(s) | Rocket Robz Repository Contributors |
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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