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|logo = MelonDS.png
 
|logo = MelonDS.png
 
|logowidth = 80
 
|logowidth = 80
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|version = {{Version|MelonDS}}
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|version = {{MelonDSVer}}
 
|active = Yes
 
|active = Yes
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|platform = [[Emulators on PC|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android OS|Android]]<small> (Unofficial)</small><br/>[[Emulators on Switch|Nintendo Switch]]<small> (Unofficial)</small><br/>[[Emulators on Vita|PlayStation Vita]]<small> (Unofficial)</small>
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|platform = Multi-platform
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|target = [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS]]<br/>[[Nintendo DSi emulators|Nintendo DSi]]
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|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]
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|support = [https://www.patreon.com/staplebutter Patreon]<br/>[https://paypal.me/Arisotura PayPal]
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|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]]
 
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}}
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'''melonDS''' is a free and open-source [[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.
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'''melonDS''' is a free and open-source [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS]]/[[Nintendo DSi emulators|DSi emulator]] aiming for better performance than [[DeSmuME]] and to emulate Wi-Fi and local multiplayer capabilities. Its developer is Arisotura (formerly known as StapleButter/Luigi__), a former contributor to DeSmuME, and it is available as a [[libretro]] core since version 0.6. Its first commit on GitHub was on May 15, 2016.
 
  
 
==Downloads==
 
==Downloads==
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|align=center|{{Icon|Android-big}}
 
|align=center|{{Icon|Android-big}}
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|'''[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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|'''[https://github.com/rafaelvcaetano/melonDS-android Beta Build]'''
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'''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.magnum.melonds 1.6.0]'''
 
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|align=center|{{Icon|NX-big}}
 
|align=center|{{Icon|NX-big}}
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|'''[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 termsuuuuu of compatibility-->
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|'''[https://github.com/RSDuck/melonDS/releases Release 5]<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}}
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|[https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/melonDS-Vita Vita port]<br><small>No longer maintained</small>
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|[https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/melonDS-Vita Vita Port]<br><small>No longer maintained</small>
 
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|}
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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As of 0.9.5, melonDS offers:
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As of 0.9.1, melonDS offers:
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* Nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio...)
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* 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
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* Many display position/sizing/rotation modes
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* Various display position/sizing/rotation modes
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* Wi-Fi: local multiplayer, on-line connectivity
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* (WIP) Wifi: local multiplayer, online connectivity
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* DSi emulation
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* (WIP) DSi emulation
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* Camera support (DSi only)
 
 
* DLDI
 
* DLDI
 
* (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
 
* (WIP) GBA slot add-ons
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...and more are planned.
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* and more are planned!
  
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Though it is not as mature as DeSmuME in some areas, it is a relatively simple emulator to use and has potential.
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Though it's not as mature as DeSmuME in some areas, it's a relatively simple emulator to use and has potential.
  
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==Cheats/BIOS/Tutorials==
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==Cheats/BIOS (DSi)==
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* <B> [https://gbatemp.net/threads/deadskullzjrs-nds-cheat-databases.488711 Cheats Database]</B>
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* <B> [https://gbatemp.net/threads/deadskullzjrs-nds-cheat-databases.488711/ List of Supported 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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* <B> [https://youtu.be/-s2qEJFU8fM DSi Tutorials]</B>
 
  
 
==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.
  
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The OpenGL renderer is still being worked on, meaning that there is a small chance some models/textures may not render correctly.
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The OpenGL renderer is still being worked on, meaning that there's a slight chance some models/textures may not render correctly.
  
 
==melonDSi==
 
==melonDSi==
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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 require a lot of files to be dumped to work (most of which were console-unique), but it has been reworked to require less files (namely, the DSi ARM7 and 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.
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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:
  
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:''Firmware boot (not direct boot) requires a BIOS/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.''
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:''melonDS requires BIOS/firmware copies from a DS. Files required:''
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:'''''Possible firmware sizes'''''
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:*''bios7.bin, 16KB: ARM7 BIOS''
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:*''128KB: DSi/3DS DS-mode firmware (reduced size due to lacking bootcode)''
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:*''bios9.bin, 4KB: ARM9 BIOS''
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:*''256KB: regular DS firmware''
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:*''firmware.bin, 128/256/512KB: firmware''
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:*''512KB: iQue DS firmware''
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:''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.''
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:''DS BIOS dumps from a DSi or 3DS can be used with no compatibility issues. DSi BIOS dumps (in DSi mode) are not compatible. Or maybe they are. I don't know.''
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:''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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:''As for the rest, the interface should be pretty straightforward. If you have a question, don't hesitate to ask, though!''
 
  
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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.
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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.
  
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To use the OpenGL renderer, you must have at least OpenGL 3.1.
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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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==System requirements==
 
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MelonDS runs on everything with the software renderer, although you jokingly need to follow those "mininum requirements" to run properly:
 
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<blockquote>
 
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*CPU: Intel Pentium II / AMD Athlon X2, 12GHz
 
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*GPU: nVidia GeForce 2 / AMD Radeon HD3500 / ZARG X152 / Voodoo 2
 
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*RAM: 12.6TB
 
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*HDD: 6KB
 
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*5"5 floppy drive
 
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*OS: Windows 3.1 or XP / Linux / haiku / 9os / AcmlmOS
 
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*PCI-Express or USB 4.1 bus
 
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*Network: SSLv3
 
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*Keyboard, mouse, cat
 
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*Sacrifice goat to Thargos while Jupiter and Pluto are aligned with the Earth
 
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(more seriously, though, just try it out and see how well it runs; if it's too slow, remember there are other emulators you can try)
 
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</blockquote>
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Emulators]]
 
[[Category:Emulators]]
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[[Category:Console emulators]]
 
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[[Category:Handheld console emulators]]
 
 
[[Category:Windows emulation software]]
 
[[Category:Windows emulation software]]
 
[[Category:Linux emulation software]]
 
[[Category:Linux emulation software]]
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[[Category:macOS emulation software]]
 
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[[Category:Android emulation software]]
 
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[[Category:Switch emulation software]]
 
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[[Category:PlayStation Vita emulation software]]
 
 
[[Category:Nintendo DS emulators]]
 
[[Category:Nintendo DS emulators]]
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[[Category:Nintendo DSi emulators]]
 

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