Difference between revisions of "Nintendo DS emulators"
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! scope="col"|NDS | ! scope="col"|NDS | ||
− | ! scope="col"|Recommended | + | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] |
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− | |[[DeSmuMe]] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[[DeSmuMe]] |
− | |Windows, Linux, OS X | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Windows, Linux, OS X |
− | |[http://www.emucr.com/search/label/DeSmuME SVN] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.emucr.com/search/label/DeSmuME SVN] |
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− | |[[No$GBA]] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[[No$GBA]] |
− | |Windows, MS-DOS | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Windows, MS-DOS |
− | |[http://www.sendspace.com/file/gg5qjj 2.7b] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.sendspace.com/file/gg5qjj 2.7b] |
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− | |iDeaS | + | |style="text-align:center;"|iDeaS |
− | |Windows, Linux | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Windows, Linux |
− | | | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://ciacin.site90.com/ideas.php 1.0.4.0] |
− | [http://ciacin.site90.com/ideas.php 1.0.4.0] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|✓ |
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− | |[[Ensata]] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[[Ensata]] |
− | |Windows | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Windows |
− | |[http://www.mediafire.com/download/dr3gooki74kboio/Ensata_v1.4d.rar 1.4d] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.mediafire.com/download/dr3gooki74kboio/Ensata_v1.4d.rar 1.4d] |
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− | |dasShiny | + | |style="text-align:center;"|dasShiny |
− | |Windows, Linux | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Windows, Linux |
− | |[https://github.com/Cydrak/dasShiny Git] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[https://github.com/Cydrak/dasShiny Git] |
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− | |DuoS | + | |style="text-align:center;"|DuoS |
− | |Windows | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Windows |
− | |[http://www.sendspace.com/file/ezoear 8/25/2012 Beta] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.sendspace.com/file/ezoear 8/25/2012 Beta] |
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! scope="col"|GBA | ! scope="col"|GBA | ||
! scope="col"|NDS | ! scope="col"|NDS | ||
− | ! scope="col"|Recommended | + | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] |
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− | |nds4droid | + | |style="text-align:center;"|nds4droid |
− | |Android | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Android |
− | |[http://www.emucr.com/search/label/nds4droid?&max-results=12 SVN] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.emucr.com/search/label/nds4droid?&max-results=12 SVN] |
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− | |[[DraStic]] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[[DraStic]] |
− | |Android | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Android |
− | |[http://www.sendspace.com/file/8llqqj r2.1.6.2a] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.sendspace.com/file/8llqqj r2.1.6.2a] |
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− | |Dsoid | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Dsoid |
− | |Android | + | |style="text-align:center;"|Android |
− | |[http://www.emucr.com/search/label/Dsoid?&max-results=12 SVN] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.emucr.com/search/label/Dsoid?&max-results=12 SVN] |
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− | |nds4ios | + | |style="text-align:center;"|nds4ios |
− | |iOS | + | |style="text-align:center;"|iOS |
− | |[http://nds4ios.angelxwind.net/i/?page/downloads SVN] | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://nds4ios.angelxwind.net/i/?page/downloads SVN] |
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===Comparisons=== | ===Comparisons=== | ||
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DeSmuME is very good, and very well developed but works best with higher end computers. This emulator aims for accuracy over speed but you can tinker with the vast amount of setting to get some extra FPS (see [[Common Problems and Solutions]] for tips). If you're still having a hard time running anything without the output playing like syrup try no$gba. | DeSmuME is very good, and very well developed but works best with higher end computers. This emulator aims for accuracy over speed but you can tinker with the vast amount of setting to get some extra FPS (see [[Common Problems and Solutions]] for tips). If you're still having a hard time running anything without the output playing like syrup try no$gba. | ||
No$GBA focuses on speed, and has major compatibility issues and glitches. As this was first a GBA emulator, the 3D added by the DS is still very poorly handled. However, it might be an option for a very low end machine but don't expect a lot of games to run perfectly, or at all. A fan program, no$zoomer, was released for version 2.6 which increases compatibility and more setting, as well as the titular zooming option. the biggest boost is noise cancellation which will clear up the static no$gba makes with 3d rendering. Version 2.7a isn't compatible with no$zoomer yet but does add resizing windows options but any increase of emulating skills is not noticeable. | No$GBA focuses on speed, and has major compatibility issues and glitches. As this was first a GBA emulator, the 3D added by the DS is still very poorly handled. However, it might be an option for a very low end machine but don't expect a lot of games to run perfectly, or at all. A fan program, no$zoomer, was released for version 2.6 which increases compatibility and more setting, as well as the titular zooming option. the biggest boost is noise cancellation which will clear up the static no$gba makes with 3d rendering. Version 2.7a isn't compatible with no$zoomer yet but does add resizing windows options but any increase of emulating skills is not noticeable. | ||
− | <span style="font-size:13px;">By default, we recommend | + | <span style="font-size:13px;">By default, we recommend DeSmuME regardless of your PC power. Only use no$gba as a last resort. |
Just remember: like all post-16bit emulators, DeSmuME isn't perfect. Expect nothing more than 60% at all times. | Just remember: like all post-16bit emulators, DeSmuME isn't perfect. Expect nothing more than 60% at all times. | ||
[[Category: Consoles]] | [[Category: Consoles]] |
Revision as of 03:05, 2 April 2014
The Nintendo DS is a handheld console produced by Nintendo in 2004/2005. The main selling point was the use of dual screens for gameplay, with one being a touchscreen. It is the only console to have come close to the PS2 in lifetime sales, as a result of attracting a large amount of casual players into the gaming community.
Emulators
Name | Operating System(s) | Latest Version | GBA | NDS | Recommended |
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DeSmuMe | Windows, Linux, OS X | SVN | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
No$GBA | Windows, MS-DOS | 2.7b | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
iDeaS | Windows, Linux | 1.0.4.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Ensata | Windows | 1.4d | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
dasShiny | Windows, Linux | Git | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
DuoS | Windows | 8/25/2012 Beta | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Name | Operating System(s) | Latest Version | GBA | NDS | Recommended |
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nds4droid | Android | SVN | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
DraStic | Android | r2.1.6.2a | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dsoid | Android | SVN | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
nds4ios | iOS | SVN | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Comparisons
DeSmuME is very good, and very well developed but works best with higher end computers. This emulator aims for accuracy over speed but you can tinker with the vast amount of setting to get some extra FPS (see Common Problems and Solutions for tips). If you're still having a hard time running anything without the output playing like syrup try no$gba.
No$GBA focuses on speed, and has major compatibility issues and glitches. As this was first a GBA emulator, the 3D added by the DS is still very poorly handled. However, it might be an option for a very low end machine but don't expect a lot of games to run perfectly, or at all. A fan program, no$zoomer, was released for version 2.6 which increases compatibility and more setting, as well as the titular zooming option. the biggest boost is noise cancellation which will clear up the static no$gba makes with 3d rendering. Version 2.7a isn't compatible with no$zoomer yet but does add resizing windows options but any increase of emulating skills is not noticeable. By default, we recommend DeSmuME regardless of your PC power. Only use no$gba as a last resort.
Just remember: like all post-16bit emulators, DeSmuME isn't perfect. Expect nothing more than 60% at all times.