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Nintendo DS Overview
Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS is a handheld video game console released by Nintendo in December 2004. It is backward compatible and can play GameBoy Advance games.

The game pioneered a new way of playing with an unprecedented interface, such as a two-screen configuration and touch screen. It also features a large number of games in the educational field.

As of 2023, it will be the world's best-selling handheld gaming device.

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  • CPU/GPU:ARM946E-S 67MHz/ARM7TDMI 33MHz
  • Resolution:256x192/262 thousands colors
  • Price:US$149.99
  • Units sold:154.02 million
  • Number of titles:1,840
Nintendo DS Emulator Overview

More than 15 years have passed since its initial development and most games can run on it. It can be played comfortably on a integrated graphics.

There are also emulators with features such as screen alignment, size adjustment, mouse operation, and high-definition.


Nintendo DS Emulator list
Feature DeSmuME iDeaS melonDS No$gba
Save State x x x
Gamepad x x x x
Video Filter x x x
Fast forward x x x x
Netplay x
Screenshot x x x
Audio Recording x
Video Recording x
Microphone x x x
Screen rotation x x x
BIOS required no yes no no
Platform WindowsMac WindowsLinux Windows Windows
Recommended ranking 1st place 4th place 2nd place 3rd place
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DeSmuME screen

It runs many games and can be configured in fine detail.

Regarding the screen configuration, it can be aligned vertically, horizontally, rotated 90 to 270 degrees, and the screen size ratio can be changed.

The filter function provides a smooth display even when the screen is full screen.

Most functions can be registered as hotkeys and assigned to the gamepad as well.

iDeaS icon iDeaS 4th place
iDeaS screen

A DS emulator in plug-in format that, in addition to Video/Adio, includes Wi-Fi and other functions as plug-ins, allowing for a reproduction closer to the actual device.

melonDS icon melonDS 2nd place
melonDS screen

Since the start of development in 2016, continuous improvements have been made and many emulators now work without problems.

Regarding the screen configuration, it can be aligned vertically, horizontally, rotated 90 to 270 degrees, and the screen size ratio can be changed.

The filter function only allows blurring. Therefore, when the image is enlarged, the jagged edges are a little more noticeable.

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No$gba screen

It has few functions, but many games can be played without problems. It also supports the GameBoy Advance.