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melonds · v1.1 • deprecated
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Nintendo DS and DSi emulator
brew install --cask melonds 60
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026melonDS is a Nintendo DS and DSi emulator that offers accurate emulation with a focus on performance and compatibility. It supports JIT recompilation and advanced GPU handling, making it a solid choice for retro gaming enthusiasts looking to play DS/DSi games on macOS.
Emulates Nintendo DS and DSi games on macOS.
Maturity: The project is active with a large GitHub following but has a high number of open issues.
Community: The project has been discussed on Hacker News, particularly its JIT recompiler and GPU handling, which received significant attention. Reddit mentions are minimal but positive.
Pros
- + Accurate emulation with support for JIT recompilation and advanced GPU features.
- + Open-source and actively maintained with a strong community.
- + Free to use under the GPL-3.0 license.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - A large number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges.
Community Mentions
reddit
hackernews
hackernews
Dec 2020 The DS GPU and its fun quirks
hackernews
May 2019 The DS GPU Interpolation
hackernews
Oct 2018 The DS GPU and its fun quirks
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