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melonDS vs Dolphin
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
melonDS
8.0Nintendo DS and DSi emulator
Dolphin
8.0Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games
| Metric | melonDS | Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 60 | 261 |
| 90-day Installs | 171 | 733 |
| 365-day Installs | 531 | 2.5K |
| Version | 1.1 | 2603a |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4.6K | 14.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 698 | 3.0K |
| Open Issues | 957 | 422 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 25, 2013 |
Reviews
melonDS
melonDS 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.
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.
Dolphin
Dolphin is a popular emulator for playing GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware. It offers improved performance and compatibility, benefiting retro gaming enthusiasts looking to enjoy classic titles on their PCs.
Emulates GameCube and Wii consoles to play their games on PC.
Pros
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
- + Supports multiple platforms including macOS
- + Large and engaged community
- + Open-source
Cons
- - Unclear license terms
- - Performance may vary depending on hardware