desmume
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Description:
Nintendo DS emulator
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.9.13@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator nintendo-ds gaming retro-gaming homebrew
Install: brew install --cask desmume
About:
DeSmuME is a cross-platform Nintendo DS emulator that allows users to play DS games on their computer. It provides high compatibility with commercial games, accurate emulation of the DS hardware, and features like save states and cheat support. The emulator is particularly valued for its ability to enhance gameplay with higher resolutions and improved performance on modern systems.
Key Features:
  • High compatibility with Nintendo DS game library
  • Support for save states, cheats, and speed controls
  • Graphical enhancements including higher resolution rendering
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Netplay for multiplayer gaming over the internet
Use Cases:
  • Playing Nintendo DS game backups on macOS for preservation and accessibility
  • Game development and testing for homebrew DS applications
  • Speedrunning and competitive gaming with enhanced performance tools
Alternatives:
  • melonDS – More modern emulator with better Wi-Fi and local multiplayer support, but potentially less mature than DeSmuME for some games
  • NO$GBA – Windows-only emulator with excellent GBA support and debugger features, but limited DS functionality compared to DeSmuME
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 24, 2025 10:37pm 0.9.13 0 VERSION_BUMP 955f9304