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