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Description:
Nintendo DS and DSi emulator

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: emulator nintendo ds gaming homebrew

Install: brew install --cask melonds

About:
melonDS is a high-accuracy Nintendo DS and DSi emulator that focuses on performance and features. It emulates the DS hardware to run commercial and homebrew games with enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. Its primary value is providing a modern, accurate, and fast emulation experience on desktop platforms.

Key Features:

High-accuracy DS/DSi emulation
OpenGL rendering for upscaling and texture filtering
Local and online multiplayer via Wi-Fi emulation (WFC)
Save states and cheat code support
Fast forwarding and frame skipping

Use Cases:

Playing Nintendo DS and DSi games on a computer
Preserving and archiving DS homebrew software
Speedrunning games with save state functionality

Alternatives:

DeSmuME – DeSmuME is an older, more established emulator with broader platform support, while melonDS prioritizes higher accuracy and performance.
DraStic DS Emulator – DraStic is a highly optimized, paid emulator for Android, whereas melonDS is a free and open-source alternative for PC.

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