DeSmuME

Long-running Nintendo DS emulator with high-resolution rendering.

FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux
Official websitedesmume.org

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Other download sites

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Package managers

  • Homebrewbrew install --cask desmume
  • Flathubflatpak install flathub org.desmume.DeSmuME

About DeSmuME

DeSmuME emulates the Nintendo DS with save state support, a large cheat database, slot-2 device emulation, microphone input and tool-assisted speedrun features, and can render 3D above the console's native resolution.

Strengths

  • High-resolution 3D rendering beyond the DS's native output
  • Large cheat database and movie recording tools

Limitations

  • Releases are infrequent; melonDS is faster and more accurate for many games
  • Performance is demanding for a handheld-era system

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source under the GPL.
License
GPL-2.0
Developer
The DeSmuME team
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Long-running Nintendo DS emulator with high-resolution rendering
Categories
Emulators
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Retro Gaming & Emulation); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 2 sources on file.

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