Free Nintendo DS emulator
DeSmuME is a free utility that lets you play Nintendo DS games on your device by running DS ROM files, which is a read-only memory file of a game cartridge. Download games from the internet, run them using this program, and enjoy your DS experience without the need to buy the actual game console.
Like other emulators such as Visual Boy Advance, DeSmuME is a small and standalone file and its games are also small in file size. This allows you to download more games into your devices and switch between them anytime you want to.
Surpass the actual DS experience
While DeSmuME and its games are free, it is important to note that all of these are made by fans across the world and are actually illegal–as they are unofficial reproductions of Nintendo DS and its games. However, if you’re only planning to use it for personal use and have no plans to make a profit off of it or live stream your games, you should be fine.
In terms of graphics, you can definitely enjoy your DS games in better quality thanthe you would if you bought the actual handheld console. An advantage of this emulator is that you can play on larger screens–much larger than the Nintendo DS’ two 2.4-inch by 1.8-inch screens. Additionally, this emulator has the ability to improve graphics through its High Resolution 3D Renderer feature.
Another capability that these emulators have over the original handheld consoles is the autosave feature. Instead of having to manually look for save spots in-game, you can just press Shift+F1 to F10 to activate any of the autosave slots. It saves the state of the game at that exact point. Also, you can just as easily load your instant saves.
Designed for developers
It is important to note that DeSmuME was originally developed both as an emulator and an open-source testing platform for programmers and developers looking to test their converted DS ROMs. Therefore, it has a lot of technical options that appear intimidating for new and inexperienced users. Aside from simply mapping the keys, you can also make changes to firmware, the audio and video, and more.
While it is possible to run DS ROMs as is, you can’t make the most out of its features without the right setup for your device, and it varies from one system to another. However, there is a way to get the information you need. There are a number of online forums, also made and curated by the community, ready to help you anytime.
One of the best emulators available
DeSmuME is one of the best emulators available regardless of platform or device. Not only does it allow you to enjoy Nintendo DS without having to buy the console, it also allows you to improve the graphics quality of your game. The game has a lot of advanced options that make setting up games tricky. However, once you get the hang of it, you can enjoy it to the fullest.
DeSmuME is a freeware emulator for the Nintendo DS created by YopYop156. DeSmuME is also known as YopYop DS is written in C++ for Microsoft Windows and can play Nintendo DS homebrew and commercial nds ROMs.
It supports many homebrew nds ROM demos as well as a handful of Wireless Multiboot demo nds ROMs. DeSmuME is also able to emulate some of the commercial nds ROM titles which other DS Emulators like iDeaS and Dualis aren’t capable of doing so.
