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nds4droid

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Spec score 6.9 #16 of 18 in Nintendo DS Emulators

What it is

nds4droid is a free Android emulator for Nintendo DS software, intended for Android smartphones. Based on DeSmuME, it offers settings for balancing performance and accuracy. Users can choose vertical or horizontal screen layouts, show one screen, and select which screen appears first or serves as the main screen. The app supports save states and cheats, but not local multiplayer or Nintendo DSi features. The project describes it as ad-free and says it has been translated into several languages. It is listed for Android and carries a GPL-3.0 license. The plan is Free at free, with no free trial. The repository's Releases section is empty.

Spec sheet

Purpose
nds4droid is a Nintendo DS emulator for Android smartphones.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The project describes its intended device as an Android smartphone.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
License
The repository lists a GPL-3.0 license.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The repository's Releases section is empty.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Emulation base
The project says it is based on DeSmuME.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Languages
The project says it has been translated into several languages.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Performance options
The project describes options for balancing performance and accuracy.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Pricing
The project describes nds4droid as free, including ad-free.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Android Nintendo DS emulator · ad-free Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and ad-free
  • Offers save states and cheat support
  • Multiple screen layout options
  • Performance and accuracy settings

Limits

  • No local multiplayer support
  • No Nintendo DSi support
  • Repository Releases section is empty

Who it suits

nds4droid suits Android smartphone users seeking a free, ad-free way to emulate Nintendo DS software. Its display and performance settings are useful for users who want choices over screen presentation and the speed-accuracy balance.

Verdict

nds4droid provides an Android-focused DS emulator with screen layout choices, save states, and cheats at no listed cost. Readers who need local multiplayer or Nintendo DSi support should note those omissions.

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