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Pilas-melonDS

Ch 076.9of 18 Nintendo DS Emulators
  1. 1Runs onWeb
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWeb browsers on desktop and mobile devices
  4. 4Save statesYes
  5. 5Local multiplayerYes
  6. 6Nintendo DSi supportYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Pilas-melonDS is ranked #7 of 18 in Nintendo DS emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

Pilas-melonDS plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free No paid plans or usage limits are stated on the project page github.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on Nintendo DS emulators

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Web browsers on desktop and mobile devicesgithub.com
Save states
Yesgithub.com
Local multiplayer
Yesgithub.com
Nintendo DSi support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Pilas-melonDS is an HTML5/WebAssembly browser frontend for the melonDS Nintendo DS emulator.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
DS and DSi
It targets Nintendo DS mode by default and offers experimental Nintendo DSi mode.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Controls
It supports keyboard, Gamepad API, touch controls, and DS touchscreen input.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Rendering and audio
The browser frontend offers Canvas 2D, WebGL 2, and WebGPU rendering choices, plus WebAudio output.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Camera and microphone
DSi camera and microphone input use browser media permissions and work on localhost or HTTPS origins.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Storage
Cartridge saves and browser save states are stored in IndexedDB, with up to six save-state slots per ROM.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
ROM and DSiWare
The ROM picker accepts .nds, .dsi, and .srl files, and the frontend can install DSiWare .cia files into DSi NAND or virtual SD storage.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Networking
Its Browser internet mode provides a compatibility shim for DHCP, DNS, ARP, and basic TCP/HTTP, while local tabs and a WebSocket bridge are optional alternatives.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Network limitation
The browser networking shim cannot provide arbitrary raw UDP/TCP internet or decrypt HTTPS traffic from inside the browser sandbox.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
System requirements
DSi menu boot requires legally dumped DSi BIOS files and a writable NAND dump; normal DS direct boot can use the built-in FreeBIOS fallback.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Security and keys
The project says it does not embed Nintendo keys; encrypted CIA installation requires the user's legally obtained common key.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Build and hosting
The README describes building with Emscripten and serving the generated app locally over HTTP.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as MPL-2.0.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Maker
The GitHub profile identifies the maker as José Pilas and describes him as a video game developer and influencer.github.com · 2 Oct 2026

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