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Delta vs melonDS

Delta

deltaemulator.com

melonDS

melonds.kuribo64.net

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FigureDeltamelonDS
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
Windows—Yes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOSYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · Nintendo DS Emulators7.7 (#6)8.1 (#4)

Plans

Delta

  • DeltaFree

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melonDS

  • melonDSFree

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In their own words

Delta

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melonDS

melonDS is a free, open-source emulator focused on Nintendo DS emulation, with builds listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its feature list includes a nearly complete CPU, video, and audio core, a JIT recompiler, an OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, joystick support, savestates, RTC, microphone, and lid controls. The project also lists DLDI support. Wi-Fi features include local multiplayer and online connectivity, but are a work in progress and may not work with all games. DSi emulation and GBA slot add-ons are also in progress. DS emulation requires configured BIOS and firmware files; DSi emulation additionally needs a DSi NAND image. melonDS uses raw save files and can import saves from DeSmuME, DraStic, or a flashcard, but does not support the special save memory type used by WarioWare DIY and Jam with the Band. Direct online connectivity requires libpcap or WinPcap, Ethernet, and administrator or superuser privileges; indirect mode does not require Ethernet or those privileges. The software renderer is more accurate but more CPU intensive, while OpenGL may be faster but less accurate.

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