Emulators for the Nintendo DS on PC
1) DESmuME
This is the most widely used DS emulator. It was last updated in April 2015. However, it has since received various improvements to become a better piece of software. Note that DeSmuME does not support the DS console’s functions that require wifi connections.
DESmuME also emulates the DS Lite in addition to the original DS. Get the 64-bit version of the emulator if you want to use it. If it doesn’t work, try the usual 32-bit build. Developers, on the other hand, should install the dev build instead.
The DS Emulator is completely free as long as you obey the GNU GPL’s regulations. After you’ve installed the emulator, press Alt-Enter to enter fullscreen mode, you may also enable pixel scalers, adjust the display method, rotate the screen, and resize the display by going through the settings.
2) GBA$NO$
The NO$GBA DS Emulator is as easy to install as downloading the installer file and waiting to launch immediately afterward. Many games, including the Pokemon White and Black varieties, are compatible with it. In addition, if the game freezes or displays a blue screen, there are fast remedies.
To avoid a stuttering game performance, go to the Options menu after installing the NO$GBA DS Emulator. Select ‘Emulation Speed’ first, followed by ‘Unlimited MHz, Disaster 10%’. All you have to do to improve the sound is choose ‘Digital Mono’ from the Sound Output choices.
To play DS games on this emulator, all you need is a PC, the NO$GBA emulator, and the NDS ROM of your favorite game, as the name says. It’s up to you to look for these ROMs online, as some sites contain viruses and game files that cause issues.
3) The NeonDS
This emulator’s official website is no longer available. As a result, we won’t link you to any websites that provide a NeonDS download since security concerns exist. If you can locate a download link, you will appreciate this free emulator on Windows 2000.
Go to File in the upper portion of NeonDS once it has opened. Choose ‘Open’ and navigate to the DS ROM file for the game you wish to play. Select ‘Run as administrator from the context menu when right-clicking the file. It’s important to remember that it always ends in ‘nds.’ Choose ‘OK’ after clicking this ROM file.
Wait for the game file to be read by NeonDS. If the game runs correctly on the emulator, a window will appear. To use the game controls, use your keyboard. Your mouse will also come in handy while using the bottom screen of NeonDS, which replicates the DS console’s touchscreen.