DS Anywhere

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

DS Anywhere is ranked #17 of 18 in Nintendo DS emulators on Freedom251. It runs on Web.

Compared on Nintendo DS emulators

Supported platforms: Web
Local multiplayer: No
Cheat support: No

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The record

Purpose: DS Anywhere emulates a Nintendo DS in a web browser.
ROM loading: Users can select or drag and drop an .nds ROM file to run it.
Local files: The site says ROM files stay on the user's computer and are not uploaded.
BIOS and firmware: Users can add BIOS files in Settings to perform a firmware boot and access the main menu.
Settings: The site lists Controls, Personalization, Controller Input, Firmware, and Save Data settings.
Technology: The project uses a fork of melonDS compiled to WebAssembly, with a TypeScript bridge and a Preact/Vite frontend.
Security approach: The maker says running ROMs in a browser limits potential access to a webpage rather than the whole computer.
Development status: The maker describes the project as a work in progress with unstable or incomplete features, and the site warns users they may encounter unintended behavior or lose saved data.
Save data limitation: The maker says browser storage may evict save files and that save-file backup or loading a previous save is not implemented.
Controller limitation: Controller input is supported, but the maker says changing controller bindings in the UI remains a future goal.
Unlisted features: The maker lists cheat codes and multiplayer support as future goals.
Legal use: The maker says the emulator should be used only with legally acquired ROM and BIOS files and not to violate copyright restrictions.
Project support: The maker describes DS Anywhere as a personal project, says active development should not be expected, and welcomes code contributions and pull requests.
ROM files: The site accepts .nds ROM files by file selection or drag and drop.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Nintendo DS Emulators in 2026#17 of 18

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Sources

brxxn.github.io/ds-anywhere/· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/brxxn/ds-anywhere· checked 4 Oct 2026