iDroidDS, also known as nds4droid, is a free, open-source Nintendo DS emulator for Android smartphones. It uses DeSmuME 0.9.11 as its emulation core and supports save states, cheats, and Both, Main, Touch, Portrait, and Landscape screen layouts. The project supports armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, x86, and x86_64 processors and requires Android 5.0 or newer. Its README says devices with more than 512 MB of RAM and Android 5.0 or above should be able to run it, but performance depends on the device and the game. The project says the repository is not the official nds4droid repository and warns that its state is not stable. It asks users to report issues through GitHub; reports involving older Android versions or ROMs that do not operate correctly will be closed. Dropbox save syncing and work on the OpenGL ES renderers appear on the project’s to-do list. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License and provided without warranty.
Who it is for
It suits Android users looking for a free Nintendo DS emulator with save states, cheats, and multiple screen layouts. Check the Android requirement and project stability warning before relying on it.
What is good
- Free and open-source.
- Includes save states and cheat support.
- Offers five screen layout options.
- Supports four listed processor architectures.
What to know first
- Requires Android 5.0 or newer.
- Project warns that it is not stable.
- Performance varies by device and game.
- Provided without warranty.
Verdict
iDroidDS offers core Nintendo DS emulation features at no cost on supported Android devices. Its repository warning and device-dependent performance are worth considering.
Get started with iDroidDS
- Open the project repository on GitHub.
- Use an Android device running Android 5.0 or newer.
- Install the Android app from the available project route.
- Choose a screen layout: Both, Main, Touch, Portrait, or Landscape.
- Report eligible issues through GitHub issue tickets.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan is the app, with no separate quota or seat limit listed. It requires Android 5.0 or newer, and the project warns that it is not stable and comes without warranty.
Questions about iDroidDS
How much does iDroidDS cost?
It is free, with a listed plan price of 0.00 USD per free.
Is iDroidDS open source?
Yes. The project is licensed under the GNU General Public License and welcomes contributions.
Which platform does it support?
It supports Android and requires Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or newer.
Does iDroidDS have advertisements?
The README says nds4droid has no advertisements.
What features does it include?
It supports save states, cheats, and Both, Main, Touch, Portrait, and Landscape screen layouts.
Where can users report issues?
The project asks users to report issues through GitHub issue tickets. Reports about devices below Android 5.0 or ROMs that do not operate correctly will be closed.
iDroidDS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Nintendo DS emulators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Android
- Save states
- Yes
- Cheat support
- Yes
- Screen layout options
- Both, Main, Touch, Portrait, Landscape
