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nds4droid
What nds4droid is
nds4droid is a free, ad-free Nintendo DS emulator for Android smartphones. Based on DeSmuME, it offers settings for balancing performance and accuracy, along with screen layouts that can be vertical or horizontal, show one screen, or prioritize the top, bottom, main, or sub screen. It supports save states and cheats, but not local multiplayer or Nintendo DSi features. The project says the app has been translated into several languages and lists it under a GPL-3.0 license. Android is its listed platform and intended device. The Free plan costs nothing, and there is no free trial. The repository’s Releases section is empty.
Who it suits
It suits Android smartphone users looking for a Nintendo DS emulator with adjustable performance and screen presentation. It may not suit people who need local multiplayer or Nintendo DSi support.
What it does well
- Free plan costs nothing
- Ad-free
- Supports save states and cheats
- Offers several screen layout options
- Translated into several languages
What to know first
- Android only
- No local multiplayer
- No Nintendo DSi support
- Repository Releases section is empty
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Android Nintendo DS emulator · ad-free | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the project repository at https://github.com/jquesnelle/nds4droid.
- Use an Android smartphone, the project's intended device.
- Choose a screen arrangement and adjust performance and accuracy settings.
Verdict
nds4droid provides Android users with a free, ad-free Nintendo DS emulator and several display and performance settings. Its listed limits include no local multiplayer or Nintendo DSi support.
Questions
How much does nds4droid cost?
It is listed as free, including ad-free, at no cost.
Is there a free trial?
No. The project lists no free trial.
Which platform does it support?
Android smartphones are the intended device, and Android is the listed platform.
Is nds4droid open source?
The repository lists a GPL-3.0 license.
Does it support local multiplayer or Nintendo DSi?
No. Local multiplayer and Nintendo DSi support are not included.
Who makes nds4droid?
The provided project information does not identify a publisher or company.
Facts from nds4droid's own pages
- Downloads
- The repository's Releases section is empty. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
- Emulation base
- The project says it is based on DeSmuME. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes its intended device as an Android smartphone. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
- Languages
- The project says it has been translated into several languages. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
- License
- The repository lists a GPL-3.0 license. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
- Performance options
- The project describes options for balancing performance and accuracy. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
- Pricing
- The project describes nds4droid as free, including ad-free. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- nds4droid is a Nintendo DS emulator for Android smartphones. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
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