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# Guide: melonDS
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<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/melonds-logo.svg" width="150">
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### melonDS Links:
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[melonDS - Webpage](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/)
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[melonDS - Forum](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/board/)
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[melonDS - FAQ](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/faq.php)
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[melonDS - Wiki](https://github.com/melonDS-emu/melonDS/wiki)
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[melonDS - Github](https://github.com/melonDS-emu/melonDS)
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2024-08-22 13:10:03 +00:00
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## Does MelonDS require BIOS or Firmware?
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Yes,
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The firmware can come in three flavors:
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DSi/3DS DS-mode firmware: 128KB
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regular DS firmware: 256KB
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iQue DS firmware: 512KB
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DS Emulation
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bios9.bin - 4KB - ARM9 BIOS
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bios7.bin - 16KB - ARM7 BIOS
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firmware.bin - 128/256/512KB - firmware dump
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DSi Emulation
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DSi ARM9 BIOS: 64KB
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DSi ARM7 BIOS: 64KB
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DSi Firmware: 128KB
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DSi NAND image: ~240MB
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## Where to put the games
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NDS games should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/nds/` directory.
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