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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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## Where to put the games
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NDS games should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/nds/` directory.
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## What file formats are supported?
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```
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.nds
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.app
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```
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## Does MelonDS require BIOS or Firmware?
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There exists several optional BIOS and FIrmware:
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**Nintendo DS:**
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```
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bios7.bin
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bios9.bin
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firmware.bin
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```
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**Nintendo DSI:**
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```
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dsi_bios9.bin
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dsi_bios7.bin
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dsi_firmware.bin
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dsi_nand.bin
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```
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### Where to put the BIOS and Firmware?
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Directly into the folder
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`retrodeck/bios/`
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**Example:**
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`retrodeck/bios/bios9.bin`
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