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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, a Nintendo DS emulator.
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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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---
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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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| File Format | Description |
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|-------------|-------------|
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| .nds | Nintendo DS ROM file |
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| .app | Application file |
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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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## Folder structure
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| Type | Folder | Comment |
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| :---: | :---: | :---: |
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| ROMs Folder |`retrodeck/roms/nds/` | |
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| Saves Folder |`retrodeck/saves/nds/melonds/` | |
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| States Folder |`retrodeck/states/nds/melonds/` | |
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| Config Folder |`~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/config/melonDS/` | `melonDS.ini`|
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| BIOS Folder | `retrodeck/bios/` | |
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## Change Language in games
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**Requirements:**
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- Check if the game has multiple language support over at this link [GamesTDB: DS](https://www.gametdb.com/DS/Downloads).
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- You need to have your bios ion the `retrodeck/bios/` folder.
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**Instructions:**
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1. Open `Configurator` -> `MelonDS`
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2. Click `Config` -> `Emu settings` -> `DS-Mode` -> Enable `Use external BIOS/firmware files`
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3. Click `File` -> `Boot firmware` -> `DS icon` (bottom of the screen) -> `⚙️` -> `🌍` -> Set language.
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