# Guide: melonDS

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### melonDS Links:

[melonDS - Webpage](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/)

[melonDS - Forum](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/board/)

[melonDS - FAQ](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/faq.php)

[melonDS - Wiki](https://github.com/melonDS-emu/melonDS/wiki)

[melonDS - Github](https://github.com/melonDS-emu/melonDS)

## Where to put the games

NDS games should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/nds/` directory.


## What file formats are supported?

```
.nds
.app
```

## Does MelonDS require BIOS or Firmware?

There exists several optional BIOS and FIrmware:

**Nintendo DS:** 
```
bios7.bin
bios9.bin
firmware.bin
```

**Nintendo DSI:** 
```
dsi_bios9.bin
dsi_bios7.bin
dsi_firmware.bin
dsi_nand.bin
```

### Where to put the BIOS and Firmware?

Directly into the folder

`retrodeck/bios/`

**Example:**

`retrodeck/bios/bios9.bin`