# 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)


## Does MelonDS require BIOS or Firmware?

Yes,

The firmware can come in three flavors:

    DSi/3DS DS-mode firmware: 128KB
    regular DS firmware: 256KB
    iQue DS firmware: 512KB

DS Emulation

    bios9.bin - 4KB - ARM9 BIOS
    bios7.bin - 16KB - ARM7 BIOS
    firmware.bin - 128/256/512KB - firmware dump


DSi Emulation

    DSi ARM9 BIOS: 64KB
    DSi ARM7 BIOS: 64KB
    DSi Firmware: 128KB
    DSi NAND image: ~240MB



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