Using nds files

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The company released several, improved versions of the device. In Nintendo DS Lite was released. It was thinner and had better displays, with higher level of illumination.

In Nintendo DSi was released. It also had several improvements compared to the original device but it lost GameBoy Advance compatibility! When combined all three versions were sold in record figures. The only gaming console that sold out more is Sony PlayStation 2. The device uses ROM cartridges or Nintendo game cards to play games. Cartridge is used for storage.

The resolution of the displays is x pixels. Nintendo DS has been with us between and when it was discontinued. A new version of the device was released, known as Nintendo 3DS.

The following methods are listed in order of recommendation. Pick the first one you have the hardware to use. This can be bypassed using a hardware mod of the cartridge that is outside the scope of this guide and is generally not recommended. Alternatively, if you use an emulator, you should already have access to your save file. This is currently outside the scope of this guide, but you're having trouble, you can ask in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

If CFW is not an option, check Smealum's homebrew website to see if you have a compatible homebrew entry-point. Older variants may not work on IR games. Follow this guide for a usage guide: Look here if you need help disabling driver signature enforcement on versions of Windows newer than Windows XP used in the above guide.

Will not work on IR games. Please refer to the following guide for using the Action Replay DSi. The exact usage of the Action Replay Media Edition is similar but may vary slightly. My save converter can be found here. An alternative save converter written by Matt, with instructions written by Scarface, can be found here. This is not required for PKHeX. Refer to the included PDF for usage instructions. If you cannot do any of the above, and you are not playing on a flashcart or an emulator, then you do not have access to your save file and cannot directly edit it.

Depending on what you wish to do, you might be able to create Action Replay codes using PokeGen, but that is outside the scope of this guide. Read here to learn how to get your saves from certain emulators:. Using Checkpoint. This tutorial will show you how to backup your DS cartridge save using a 3ds homebrew program called Checkpoint. Insert your cartridge, and make sure the 3DS menu can see it.

This is important because sometimes the system can't read the cartridge unless it's inserted just right. Citra accepts games in. Tools on 3DS and PC exist to convert those to decrypted.

Now you have it downloaded, open it. If you already have nds roms, you can skip this step and just go back to DeSmuME. Power on the television and the Nintendo DS gaming system. The contents of the Nintendo DS now appear on the television.

Insert a game into the DS and wait for the load screen to appear on the television.