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This was what I used years ago. But the APK is too old now. https://github.com/hansoochan/DSdroid

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[–] CatUser@discuss.tchncs.de 26 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I usually recommend using open source software but this is c/piracy, so, you can easily find Drastic unlocked on Mobilsm.

[–] Toes@ani.social 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Do you have an open source one in mind?

[–] SergioFLS@feddit.cl 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There's a port of melonDS to Android at https://github.com/rafaelvcaetano/melonDS-android. Keep in mind you'll need a CPU capable of running AArch64 instructions and a 64-bit OS if you want dynarec support.

[–] Toes@ani.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'll try it out. Does the pixel 6 have those features?

[–] quicksand@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago

Yes it has an ARM64 processor

[–] CatUser@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 years ago

Yes, you can download Lemuroid through F-droid and then use one of the open source Nintendo DS cores, but they require a strong hardware.

[–] astanix@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Drastic DS Emulator on play store has been the best DS emulator in android for years.

[–] Draconic_NEO@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 years ago

Just make sure to Pirate it, Paid emulator Devs on Android are greedy pieces of shit, many violate GPL Licenses just to make a quick buck, don't give in, don't give them money.

In general emulators that aren't open source are also shady and should be avoided wherever possible because they:

  1. Can be Malicous
  2. Might use SDK material (not something we care about but it can be used against them).
  3. May violate GPL or contain stolen code from others' work, which is extremely scummy.
[–] REM0VED@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

RetroArch. Use melon core

[–] JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl 16 points 2 years ago

https://f-droid.org/repo/com.retroarch

You can install multiple cores on it.

First you have to go to the online updater and update all of your configuration files, core files, assets, everything and restart, but then you can simply go to the online updater and download any emulator core for any system.

I am playing on MelonDS which requires one fix to use the touchscreen in-game:

Core options -> screen -> change first option to Touch.

Also for pokemon specifically to have save filed work properly, you have to download a nintendoDS BIOS blob and put it in one of your retroarch folders. There are guides on that.

A little bit of configuration, bit you essentially have every single open source emulator in one app.

[–] ADHDefy@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

DraStic is amazing on midrange devices. Compatibility is excellent in my experience, there's a lot of UI customization available, and there are some nice filter and scaling options built-in. It also has full controller support.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

But sadly dead.

[–] Teknikal@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago

The only DS emulator really worth using in my opinion is Drastic I tried a few other things like lemuroid and MelonDS before finally paying for Drastic.

[–] Rudee@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

Lemuroid emulates most handhelds, and works pretty well in my experience (S9, to give an idea of performance)

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago

Havent tried it but Citra is an option.