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For TWLMenu++ users, extract the .ver file to root:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/ (only when you are updating nds-bootstrap, as it comes bundled in | For TWLMenu++ users, extract the .ver file to root:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/ (only when you are updating nds-bootstrap, as it comes bundled in TWiLight Menu++). | ||
==User guide== | ==User guide== | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 30 November 2021
| nds-bootstrap | |
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| File:Ndsbootstrap.png | |
| General | |
| Author | Robz8 |
| Type | Title Launchers |
| Version | 0.50 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Last Updated | 2021/10/11 |
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| Download | |
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nds-bootstrap is an open-source application that allows Nintendo DS/DSi ROMs and homebrew to be natively utilised rather than using an emulator. nds-bootstrap works on Nintendo DSi/3DS SD cards through CFW and on Nintendo DS through flashcarts.
Note from developers:
A frontend isn't required to be used as nds-bootstrap uses an ini file to load its parameters. However, it is very much recommended. TWiLight Menu++ is a frontend for nds-bootstrap, developed by RocketRobz & co. It has 7 customizable launchers to choose from with the ability to launch emulators and other homebrew. It also includes a number of Anti-Piracy patches for the games and will automatically configure nds-bootstrap for you, with customizable per game settings.
Installation
To install nds-bootstrap, download the .7z file.
Extract the nds-bootstrap .nds files, to root:/_nds/.
For TWLMenu++ users, extract the .ver file to root:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/ (only when you are updating nds-bootstrap, as it comes bundled in TWiLight Menu++).
User guide
ROM Compatibility
nds-bootstrap supports most DS ROMs, with a few exceptions (see compatibility list).
- You can enhance your gaming experience with cheats and faster load times than general cartridges (for games that support those features).
- Game saving is supported too and will be saved in the .sav extention, and .pub or .prv for DSiWare.
- Anti-Piracy patches can be loaded via IPS files, but they are not included inside the software itself.
- nds-bootstrap also supports many homebrew applications, including games like DSCraft.
B4DS mode (a result of running nds-bootstrap on DS-mode flashcards with locked SCFG or DS Phat/lite) supports some DS ROMs, you can increase compatibility by inserting a DS Memory Expansion Pak. Since v0.50.2 it is also possible to boot Nintendo DSi+Internet, see list of supported titles.
Screenshots
Since 0.46.0 you can take screenshots directly from the hardware, without a capture card or an emulator. To take screenshots:
- Open the in-game menu, select Screenshots...
- Select the VRAM bank, in case if the screenshot looks incorrect (this feature cannot be used in B4DS mode).
- You can now step 1 frame, while in the in-game menu (by pressing R).
- Screenshots will be saved to screenshots.tar in sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/.
- Due to hardware limitations, only screenshots of the main-set screen will be taken.
- Limit is 50 screenshots. After reaching the limit, you cannot take any more, until you delete screenshots.tar in sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/, where it'll be re-created on next boot.
Media
3DS Play NDS ROM's Off Your SD Card! (TWiLightMenu) (Tech James)
Known issues
Please refer to https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/nds-bootstrap/issues.
Changelog
v0.51.1 (hotfix) 27/11/2021
Bug fixes:
- Fixed SDK2.0 games (such as Super Mario 64 DS) not booting.
- Fixed soft-reset not working in certain areas of some games.
- Reverted to slow soft-reset method for Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Versions to work around the black screen crash.
- Fixed a regression where the in-game menu would not be positioned correctly.
v0.51.0 27/11/2021
What's new?
- B4DS mode: Support for up to 23 DSiWare titles have been added, making them playable on DS/DS lite consoles for the first time ever (For a list of supported titles, see this list here).
- GO Series: 10 Second Run.
- Ace Mathician.
- Art Style: Aquia.
- Aura-Aura Climber.
- Art Style: BASE 10.
- Dairojo! Samurai Defenders.
- Dark Void Zero.
- GO Series: Defense Wars.
- Dragon's Lair.
- Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp (USA version only).
- DS WiFi Settings.
- Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari.
- Game & Watch: Ball.
- Game & Watch: Chef.
- Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.
- Game & Watch: Flagman.
- Game & Watch: Helmet.
- Game & Watch: Judge.
- Game & Watch: Manhole.
- Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory.
- Game & Watch: Vermin.
- Mighty Flip Champs.
- Space Ace.
- (For Debug DS consoles, additional support for 6 titles have been added.)
- G.G. Series: All Breaker.
- G.G. Series: Assault Buster.
- BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale.
- Mighty Milky Way.
- Nintendo DSi XL Demo Video.
- Nintendo DSi XL Demo Video: Volume 2.
- Soft-resetting speeds have improved, and now doesn't reboot the console, so you no longer need to wait some time before the game starts again.
- Shiny Pokémon hunters will find this feature useful, as it'll speed up the hunting process.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed Banana Cup causing a crash in Mario Kart DS.
- (Untested) The Power Washer minigame crash in Mario Party DS should now be fixed.
- Fixed Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery not booting on 3DS.
- Fixed Magic School Bus: Oceans not booting on 3DS.
- Brain Age Express: Sudoku no longer shows the Download failed message.
Known bugs:
- B4DS mode: None of the supported DSiWare titles (except Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari) can save data.
- B4DS mode: Due to memory limitations of retail DS consoles, audio will not play in Art Style: Aquia.
- B4DS mode: In Aura-Aura Climber, depending on how far you go in Endless Mode, the game will crash. Inserting a Memory Expansion Pak may prolong how far you can go up before the crash.
- B4DS mode: The Game & Watch DSiWare titles will softlock after finishing a game or exiting (usually in Game A mode).
- B4DS mode: Connecting to WiFi in Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari will cause the game to crash.
- Some SDK2.0 games (such as Super Mario 64 DS) do not boot due to the fast soft-reset implementation.
- Soft-resetting may not work properly in a few games, causing a crash as a result.
v0.50.2 2021/11/12
- B4DS mode: Nintendo DSi + Internet now boots!
- Saving is now stubbed out in a few DSiWare titles in order to proceed further, when running from a CycloDS iEvolution.
- Known affected games:
- A Little Bit of... Nintendo Touch Golf.
- Asphalt 4: Elite Racing.
- Aura-Aura Climber.
- Brain Challenge.
- Cave Story.
- Ferrari GT: Evolution.
- Plants vs. Zombies.
- Puzzle League: Express.
- Rayman.
- Tetris Party Live.
- Known affected games:
Bug fixes:
- Fixed an overlooked bug due to optimized code, which caused AP-patching to not work properly for SDK5 games on DSi.
- Increased the file size limit of AP-fix .ips patches from 192KB to 256KB.
- This fixes Rabbids Go Home (Only DS mode tested on DSi).
- B4DS mode: Fixed AP-patching not working properly, when using a Memory Expansion Pak.
- Fixed WiFi not working when running from a CycloDS iEvolution.
- (@Epicpkmn11) Fixed ARM7 RAM viewer randomly freezing.
- Fixed an overlooked bug which caused Kirby Canvas Curse to lockup on the logos with empty save data and with SWI Halt Hook turned on.
- Fixed EUR version of Hotel Dusk: Room 215 not booting.
External links
- Official website - https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/nds-bootstrap
- GitHub - https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/nds-bootstrap