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| TWiLight Menu++ | |
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| Author(s) | RocketRobz |
| Type | Homebrew Loaders |
| Version | v12.0.0 |
| Licence | MIT |
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TWiLight Menu++, or TWLMenu++ for short, is a frontend for nds-bootstrap, for DS, DSi and 3DS.
Features
- Launch DS(i) ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via nds-bootstrap (comes included with the app)!
- For flashcards, the flashcard kernel/firmware can optionally be used to boot the games.
- Automatic on-the-fly AP-patching! Drag and drop your ROMs onto the SD card, and play, without any additional steps!
- The included AP-patches are loaded for a specific game, by nds-bootstrap, and the patching is done in RAM, leaving your original ROM untouched.
- Bring the DSi Menu to your DS Phat/lite, by putting TWLMenu++ on a flashcard!
- First DS flashcard UI to show animated icons from DSi-Enhanced, DSi-Exclusive, and DSiWare games!
- For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Overclock your DS games to 133mhz, faster than normal DS clock speed of 67mhz!
- For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Change sound frequency from 32kHz to 48kHz for higher sound quality!
- Directly access the following flashcards' microSD cards, and switch to and from there anytime!
- Acekard 2i (Games cannot be booted)
- R4 Ultra (regular, not R4i) (r4ultra.com)
- Set the language to your preference.
- Run the last played ROM on TWiLight Menu++ startup.
- Play retro games from these consoles:
- (Super) GameBoy (Color), via GameYob
- NES/Famicom, via nesDS
- Sega Master System/Game Gear, via S8DS
- Sega MegaDrive/Genesis, via jEnesisDS
- Super Nintendo/Famicom, via SNEmulDS
- 3DS/2DS users: Play DS games in 16:10 widescreen! Not all games will work with this feature.
Installation
Non-CFW DSi/3DS/2DS users (Not recommended)
- In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
- Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root.
- Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
- Launch your exploted DSiWare game, and TWiLight Menu++ will load!
NOTE for DSi users: If you're using exploits such as Memory Pit, ugopwn, Flipnote Lenny, or 4swordshax to boot TWiLight Menu++ some DS ROMs will not play sound properly.
The following DSiWare exploits are compatible with nds-bootstrap without CFW:
- sudokuhax (uses GenericTWLPayload)
- fieldrunnerhax (uses GenericTWLPayload)
- grtpwn (uses GenericTWLPayload)
- ugopwn/Flipnote Lenny (only for v0.11.0 and v0.11.2)
DSi users with Unlaunch and/or HiyaCFW
- In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
- Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root.
- Extract what's in "DSi - CFW users/SDNAND root" to the root of your SD card.
- Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
- (Unlaunch users) In Unlaunch menu, go to options, and set the "No button" option to "TWLMENUPP".
- Launch TWiLight Menu++!
CFW 3DS users, via Updater
- Use FBI to install the TWiLight Menu++ Updater. You can download it here, or with this QR code.
- Launch the updater.
- Touch Release next to TWL Menu++. Extraction may take a while.
- Do Step 3 again, but for nds-bootstrap.
CFW 3DS users, manual method
- In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
- Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root.
- Extract the .cia files from the "3DS - CFW users" folder, to anywhere on the SD Card.
- Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
- Install the .cia files you extracted.
NOTE: If you're using EmuNAND, then install them to SysNAND as well. - Launch TWiLight Menu++!
Flashcard users
- In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "Flashcard users" folder, to the flashcard's microSD card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
- Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "Flashcard users" folder, to the flashcard's microSD card root.
- Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your flashcard's microSD card.
- (Optional) Using your flashcard firmware to load retail/commercial ROMs instead of nds-bootstrap.
- Download a pack for your flashcard (skip to step 4, if your flashcard is not listed):
- Extract what's in "for Slot-1 microSD" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card.
- After this and setting up TWiLight Menu++ on your flashcard, set "Use nds-bootstrap" to "No" so the flashcard firmware will be used instead of nds-bootstrap.
- (Optional) Autobooting to TWiLight Menu++
- Extract what's in "Flashcard users/Autoboot/(your flashcard)" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card. (Skip this, if you don't see your flashcard.)
- You're good to go! Launch your flashcard, and TWiLight Menu++ will load! (Load "boot.nds", if you're in the regular flashcard menu, or if autobooting doesn't work.)
- You can also set your preferred sound/mic frequency, if you're using a DSi, 3DS, or 2DS.
- If you want to use TWL clock speed and/or VRAM boost on your flashcard games, launch your flashcard using TWiLight Menu++ on the console's SD card, with the "SCFG access in Slot-1" setting turned on.
Video demonstration
NOTE: In this video, loading speed is slower than the current nds-bootstrap version.
Controls
DSi, 3DS, and SEGA Saturn themes
- Left/Right: Select a game/app
- A/START: Launch game/app
- B: Go up one directory
- L/R: Switch pages
- Y: Per-game settings
- X: Cheat menu
- X: Delete/hide game
- (DSi/Saturn theme) SELECT: DS Classic menu
- (Where TWLMenu++ Settings, the Slot-1 game, and the last ran game can be accessed)
R4 theme
On R4 theme main menu:
- Left/Right: Select game list, lanch Slot-1, or launch GBARunner2
- A: Open game list, launch Slot-1, or launch GBARunner2
- START/SELECT: Open TWLMenu++ Settings
In game list:
- Up/Down: Select a game/app
- A: Launch game/app
- B: Go up one directory
- Y: Per-game settings
- X: Cheat menu
- X: Delete/hide game
- START: Return to R4 theme main menu
Acekard theme
- Up/Down: Select a game/app
- A: Launch game/app
- B/L: Go up one directory
- Y: Per-game settings
- X: Cheat menu
- START: Options menu
- SELECT: Change list mode
With CFW: DS ROMs on SD/carts
- L+R+DOWN+B for 2 seconds: Return to TWiLight Menu++.
- (If using an o3DS, then it does not work on all models)
For DS game compatibility, please check this list: List of games that work from SD Card
FAQs
Q: (3DS users) This is a DS(i) emulator, right?
A: No, this is not an emulator. The menu and DS games (loaded via nds-bootstrap) are ran natively in the console's DS/DSi mode.
The only consoles emulated are NES, Sega MS/GG, GB(C), Sega Gen/MD, SNES, and GBA (but partially, as some parts (such as graphics) are ran natively).
Q: After installing the TWiLight Menu++ CIAs, I don't see the app on the 3DS HOME Menu. How can I fix this?
Reboot the console.
Q: Why is my 3DS/2DS stuck on black screen when launching TWiLight Menu++? Why is my 3DS/2DS powering off when launching TWiLight Menu++?
A: TWL_FIRM might've somehow got corrupted.
Follow this guide to fix the issue: DSi / DS functionality is broken after completing the guide
Q: I followed all the steps on how to play in widescreen, but the supported games are still running in 4:3, but with glitchiness on the right side. How do I fix this?
A: Try re-downloading the patcher, and run "wide.bat" again, and copy the remade/updated .cxi file to "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/TwlBg/", and rename it to "Widescreen.cxi".
Q: I followed all the steps on how to play in widescreen, but the supported games are still running in 4:3, but with hex numbers on the right side. How do I fix this?
A: You did not make and/or run "wide.bat". Please do that, and then copy the remade/updated .cxi file to "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/TwlBg/", and rename it to "Widescreen.cxi".
Q: After launching a game in widescreen, the TWLMenu++ GUI is stretched in the top screen! How do I fix this?
A: In FBI, delete both TWiLight Menu++ titles (in purple text) in the title list, then install both the latest TWLMenu++ CIAs.
Back in the title list, launch "TWiLight Menu++ Last-ran ROM".
If this doesn't fix it, delete "TwlBg.cxi" at "sd:/luma/sysmodules/".
Q: How do I get past Luma's exception screen when trying to soft-reset the game, or return to TWiLight Menu++?
A: Enable game patching in Luma settings, or update Luma to v10.0 (or later).
Q: How do I fix TWiLight Menu++ restarting when launching a game? How do I fix TWiLight Menu++ giving a Guru Meditation Error when launching a game?
A: Go into TWLMenu++ Settings, and disable "Update recently played list".
Q: Can The Biggest Loser boot TWiLight Menu++?
A: No. As The Biggest Loser is a Slot-1 game, and not a DSiWare game, SD access is disabled when running Slot-1 cards.
Q: Why do I get a white screen when trying to load a game from SD Card, and how do I fix it?
A1: You're using an incompatible DSiWare exploit. It should use GenericTWLPayload for DS ROMs to work.
A2: nds-bootstrap shrinks the heap to fit it's own code for arm9, into cached memory. Shrinking the heap breaks some games.
To disable heap shrink, hold L immediately after pressing A/START to launch the game.
A3: Please note that not all games work from SD Card yet. Check the list above.
If it's listed as compatible, try again.
If you're a DSi user, Please check the LED set in TWiLight Menu++ settings.
- WiFi/Camera: If it's on, that means it's loading from the ROM. If it's off for a while, and the screen is still white, that means the game is unsupported.
- Power: If it's purple, that means it's loading from the ROM. If it's blue (or red) for a while, and the screen is still white, that means the game is unsupported.
Credits
Main Developers
- RocketRobz: Lead Developer, implementing the auto-reset power button function used in NTR-mode.
- chyyran: Porting the akMenu/Wood UI to TWiLight Menu++ & adding the ability to load sub-themes off the SD card for DSi/3DS themes.
- Pk11: Adding the ability to load sub-themes off the SD card for the R4 theme.
App Launchers
- ahezard & shutterbug2000: nds-bootstrap (used to launch Nintendo DS ROMs off the SD card), and NDMA SD read code.
- Drenn: GameYob (used to launch Gameboy ROMs)
- Coto: Working on SNEmulDS with acheid/Loopy (used to launch SNES ROMs) & nesDS (TWL Edition by Apache Thunder) (used to launch NES ROMs).
- Lordus: jEnesisDS (used to launch Sega Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs)
- Gericom: GBARunner2 (used to load GameBoy Advance ROMs)
- FluBBa: S8DS (used to launch Sega Master System/Game Gear ROMs)
Graphics & Themes
- spinal_cord: DSi4DS and DSision2 graphics.
- StarvingArtist: Game Console icons.
- FlameKat53: Manual icon for DSi theme's `SELECT` menu.
Others
- profi200: Improved SD code from fastboot3DS.
- devkitPro: Code used in nds-hb-menu, and the use of the bootloader, devkitARM, libnds, and libfat.
- Another World and Yellow Wood Goblin: The original akMenu/Wood UI.
- NightYoshi370: Code cleanup