Nintendo DS Homebrew FAQ/Guide

[Llamatron]

Can anyone send me a link to a good NDS homebrew game maker?

[DanTheManMS]

The only real option you have for making programs on the DS is to use DevKitARM with the C++ language. You can use PALib to make it easier, and perhaps you could try doing something in LUA using DSLUA, but there's no "Game Maker" type app for the DS, sorry.

[yunhe]

haha you can try seach the net

[Jax0]

I saw something that looks similar to the supercard adapter it's called "DS Movie Player". I don't know if it will run any homebrew apps or games. And do I need a SuperPassKey if I'm not going to play GBA stuff? (its a DS cartridge).

[DanTheManMS]

I've never seen a "DS Movie Player". I've seen a slot-2 GBA Movie Player, a slot-1 Datel Games N' Music, but no DS Movie Player. Could you please provide a source for the device or a picture or something?

[russianjap]

i am ez5(slot 1) user but don't have ez5 shot2.

are we play gba on nd(without ez5 slot2),now?

(my think is able to homeblew or anyway,do it)

answer plz.

[vicks7005]

hi im new to all of this and was after a bit of help. i just got a maxmedia player ang 4gb card. I plugged into computer and drop and drag some photos, i then went to my ds to open these in pics and can see the file name but when i double click it doesnt open the picture! I have now downloaded moonshell to my computer and saved in my docs. Can someone help me how i can open my pics and use other stuff, cheers

[DanTheManMS]

russianjap, no there is no GBA emulator for the DS. You must have something in slot-2 to run GBA files.

vicks7005, you will likely need to repatch the Moonshell.nds file with an alternate DLDI file for the Max Media Player giga-pack thing so that Moonshell will be able to talk to your filesystem. Download and install the latest version of DLDIrc from the Tools section of http://dldi.drunkencoders.com and then right-click Moonshell.nds to patch it with the new patching option that appears.

You will need to put the Moonshell.nds file somewhere where the MMP can boot it like a homebrew file. Maybe it needs to be in a special "applications" folder or something, I dunno. Basically, you use the MMP loader to launch Moonshell, which is where you can browse your card and view images, text, mp3s, etc.

[Skan]

I wish to participate but why I can't get on after registered some time ago?
I want to know more on NDS lite & ez card etc

[ButterBeer121]

I have a 40-50 dollar budget and I need a good Slot-1 card that plays ROMs, homebrew games, DLDI support. Preferably uses an SD card and that cartridge won't stick out. Also, I have a white DS lite.

What is a good card I could get?

I won't need a Slot-2 card unless I want to play gba homebrew games right?