(Optional) If you want to see the DSi Home Menu instead of jumping straight into a game, uncheck . Restart the emulator to apply these system changes. Troubleshooting and Best Practices
✅ Test: Load any .nds game. You should see the classic "Health & Safety" screen briefly. Melonds Bios Dsi
This process requires a with Unlaunch and GodMode9i (or dumpTool). Here’s the safe, legal route: (Optional) If you want to see the DSi
To set up DSi emulation, you need:
Because DSi emulation is more complex than DS, occasional bugs appear. Check the official GitHub issues page for progress. You should see the classic "Health & Safety" screen briefly
| File Name | Purpose | |-----------|---------| | dsi_bios9.bin | DSi ARM9 BIOS | | dsi_bios7.bin | DSi ARM7 BIOS | | dsi_firmware.bin | DSi firmware (holds system settings) | | dsi_nand.bin | DSi NAND image (contains system menu, apps, camera data) |
: MelonDS is running in DS mode, not DSi mode. Solution : In Emu Settings , set Console Type = DSi. Also check per-game override (right-click ROM > Properties).