How to run Nintendo DS games

this Nintendo DS It was a fantastic handheld console that became home to some of the most innovative and entertaining games of a generation. Unfortunately, many of the console's best games aren't available on modern systems, and even if you own the games, there are few options for running them on modern devices if the console crashes.

EmuDeck at steam deck It acts as a gateway to retro gaming, allowing you to play titles from different generations, including DS titles. This guide will outline the steps to install EmuDeck and allow you to enjoy your favorite DS games on Steam Deck.

Enable Developer Mode in Steam Deck

Before installing EmuDeck on Steam Deck, you must Enable Developer Mode and CEF Remote Debugging To ensure Steam Deck compatibility with EmuDeck updates.

• Turn on the Steam Deck.
• press the Steam button to access the Steam menu.
• Open the system menu and turn it on Developer mode.
• Open Developer the menu
• In the Developer menu, Turn on CEF Remote Debugging.
• Press the Steam button and select the Power menu.
• change to Desktop mode.

Before installing EmuDeck on Steam Deck…

• To install EmuDeck and games, you need a high-speed A2 micro SD card. Format the SD card in Steam Deck.
• DS ROMs For games – DS files end with .nds.
• You can use the keyboard and mouse to easily install and transfer files.

Switch to desktop mode in Steam Deck

• Press the Steam button, select Power and switch it on Desktop mode.
• Open a browser and download EmuDeck.
• Select Download and select your Steam OS version.
• Run and select the installer customized.
• Click on the SD card icon.
• Then select Steam Deck.
• choose RetroArch, MelonDS, Steam ROM Manager and Emulation Station. Or install all emulators for later use.
• Skip the next few screens and select Finalize to start the installation.

Transfer the DS files and add them to the Steam Deck library

Now it's time to move your DS files to their correct folders so that EmuDeck can load them into Steam rom manager.

• Click on Dolphin file management.
• Click on the SD card with the title primary.
• Click on the split option.
• In a square, select Simulation and Rams.
• Click on the folder called NDS.
• Copy your DS files to the empty folder.

Add games with Steam ROM Manager

• In desktop mode, Open EmuDeck again.
• Open the Steam ROM Manager from the left panel and click yes.
• Then click on Next.
• Click on the two Nintendo DS windows.
• Click the Add games And then click on it analysis
• Steam ROM Manager prepares your games and their skins.

Fixed missing covers for DS games on Steam Deck

Most of the time, Steam ROM Manager will find and locate all your skins and add them to your Steam Deck and Library game mode. However, some obscure or imported titles may not be displayed. Use the following steps to repair missing overlays:

• If you have missing volumes, select Fix.
• Type the game title in it Fixed artwork and title search bar.
• Select one of the game covers in the sidebar and scroll to find a suitable cover.
• Click on the cover to make it so Highlighted in white.
• Then click Save and close At the top right of the Steam Manager.

Add your covers

If SRM cannot find them, you may be prompted to add your own covers. Use Google Image Search to find your game cover and follow the steps below.

• Click Fix instead upload
• Find and add your image.
• Then select Save and Close.
• Close the SRM and switch Return to game mode

Play your DS games in game mode

• Press the Steam button to access the library Option
• select Collections.
• select Nintendo DS folder And choose your game to play.

Performance tip

• When your DS game is launched, press the QAM button – Three dots button under the right trackpad.
• open the Function menu from QAM
• turn on Use any game profile.
• Then, increase the frame rate to 60 frames per second to fix potential slowdown issues.

That's all it takes to play Nintendo DS on Steam Deck and enjoy your games on a different system.