nds-bootstrap:

Thanks to the work of ahezard, Gericom, Apache, Robz8, _catcatcat, and shutterbug2000 and other contributors, we can now load NDS games from the SD card, without any flashcard/SLOT-1 card.

Don't expect high compatibility, but do expect many, many updates.

Compatibility listing:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0

The official Discord server for nds-bootstrap:
https://discordapp.com/invite/7bxTQfZ

The thread for the recommended loader (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/twloader-ctr-mode-nds-app.448375/

SRLoader for softmodded DSis (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/srloader-nds-app-for-dsi.472200/

If you're more of a forwarder person:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/

Link to the releases page:
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases

Anti-Piracy patch list by Robz8
https://gbatemp.net/threads/ap-patch-preservation.477536/

Also, thank you to our testers:
Historian
JoshuaDoes
thejsa
Alerdy
PokeAcer

Spoiler: Videos

Also, a video thanks to Robz8:


And another thanks to Alerdy:

 

[banjo2]

If the Korg DS-10+ Synthesizer works, why isn't it on the compatibility list? Is it for games alone?

 

[RocketRobz]

If the Korg DS-10+ Synthesizer works, why isn't it on the compatibility list? Is it for games alone?

Just hasn't been added.

 

[banjo2]

Just hasn't been added.

Alright

Do the DSi features of it work?

 

[RocketRobz]

Alright

Do the DSi features of it work?

Since DSi mode still doesn't work, what are the DSi features?

 

[banjo2]

Since DSi mode still doesn't work, what are the DSi features?

From Wikipedia:

It doubles the number of synth and drum machines when played on DSi/3DS system.

 

[banjo2]

Another question, is DLP theoretically possible to fix?

 

[RocketRobz]

Another question, is DLP theoretically possible to fix?

It's possible, actually.

 

[the_otsutsuki]

how do i fix the pokemon black/white 2 sound ? after getting my first pokémon in the beginning and selecting the pokémon the game freezes. any help is appreciated:]

 

[RocketRobz]

how do i fix the pokemon black/white 2 sound ? after getting my first pokémon in the beginning and selecting the pokémon the game freezes. any help is appreciated:]

When did you install TWiLight Menu++?

 

[the_otsutsuki]

When did you install TWiLight Menu++?

i still need to do this when i get back home. i’m still using the old twloader. maybe that’s why

 

[Lenare]

Just got this and TWiLight Menu++ on my DSi. Tested out running Pokemon Platinum and it worked fine except the game ran noticeably faster than it's supposed to (music was the correct speed, however). I tried all combinations of launch options but the issue has persisted.

 

[RocketRobz]

Just got this and TWiLight Menu++ on my DSi. Tested out running Pokemon Platinum and it worked fine except the game ran noticeably faster than it's supposed to (music was the correct speed, however). I tried all combinations of launch options but the issue has persisted.

This was done to correct some slowdowns.
Delete the .ips file in "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/apfix/", featuring the game's TID shown in the per-game settings.

 

[Lenare]

This was done to correct some slowdowns.
Delete the .ips file in "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/apfix/", featuring the game's TID shown in the per-game settings.

That fixed it. Thank you for the lightning fast reply!

 

[Zense]

So I just installed twilightmenu++ again to check out how it works and to replace my flashcards. Mostly everything has been working perfectly except ran into 1 problem:
In FFCC Echoes of time it gives me the "Could not save data" when I try to exit the options from main menu as well as when trying to save ingame on a crystal.

New3ds cfw luma
Twilightmenu++ v9.3.0
nds-bootstrap v.0.24.0
US nointro rom

Also, I was gonna report that the return to twilightmenu key combo takes me back to the system menu but it just worked with heartgold and sm64ds, though FFCC Echoes of Time does not.
Edit: Actually sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't with all games it seems.

Still, I'm amazed by your work and how great this works. I was pleased when I managed to play multiplayer FF 4 Heroes of Light with my DSi using ak2i.

 

[soniccomcisbr]

@Robz8 Um trying to use the Xroar port for NDS. I can enter the emulator screen normally and change the options, but the roms folder is not found by the emulator. Where I should place the folder?

 

[RocketRobz]

What does this mean?
shutterbug2000 is working on DSiWare and DSi enhanced/exclusive support.

 

[soniccomcisbr]

What does this mean?

What Xroar mean? It's a cco computer emulator for nds

 

[RocketRobz]

What Xroar mean? It's a cco computer emulator for nds

I think you misunderstood.
"this" is DSiWare running in nds-bootstrap.

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@Robz8 Um trying to use the Xroar port for NDS. I can enter the emulator screen normally and change the options, but the roms folder is not found by the emulator. Where I should place the folder?

Do any instructions state where to put the folder?
If not, then idk.

 

[soniccomcisbr]

I think you misunderstood.
"this" is DSiWare running in nds-bootstrap.

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Do any instructions state where to put the folder?
If not, then idk.

On original nds it says to create a roms folder on the sd root.

 

[RocketRobz]

On original nds it says to create a roms folder on the sd root.

Then it should work.
Try creating a RAM disk for Xroar, and put the ROMs there.