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:

 

[umbjolt]

Yes is travis thing.

 

[RocketRobz]

Can i update it directly of TWLoader bootstrap Oficial Release?

Yes.

 

[Stack3r]

Can i update it directly of TWLoader bootstrap Oficial Release?

I want to know too

 

[vander263]

Trying to boot Kirby Super Star Ultra with it

 

[Stack3r]

So here is a new prerelease : https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases , it is not perfect yet, with some regressions, but the improvements made in some games are so dramatic that I have to release something

So you are releasing something else tonight too?
Edit: wow mario kart loads so much faster!

 

[ahezard]

So you are releasing something else tonight too?
Edit: wow mario kart loads so much faster!

No tonight is right now for me, it is 1:40 AM here. I will maybe do a new release tomorrow or next week end if I can found out what is causing the regressions.

 

[TLNiles]

Can report on improvements with Sonic Rush. World Map gets a slightly better framerates. More jumpy now, though. It's normal\sloppy, but sure better than total low from before.
Surprisingly, it's the same with bosses. Framerates gets better at times, but it's still jumpy. So mayhaps boss play and world map issues might be connected or have the same cause.
Sonic Rush Adventure also runs for me now. I was able to get past "Press Start" screen to first cutscenes - pre-START cutscene acts similary to Sonic Rush world map. Initial story cutscene and dialogues played well though. Some loading times are also there. Levels are now playable. Bosses probably not, just like with Sonic Rush(my guess, might be proven wrong).

Should I update the data on those games in compatibility list, or it would be better until I wait for actual 0.3.0 release?

 

[vander263]

^What are the updates? the compatibility is better with some games?

 

[Makore]

^What are the updates? the compatibility is better with some games?

Pre-release, but it's not perfect yet.

 

[RocketRobz]

With the new release, pulling out a Slot-1 card no longer freezes a game.

 

[vander263]

Goddamn, Kirby Super Star Ultra booted much faster, but yet "Unable to read save data, please turn off the power and reinstert the Game Card", what's the problem with this game?

 

[RocketRobz]

Goddamn, Kirby Super Star Ultra booted much faster, but yet "Unable to read save data, please turn off the power and reinstert the Game Card", what's the problem with this game?

It probably needs to be patched with the MaxCrassMethod.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-patch-games-with-an-arm7-bin-file.94755/

 

[Stack3r]

Metroid prime pinball actually loads now! Megaman battle network loaded my imported save from my cartridge

 

[TheArcadeStriker]

So many things coming good for others...but Tetris DS or Nanostray don't seem to work for me, and neither does Bomberman 2. All three of them did use to work before in 0.2.0, and with people reporting compatibility improvements, I may have to try updating again through TWLoader or downloading directly to PC. I will also try Mario Kart DS.

 

[RocketRobz]

So many things coming good for others...but Tetris DS or Nanostray don't seem to work for me, and neither does Bomberman 2. All three of them did use to work before in 0.2.0, and with people reporting compatibility improvements, I may have to try updating again through TWLoader or downloading directly to PC. I will also try Mario Kart DS.

There's been regression for some games. Updating through TWLoader works just fine.

 

[Stack3r]

@ahezard What could be causing this?
https://i.imgur.com/ixwENsq.jpg

 

[RocketRobz]

@ahezard What could be causing this?
https://i.imgur.com/ixwENsq.jpg

Some unpatched card reads, I'm guessing.

 

[vander263]

Thanks @Robz8
And, Catlevania - Dawn of Sorrow booted REALLY fast and it's working, but the gui and the graphics appears to not be rendered, just squares, but it booted (i'm gonna try with some options on TWLoader, like NTR Mode to see if it runs better)

 

[Stack3r]

Some unpatched card reads, I'm guessing.

Atleast it loads now

 

[majoru]

looks like mario 64 no longer works (white screen)