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:

 

[AntnioMoura]

I don't get it why you say that MKDS works with AC: WW...I tried it out and happens that i can go to the main menu but when i select Single Player it just black screens.

 

[ianolivia]

Scribblenauts|U|White screens
Super Scribblenauts|U|White screens
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Kiosk Demo|U|White screens
Silly Bandz|U|White screens

 

[pandavova]

Ok, i tried Worms - Open Warfare and it said that "Files couldn't be written. Please restart the system."
Advanced Wars - Dual Strike gives a black screen.
Yugioh GX Spirit Caller gives a white screen and then a black screen.

 

[Dracari]

Name: Phoenix Wright: Justice for All
Region: USA
Commit: Offical
Status: Slow just like Ace Attorney

Name: Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
Region: USA
Commit: Official
Status: Slow just like Ace Attorney/ Justice for All

Name: Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise
Region: USA
Commit: Offical
Status: Whitescreen

 

[Ghassen-ga]

I am just saying , but judging by how most of the games aren't working ,and the fact that there is still too much work ahead, isn't it too early for a compatibility list ?

 

[Svaethier]

I am just saying , but judging by how most of the games aren't working ,and the fact that there is still too much work ahead, isn't it too early for a compatibility list ?

Not really, with a list we will know just how many games actually work and how many more we need to get to work with this.

 

[Ghassen-ga]

Not really, with a list we will know just how many games actually work and how many more we need to get to work with this.

what's the point if almost 90 % of the tested games aren't working , and half of the working ones are demos.

 

[Svaethier]

what's the point if almost 90 % of the tested games aren't working , and half of the working ones are demos.

We will at least know what games work with game carts inserted into the system and what ones work without one.

 

[Ghassen-ga]

We will at least know what games work with game carts inserted into the system and what ones work without one.

Ohh , good point!

 

[raphamotta]

Name of game: Big Brain Academy
Region: USA
Commit: Official release
Status: Works if there's a compatible DS card inserted. Minor sound issues.

 

[TheArcadeStriker]

Ok, i tried Worms - Open Warfare and it said that "Files couldn't be written. Please restart the system."

EDIT: Just tested with a compatible cart, it works.

Now here are more games tested with this:
Nanostray | U | Loading times can be lengthy (Specifically Title Screen and when you start a level), but it's completely playable with no slowdown
Custom Robo Arena | U | Works (Intro video playback is SLOW, and it has lengthy loading times, I think it was like 4-6minutes for the battle after choosing your name to start)
Kirby Squeak Squad | U | Whitescreen (I have no idea why it doesn't work for me, as someone else reported that it does work)
Sonic Rush Beta | Whitescreen
Sonic Colors | U | Whitescreen
Planet Puzzle League | U | Whitescreen
Xiaolin Showdown | U | Whitescreen
Nanostray 2 | U | Boots but shows a message "Communication Error"

Also, here is roughly the entire list of currently working games for NDSBootstrap:
Tetris DS (Requires same save type cart)
Kirby Squeak Squad (apparently, didn't work for me) (Requiressame save type cart)
Mario Kart DS (apparently) (Requires same save type cart)
Megaman ZX (Video slowdown)
Worms Open Warfare (Requires same save type cart)
Big Brain Academy (Requires same save type cart)
Bomberman
Custom Robo Arena
Nanostray
Yoshi Touch & Go
Warioware Touched
Megaman ZX Advent (Audio dialogue lags, as well as videos)
Electroplankton (Graphical glitches)
MegaMan Battle Network 5 Double Team DS (Intro is slow)
Picross DS (Requires same save type cart)
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent
Space Invaders DS
Table Hockey/Submarine Tech Demos
All demos/download play demos (with some exceptions)
Probably missed some few games

 

[AntnioMoura]

@TheArcadeStriker



Kirby Squeak Squad (apparently, didn't work for me) (Requiressame save type cart)
Mario Kart DS (apparently) (Requires same save type cart)


Kirby for me didn't work and i used that stuff of save type cart. MKDS it goes until you choose the cup you want to play but then...blackscreen

 

[Sketchy1]

honestly noobs should stop rushing the devs and asking why isnt it working.
Perhaps they only released it now, even if incomplete, to meet their christmas quota?
and ill happilly wait for saves. We all waited years for even running them, a few more months couldnt hurt.

 

[TheArcadeStriker]

honestly noobs should stop rushing the devs and asking why isnt it working.
Perhaps they only released it now, even if incoplete, to meet their christmas quota?
and ill happilly wait for saves. We all waited years for even running them, a few more months couldnt hurt.

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honestly noobs should stop rushing the devs and asking why isnt it working.
Perhaps they only released it now, even if incomplete, to meet their christmas quota?
and ill happilly wait for saves. We all waited years for even running them, a few more months couldnt hurt.

I'm not asking why it's not working, it's just mentioning that some games don't work. And also, the Kirby thing is because seemingly someone reported that it does work, but it didn't work for me, and it seemingly didn't for someone else either.

 

[WeedZ]

honestly noobs should stop rushing the devs and asking why isnt it working.
Perhaps they only released it now, even if incoplete, to meet their christmas quota?
and ill happilly wait for saves. We all waited years for even running them, a few more months couldnt hurt.

Dude, no one is harassing anyone. Please don't start that "you need to kiss devs asses" backseat policing shit. We don't need a moral moderator.

 

[LuxerWap]

Took the time to try the Yu-Gi-Oh! games out. Here's the result:

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Spirit Caller
U
Black screen later on, it says, "Unable to read data. Please turn off the power and reinsert the Game Card."

Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubador
U
Crashes after the developer/publisher logos

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2007
U
Black screen later on, it says, "Unable to read data. Please turn off the power and reinsert the Game Card."

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008
U
Black screen later on, it says, "Unable to read data. Please turn off the power and reinsert the Game Card."

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Stardust Accelerator: World Championship 2009
U
Runs extremely slow!

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Reverse of Arcadia: World Championship 2010
U
Runs extremely slow!

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Over the Nexus: World Championship 2011
U
Black screen after "Licensed by Nintendo"

 

[WeedZ]

Took the time to try the Yu-Gi-Oh! games out. Here's the result:

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Spirit Caller
U
Black screen later on, it says, "Unable to read data. Please turn off the power and reinsert the Game Card."

Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubador
U
Crashes after the developer/publisher logos

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2007
U
Black screen later on, it says, "Unable to read data. Please turn off the power and reinsert the Game Card."

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008
U
Black screen later on, it says, "Unable to read data. Please turn off the power and reinsert the Game Card."

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Stardust Accelerator: World Championship 2009
U
Runs extremely slow!

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Reverse of Arcadia: World Championship 2010
U
Runs extremely slow!

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Over the Nexus: World Championship 2011
U
Black screen after "Licensed by Nintendo"

I like how compatability worsens as the date increases.

 

[Sketchy1]

1)NOT you, you were just reporting games that dont work, which is actually very helpful
2)even if nobody is harassing, its just something you shouldnt do

I'm not asking why it's not working, it's just mentioning that some games don't work. And also, the Kirby thing is because seemingly someone reported that it does work, but it didn't work for me, and it seemingly didn't for someone else either.

Dude, no one is harassing anyone. Please don't start that "you need to kiss devs asses" backseat policing shit. We don't need a moral moderator.

 

[WeedZ]

2)even if nobody is harassing, its just something you shouldnt do

Well in that case, thanks for the random information smokey the bear.

Btw, not that this needs to be said, but you guys shouldnt rape people.

 

[gaiadyne]

Trace Memory works... eventually but without text. Looking forward to seeing this develop more.