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:

 

[RocketRobz]

What configuration I need for ACWW?

Your current one.

 

[Makore]

Your current one.

VRAM Boost off, Console output on (debug) and twl speed?

 

[RocketRobz]

VRAM Boost off, Console output on (debug) and twl speed?

Yes.

 

[noctis90210]

Mario Kart, USA.
Pokemon D/P, USA (EUR should work as well, but that isn't tested).

how bout the stability of diamond pearl? does it work same as the original? or still have slowdowns?
thanks...

 

[RocketRobz]

how bout the stability of diamond pearl? does it work same as the original? or still have slowdowns?
thanks...

Still has long load times.

 

[FateForWindows]

@Giodude I have an emuNAND to go online, I have bought smash, the only game I play online anyway.

If your emunand gets banned your entire console gets banned, since emunand still uses the console's friend code seed. Meaning if you get banned, even if you make another emunand you're still banned.

 

[sniper_x002]

Sorry if this has been asked. I'm seeing all this stuff about NSMB hacks working(ish) and stuff, this implies that NSMB itself boots, right?

 

[RocketRobz]

Sorry if this has been asked. I'm seeing all this stuff about NSMB hacks working(ish) and stuff, this implies that NSMB itself boots, right?

Yes.

 

[1776WillCommenceAgain]

how does Dragon Ball Kai Ultimate Butouden run.

 

[RocketRobz]

how does Dragon Ball Kai Ultimate Butouden run.

Since it's a newer game, it likely won't work.

 

[DarkenedMatter]

Is MKDS the Donor ROM for ACWW? I'm having a hard time getting it to run on the latest unofficial. I have everything up to date and have it set to TWL with VRAM boost off. I turned on Console Output with Debug and it looked good except when it finished it just said the software has been closed and the home button brought me back to TWLoader. Is that normal?

 

[RocketRobz]

Is MKDS the Donor ROM for ACWW? I'm having a hard time getting it to run on the latest unofficial. I have everything up to date and have it set to TWL with VRAM boost off. I turned on Console Output with Debug and it looked good except when it finished it just said the software has been closed and the home button brought me back to TWLoader. Is that normal?

No.

 

[Ashachu]

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[RocketRobz]

To anyone who has issues trying to run Pokemon or other games, download this, replacing the file at "sd:/_nds".
TWLoader's bootstrap updating system is broken.

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btw I'll stop trying booting Diamond, maybe I'll try with Pearl lol, 60 tries, 60 white screens (vram off, twl, debug)

I posted a fix.

 

[DarkenedMatter]

No.

Might it be an issue with my installation of TWLoader and the bootstrap? I'm on 5.4.2 and 37ea7ad.

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To anyone who has issues trying to run Pokemon or other games, download this, replacing the file at "sd:/_nds".

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I posted a fix.

I shall try this then.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

does Pokemon platinum work

 

[RocketRobz]

does Pokemon platinum work

No. Just Diamond and Pearl for now.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

No. Just Diamond and Pearl for now.

maybe due to anti piracy checks

 

[RocketRobz]

maybe due to anti piracy checks

That's not it. Platinum does not have AP checks.

 

[DarkenedMatter]

That's not it.

The file you provided was supposed to be a .nds file, correct?