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[WIP/Release] ds_mangaman - Turning the Nintendo DS into the Ultimate Vertical Book-Style Manga Reader!

Hwongfish · 2026-06-09T00:33:11+00:00

Hi everyone! I’ve always felt that the Nintendo DS is criminally underrated when it comes to being a dedicated manga-reader. Think about it: it has two screens built right into the form factor, one of them has a precise (not quite most of the time though) touchscreen, and when you rotate the console 90 degrees counter-clockwise, it perfectly mimics the ergonomics of holding a real physical tankobon (manga volume). When held vertically, the D-pad sits perfectly on the bottom, and the shoulder keys (L/R) are in the ideal position for switching chapters. Plus, the touchscreen can be used to magnify for reading the text or inspecting details. Such interactions are the ultimate form factors that modern smartphones just can't match. To prove this, I built ds_mangaman — an open-source, highly optimized homebrew manga viewer for the NDS/NDSL. Download and learn how to build in Github release: :teach::teach::teach: GitHub Repository: https://github.com/hwfish-error408/ds-mangaman :grog::grog::grog: Looking for Contributors! The compiler engine and core state machine are now fully functional and running smoothly on real hardware and emulators (like melonDS). However, I want to take this project further and could really use the community's help! I’m looking for developers, testers, and retro-enthusiasts to help with: A, Implementing a cleaner UI/Main Menu. B, Adding Bookmark support (saving states to SRAM/FAT .sav). C, Further optimizing the DMA memory copy speeds during page and chapter transitions. Feel free to download the source, check out the build pipeline, test it on your flashcarts, and open Issues or Pull Requests on the GitHub repo! Let's make the NDS the ultimate retro manga machine.

Thread starter test84
Start date Feb 23, 2007
Views 996
Replies 6

test84

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Feb 23, 2007

hi guys,
I have a problem with my Megaman Zero.
when i save the game with L+R+X+A+B and return to game, the game will go mute, no sound.
i copy it normal with G6's pc program, do i have to do something? like using an IPS code or anything?
TIA.

outphase

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Feb 23, 2007

Real Time Save always has drawbacks. That is one of them.

juggernaut911

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Feb 23, 2007

u push X???

test84

GBAtemp's last ninja 2.

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Feb 23, 2007

yes! i push L+R+A+B+X as said in manual for entering the special menu!
its getting very annoying with Megaman Zero and some other, do i have to use an IPS or what?
thnx.

juggernaut911

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Feb 23, 2007

X???????

I works without "X" u know...

X...?

outphase

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Feb 23, 2007

Some people forget that X is not a GBA key. Like I said before, it's a byproduct of real time save. Since it is not naturally part of the game, there are downfalls. Just don't use them and save at normal save points.