Nintendo DS Tutorials, Guides, HowTos, FAQs (138 articles)

A comprehensive list of tutorials, guides, walkthroughs and more catering specifically to the Nintendo DS video game platform. Looking for help on how to hack or modify your system? These in-depth guides will provide all the information you'll need with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Need any further help? Post a reply to get expert advice from members of our community.
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Nintendo DS tutorials (138)

8 Modified original DraStic for androi backgrounds & tutorial

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Backup a GBA Pokemon bootleg save file

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Beginner's Guide To The EZ-Flash 3in1

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Converting MIDI to SSEQ and Interting into SDAT

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Create an NDS-Compatible Hotspot on Linux

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Debuting 10 years of Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney Script Editor 0.2.1

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DeSmuME WiFi with WLAN using Hamachi (NO VIRTUAL BOX)

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Ds Homebrew Twilight menu++ tutorial!!

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DS Phat Screen Swap Physical Switch (Top Screen Kept)

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DS Programming Environment On Windows

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DS Programming for Newbies!

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DS/DSi Connect to the internet using windows 10/11 (easy)

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DS/DSi homebrew ultimate FAQ for newbies

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DSi Screw Measurements and Differences.

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DSi XL Screw Measurements and Differences.

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DSi/DSi XL Problem and Solution Master List (In Progress)

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Fix corrupted save(.SAV) file

· Posted by Andromeda
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Fix faulty shoulder buttons without disassembling your NDSL!

· Posted by TheArcadeStriker
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Fixing DSi mode for rom hacks with Tinke DSi

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Flashcart FAQ

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Flashing prototype DS firmware on real hardware

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Gameboy Macro (DS Lite) LED Workaround Tutorial

· Posted by Sissel
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GBATemp DSi modding help thread and guide

· Posted by ThisIsDaAccount
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GBATemp ROM hacking documentation project (new 2016 edition out)

· Posted by FAST6191
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Get out from Mystery Zone in Diamond/Pearl/Platinum.

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Get started with DSx86

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Getting Started With DS Flash Carts

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Getting wifi on desmuME

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Glossary of Media Files Compatible with the NDS

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How I uninstalled unlaunch.

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How to access Flipnote Hatena in 2021 (sudomemo)

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How to back-up games

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How to backup your games using any slot 2 and slot 1 cards combination.

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How to change your R4's icon and label

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how to check your firmware version on ds/ds lite

· Posted by TyDye
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How to convert video to .mods for Nintendo DS

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How to Crack a Custom Compression Algorithm

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How to create a .dht cheatfile *revised* with pics

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How to create a cheat database/Use cheats

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How to dump your own 3DS/DS games/saves.

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How To Easily Fix A Broken Download Play and Pictochat

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How to enable challenge mode on Pokemon Black version 2 or White Version 2 via R4 card

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How to Enable M3i Zero - Quick Tutorial

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How to fix FDS roms for nesDS

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How to fix Twilight Menu GBArunner bottom artifacts.

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How to flash Flash2Advance cart via DS with GBA slot.

· Posted by Chrushev
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How to get gbaemu4ds up & running on your nds THE CORRECT WAY

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How to get the Therian Forms on B/W 2

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How to get Wiimmfi Working on your DSi Without a Flashcart!

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How To Get Your 3/DS/i Online.

· Posted by Rydian
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