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]

I heard Mario 64 DS works pretty well? Is that true?

It used to, actually.

 

[metroid maniac]

I heard Mario 64 DS works pretty well? Is that true?

It's not working for me. Some earlier builds of nds-bootstrap worked, but with major issues.

 

[Cortador]

Merry Christmas! You guys just gave me the best Christmas gift i received this year.

 

[GhostLatte]

I bet hacksn5s4 is having an orgasm right now.

 

[hacksn5s4]

i can play pool on my 3ds atleast

 

[jackb994]

Has a compatibility spreadsheet (or something similar) appeared?

 

[RocketRobz]

Has a compatibility spreadsheet (or something similar) appeared?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M7MxYQzVhb4604esdvo57a7crSvbGzFIdotLW0bm0Co/edit#gid=0

 

[Billy Acuña]

I bet hacksn5s4 is having an orgasm right now.

Nahh, he will shot shit since it doesn't boot pkmn games.

 

[elcampeon4000]

This load super Mario 64 ds?

 

[RocketRobz]

This load super Mario 64 ds?

Not right now.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

DStwo like cheat support and save stating?

 

[fahademon0]

Thank you guys for this! Seriously, I can not appreciate your efforts enough, this is so huge

 

[metroid maniac]

DStwo like cheat support and save stating?

I think there are bigger concerns right now... Like getting more than a dozen roms to work

 

[rikumax25!]

DStwo like cheat support and save stating?

IT doesnt even have save support on its own

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

I think there are bigger concerns right now... Like getting more than a dozen roms to work

I'm aware of the current concerns, but it was added suggestions for future ideas. Piroity would be saving at least like normal before being able to actually play anything, as of now is just proof of concept until fully developed which is not a bad thing, but still saving is important, not like any games use passwords ever again to continue progress. Unless you one of those speed running folk who don't mind playing games over and over every time. O_O

 

[xtheman]

IT doesnt even have save support on its own

It does. It can only edit legit carts save though. (run mkds you need the cart in the system to save)

 

[smileyhead]

*"YES!!" intensifies*

 

[rikumax25!]

It does. It can only edit legit carts save though. (run mkds you need the cart in the system to save)

It kinda defeats the purpose of running DS games from SD

 

[xtheman]

It kida defeats the purpose of running DS games from SD

I guess. But still you said it was completely impossible.

 

[rikumax25!]

I guess. But still you said it was completely impossible.

Yeah , not what i wanted to mean