melonDS-android v0.3.0 is out now!
Added 2025-10-06 22:06:40 +0000 UTCBig update!
This version updates the core to melonDS 1.0, bringing a long list of fixes and performance improvements — and adds a new exclusive feature on Android: Rumble Pak support 🎮
What’s New
Core Updates (by rafaelvcaetano)
Update base core to melonDS 1.0
Fix crash when no external firmware directories are set
Fix save state slot selection via keyboard/gamepad
Fix flickering when closing the DS lid
Remove cheat code size limit
Render both screens in a single draw call (performance boost!)
Move backup/restore actions to general settings
Better layout fallback handling when screen sizes/orientations don’t match
Android-Specific Enhancements (by Sapphire)
Added support for the GBA Rumble Pak
Feel real-time vibration in supported DS games!
Works via your device's haptic motor
See list of compatible games:
Nintendo DS Rumble Pak Games
⚠️ Note
This version sets the stage for even more dual-screen and latency improvements coming soon.
https://github.com/SapphireRhodonite/melonDS-android/releases/tag/0.3.0
Let me know what you think of the update and the new Rumble support!
Thank you for helping shape this amazing community.
—Sapphire
Comments
Hi!, it does!, tried on my OneXSugar!, just make sure that you don't have merge option enable
SapphireRhodonite
2025-10-10 16:19:47 +0000 UTCUnfortunately it doesn't support OneXSugar Sugar 1s's dual screens, whilst Azahar does. Maybe you could look into how Azahar does it?
Mei Kaslana
2025-10-10 16:01:07 +0000 UTCPer game, there is a way to do it!, and a hotkey to rotate between layouts is a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion!
SapphireRhodonite
2025-10-08 03:07:58 +0000 UTCNice update, thanks for the continued enhancements! Maybe it would be a good idea to add an option to be able to assign "cycle layouts" to a hotkey, similar to Azahar. Especially for dual screen devices. With Melon's ability to create a full screen (16:9) layout, it might be handy to be able to switch to a 4:3 layout on the fly for games that don't look that well stretched-out or don't support 16:9 cheat codes. Otherwise, a setting to save a preferred layout per game would also be an option.
Jorg K
2025-10-08 02:58:52 +0000 UTC
