How to run Nintendo DS games

He nintendo ds was a fantastic portable console that became home to some of the most creative and entertaining games of a generation. Unfortunately, many of the console’s best games aren’t available on modern systems, and even if you own the games, if your console breaks, there are few viable options for playing them on modern machines.

EmuDeck in the steam cover It serves as a gateway to retro gaming, allowing you to play titles from multiple generations, including DS ones. This guide will outline the steps to install EmuDeck and allow you to enjoy your favorite DS games on Steam Deck.

Enable Developer Mode on Steam Deck

Before installing EmuDeck on Steam Deck, you must enable developer mode and CEF remote debugging to ensure Steam Deck remains compatible with EmuDeck updates.

• Turn on the Steam Deck.

• Press the steam button to access the Steam menu.

• Open the System menu and turn on Developer mode.

• Open the developer menu.

• In the Developer menu, turn on CEF Remote Depuration.

• Press the Steam button and select the Power menu.

• Change to desktop mode.

Before installing EmuDeck on Steam Deck…

• You will need a high-speed A2 micro SD card to install EmuDeck and the games. Format the SD card in Steam Deck.

• D.S. ROM for games: DS files end in .nds.

• You can use a keyboard and mouse to facilitate installation and file transfer.

Switch to desktop mode on Steam Deck

• Press the Steam button, select Power and switch to desktop mode.

• Open a browser and download EmuDeck.

• Select download and select the Steam OS version.

• Run the installer and select Habit.

• Click on the SD card image.

• Then select Steam Deck.

• Select retroarc, melonDS, Steam Rom Manager, and emulation station. Or install all emulators for later use.

• Skip the following screens and select Finish to start the installation.

Transfer DS files and add them to Steam Deck library

Now is the time to transfer your DS files to their correct folders so that the EmuDeck program will detect them on the Steam Rom Manager.

• Click on the Dolphin File Manager.

• Click on the SD card labeled Primary.

• Click on the split option.

• In a square, select Emulation and ROMS.

• Click on the folder named NDS.

• Copy your DS files to the empty folder.

Add the games with Steam ROM Manager

• In desktop mode, Reopen EmuDeck.

• Open Steam ROM Manager from the left panel and click Yes.

• Then click Next.

• Click on the two Nintendo DS windows.

• Click on Add games and then click Parse.

• Steam ROM Manager will prepare your games and their covers.

Fix missing covers for DS games on Steam Deck

Most of the time, Steam ROM Manager will find and locate all your covers and add them to the game mode and Steam Deck library. However, some obscure or imported titles may not be displayed. Use the following steps to fix missing covers:

• If you are missing covers, select Repair.

• Write the title of the game in the Fix illustration and title search bar.

• Select one of the game covers in the sidebar and scroll until you find a suitable cover.

• Click on the cover to make it highlighted in white.

• Then click Save and close at the top right of the Steam Rom Manager.

Add your own covers

You may need to add your own covers if the SRM cannot find them. Use a Google image search to locate your game cover and follow the steps below.

• Instead of Repair, click Increase.

• Locate and add your image.

• Then select Save and Close.

• Close SRM and change return to game mode.

Play your DS games in game mode

• Press the Steam button to access the Library option.

• Select the Collections.

• Select the Nintendo DS Folder and select your game to play.

Performance Tip

• Press the QAM button when your DS game starts – the three-dot button below the right trackpad.

• Open the Performance menu of the QAM.

• Light Use profile per game.

• Then increase the frame rate to 60FPS to solve any possible deceleration problems.

That’s all you need to play Nintendo DS on Steam Deck and enjoy your games on a different system.