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- melonDS just updated to version 1.10 on Android, with support for 8x upscaling, better cheat support, and more.
- Developer Rafael V. Caetano has stated that local multiplayer support is his next big target.
- The update is available now on GitHub, with the Play Store update available soon.
Nintendo DS emulation on Android has long been dominated by DraStic, which offered incredible performance on low-spec devices. However the app has long been abandoned, and last month it was finally removed from the Play Store. Thankfully, the latest update to melonDS gives Android users a new champion.
Release 1.10 of melonDS on Android adds OpenGL renderer, with support for up to 8x upscaling on devices that can handle it. It’s still missing Vulkan support, but the new renderer can breathe new life into DS games on more powerful gaming phones.