The Nintendo DS , with its two screens and stylus, marked an entire generation.
Want to relive the greatest DS games of 2025 on your PC, Android smartphone, or iPhone? Here's the best DS emulator , the must-have ROMs , and a quick solution to play without bugs or complicated setup .
🕹️ The best DS emulator in 2025: melonDS
melonDS is the most accurate and powerful emulator for Nintendo DS today.
It faithfully reproduces the dual-screen interface and even handles local Wi-Fi connections.
✅ Advantages:
- Very faithful to the original console
- Improved resolution
- Manual and automatic backups
- Touchscreen support (via mouse or actual touchscreen)
- Windows, Linux, macOS compatible
📱 And on mobile?
Android:
Use DraStic DS Emulator , one of the most powerful, stable and compatible emulators (paid but very reliable).
iPhone (iOS):
melonDS can be installed via AltStore or Sideloadly , and works well on iOS.
📘 Our pack includes a guide to install it on PC, Android or iPhone without jailbreak.
Top 10 DS Games to Try in ROM
- Pokémon Platinum / HeartGold / Black Version 2
- Mario Kart DS
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
- Animal Crossing: Wild World
- New Super Mario Bros.
- Professor Layton and the Curious Village
- Advance Wars: Dual Strike
- Metroid Prime Hunters
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
- Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
⚠️ What often blocks players:
- ❌ Dual monitor setup issues
- ❌ Badly dumped ROMs (bugs, freezes)
- ❌ Questionable sites, advertisements, infected files
- ❌ Backups not working
- ❌ Emulator not optimized for your device
✅ The simple solution: DS Retroxmania Pack
Just want to install, launch and play ?
Here is your turnkey solution:
📦 What you get:
- The right emulator according to your platform (melonDS / DraStic)
- The 15 Best DS Games Clean and Tested
- A clear PDF with quick and secure installation
- Compatible with all devices, without complicated settings
Conclusion
The DS is a unique console… and even more fun to rediscover on the big screen or in HD.
But instead of struggling to find the right files,
💡 opt for the DS Retroxmania Pack , and start playing in 3 minutes.