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Hydr8gon/NooDS

A (hopefully!) speedy DS emulator observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/Hydr8gon/NooDS · C++ · GPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

86/100

  • Activity 96
  • Release rhythm 64
  • Longevity 100
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 2658
  • days_rel: 24
  • days_push: 24
  • n_releases_24m: 1

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1146 stars · 64 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

NooDS is a fast, portable Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance emulator written in C++. It features accurate software rendering with upscaling, multi-core performance, and builds for many platforms including desktop, mobile, and consoles.

Use cases

  • play nintendo ds games on pc
  • run gba roms on android
  • emulate ds games on linux
  • play ds games on iphone
  • emulate game boy advance on switch
  • fast portable ds emulator

When to choose

  • you want a lightweight, fast DS/GBA emulator across many platforms
  • you need to run DS or GBA games on mobile or console hardware
  • you prefer an actively maintained emulator with simple setup

When to avoid

  • you need maximum accuracy or advanced features like netplay or shaders
  • you want a community-driven project that accepts pull requests
  • you need DSi or 3DS emulation

Facets

application · maturity active

simulation graphics gui gaming-tools simulation cross-platform windows cross-platform emulator nintendo-ds game-boy-advance retro-gaming console-emulation macos linux android ios

1 source

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
Hydr8gon/NooDSmain86

For agents

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