Melonds New ((new)): Nandbin

Navigate to (ensure the emulator is stopped/not running a game). Click Import title... and select your DSiWare ROM.

Note: For the standalone desktop emulator, standard filenames like bios7.bin , bios9.bin , firmware.bin , and nand.bin are generally preferred. Ensure they are kept together in a dedicated directory outside of restricted operating system folders (such as C:\Program Files ) to prevent permissions issues from blocking system writes. Howto/FAQ - melonDS nandbin melonds new

If you are setting up melonDS for the first time ("new setup") or updating to a version that supports DSi features, you must point the emulator to your nand.bin file. Navigate to (ensure the emulator is stopped/not running

If you are starting fresh with a new nand.bin in melonDS, follow these general steps found in community guides : If you are starting fresh with a new nand

Ensure your BIOS files are correctly matched with your NAND dump.

If you try to launch DSi mode without a proper nandbin , melonDS will simply fail to boot or throw errors. How to Get the "New" nandbin for MelonDS

The second part of the keyword, "nandbin," refers to the NAND files required for DSi emulation. This is where melonDS truly shines, as it is one of the few emulators capable of playing DSiWare titles.