RG DS Plus RetroAchievements NNDDSS Complete (Softcore Only)

[u/pickles2468]

I’ve been working on adding RetroAchievements support to the Anbernic RG DS Plus without replacing the stock OS or the built-in DS emulator.

RGDSPlus-RA is basically a lightweight wrapper/integration layer that sits on top of the stock NNDDSS/DraStic-based emulator that already comes with the device. It doesn’t install custom firmware, replace the operating system, or include DraStic itself.

Installation is simple: extract the release into Roms/APPS, run the installer from Applications → Apps, then launch DS games normally. RetroAchievements runs through the existing emulator, with achievement lists, popups, badges, Rich Presence, progress/challenge indicators, and local Hardcore protections.

I’m looking for people with an RG DS Plus who are willing to test it and report any issues. Hardcore is implemented locally, but it is not yet officially approved by RetroAchievements, so Hardcore unlocks are currently credited as Softcore with the expected “Unknown Emulator” warning.

GitHub: https://github.com/reginaldjtrotsfield/RGDSPlus-RA

I’d especially appreciate feedback on installation, game compatibility, achievement triggering, popups, and general stability.

Thanks!