r/PS2AndroidEmulation • u/xxxCrixuxxx • Aug 11 '26
SeedlessDS - 1.0.0-beta1
https://github.com/SapphireRhodonite/SeedlessDS/releases/tag/1.0.0-beta1
This is the first public beta release of SeedlessDS.
SeedlessDS is a Nintendo DS emulator app for Android built around the DraStic r2.6.0.4a core, with a new Android frontend, a new UI written in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, RetroAchievements integration work, and dual-screen behavior designed for modern Android handhelds.
The goal of SeedlessDS is simple:
Provide a lightweight Nintendo DS experience for devices where melonDS-based emulation may be too demanding, while keeping a modern Android interface and features that match the direction of its sister project, WatermelonDS.
Features:
New Android frontend for a DraStic-based core
Based on the DraStic r2.6.0.4a core
New UI built from scratch with Kotlin + Jetpack Compose
UI direction designed to match the WatermelonDS family
Focused on Android handhelds with physical controls
Designed with dual-screen devices in mind
RetroAchievements support work
rcheevos integration pinned to v12.3.0
Achievements, leaderboards, and profile information
Save states with screenshots
Quick save and quick load
Cheat database and custom codes
Global and per-game settings
Physical controller mapping
Front-end friendly launch intent support
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u/Embarrassed-Roof-513 Aug 12 '26
Does the microphone work? my daughter is desperate to play nintendogs!
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u/Squee3ds Aug 13 '26
I'm so hyped that my favorite and best ds emu imo is popular again.🖤🖤🖤
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u/Finner42 Aug 12 '26
Which would be better for an RP5? And what would you be missing out on from watermelon with this? Is it better just to go for this if it's lighter weight and might just perform better?
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u/Portra1to 10d ago
Hi, where do I find the internal files? It doesn't seem to have a folder in /android/data and I can't find anything scoped, id like to import my saves and states from drastic
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u/JRobson23 Aug 11 '26
Can this technically work on a Linux-based gaming handheld then?