NDS File Extension

The NDS file extension was created by Developer and is also known as the Nintendo DS Game ROM. NDS is classified as a Game Files and This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open NDS files in DeSmuME program.

Nintendo DS Game ROM File Type

What is a NDS File Type?

NDS files are typically used by gamers who enjoy playing retro, discontinued games on their computers. The gamers may create NDS files by dumping the game data from the original cartridge onto a computer and packaging it as an NDS file. Or gamers may download NDS files from game emulator websites that have already been dumped from game cartridges.There are a variety of emulators available for playing NDS games, including DeSmuME, NO$GBA, iDeaS Emulator, OpenEmu, and Exophase DraStic DS Emulator. Some features provided by emulators include enhanced game graphics, helpful gameplay settings, and new "cheat" options.NOTE: The NDS was released in 2004 and uses two screens, one of which that is touch-sensitive. DS stands for "Dual Screen."

Free Online NDS Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online NDS tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare NDS files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .NDS (Nintendo DS Game ROM) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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NDS=3416 Converter

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NDS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Nintendo DS Game ROM .NDS=3416 File Extensions while opening the .NDS=3416 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open NDS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Nintendo DS Game ROM on your system such as DeSmuME.
2. Associate default Desmume DeSmuME program for *.nds (Nintendo DS Game ROM) files.
   
   

   Associate NDS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.NDS (e.g example.nds) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Desmume DeSmuME program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .nds files.
   
   

   Associate NDS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.NDS (e.g example.nds) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Desmume DeSmuME program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .DeSmuME extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related NDS File Extensions

NDS default file extension is .NDS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for NDS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the NDS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open NDS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	DeSmuME 0.9 for Windows	Open Source	DeSmuME
	Nero 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Nero

Open NDS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	DeSmuME 0.9 for MacOs	Open Source	DeSmuME

Open NDS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	DeSmuME 0.9 for Linux	Open Source	DeSmuME

Open NDS file on Web

Open NDS file on iOS

Open NDS file on Android

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About NDS - Nintendo DS Game ROM