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How to Play Nintendo DS Games on iPhone with Delta Emulator

By: Author Alex Lim

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Categories Gaming

Are you longing to relive the nostalgia of playing favorite Nintendo DS games but don’t want to carry around an extra device? With the Delta Emulator, you can seamlessly play Nintendo DS games right on iPhone.

Delta Emulator offers support for various gaming systems, including NES, SNES, N64, and DS, and boasts compatibility with multiple controllers like the Nintendo Switch Pro, PS4, and Xbox.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to download, set up, and start playing Nintendo DS games on iPhone using Delta Emulator.

  1. Download the Delta Emulator app from the App Store.
  2. Once installed, you’ll need to add the DS BIOS files to the app. To do this, open Safari and browse to github.com.
  3. On the GitHub page, locate and download all three bin files required for the DS emulator. To download each file, simply tap on it and click the "Download" button.
  4. On this page, you’ll find three files that you need to download. Simply click on each file and select “Download” to save them to your device.
  5. After successfully downloading the BIOS files, open the Delta app and navigate to the settings menu.
  6. Scroll down until you find the “Nintendo DS” option.
  7. If you haven’t previously downloaded the DS BIOS files, it will be marked as “Required.” In the Nintendo DS settings, you will see three files listed as required.
  8. Click on the file and import it accordingly. Click on each file individually and import the corresponding downloaded file.
  9. With the BIOS files in place, you’re now ready to download the ROMs for the games you want to play.
  10. To find game ROMs, open Safari once again and visit the /r/Roms Megathread. Here, you can download the game of your choice. Navigate to /r/Roms Megathread, with treasure trove of ROMs for various gaming platforms. Once you have accessed the site, you will be presented with a wide selection of games to choose from.
  11. Once the download is complete, return to the Delta app.
  12. Click on the “+” button in the top right corner. Choose the appropriate file.
  13. Select the game you just downloaded and click “Open.” Your game will now be successfully imported and ready to play! Click on "Open". Within a matter of seconds, your game will be successfully imported into the Delta Emulator, ready for you to enjoy.

With Delta Emulator, you can effortlessly enjoy favorite Nintendo DS games on  iPhone without the need for additional hardware. The user-friendly interface and straightforward setup process make it accessible for gamers of all levels.