DS Emulation on PSP

Posted by x3sphere at August 9, 2007, 4:38 pm


Japanese homebrew developer SofiyaCat has ported the Nintendo DS emulator DeSmuME to PSP. It’s extremely slow, so don’t expect it to run anything well, but it does prove DS emulation is possible on the PSP.

Above is a screenshot of the emulator running DS homebrew game GeoWars.

Download DeSmuME PSP

NekoMiMi [SofiyaCat]

Update: Here’s a guide on how to install DeSmuME, of course you must have a homebrew-capable PSP.

* Move the contents of the 150 folder contained in the archive to GAME or GAME150 on your memory stick.
* Download any DS homebrew game, GeoWars for example.
* Rename the game’s NDS file to test.nds
* Move test.nds to the 150 folder.
* Navigate to the Game menu on your PSP and start the emulator. The game will load automatically.

Comments

Darkchild says:

Can't wait for this to speed up! :3 I wanna play Phoenix wright Justice for all on mah PSP!

here are some photos of me TRYING to emulate Phoenix Wright Justice for all:

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P.S: My cam sucks

shadowthor says:

when the emulator starts to improve, there will be no reason how the ds is better than the psp. Good job sofiyacat. Going to try this when my internet stablizes.

Ecko says:

I'm sure this will piss off some hardcore Nintendo fanboys. :)

Darkchild says:

Yup, their precious DS is now emulated by the rival xD, but like the NES emu for the Iphone this one still needs improovement, still, this is ONE HELL of a proof of concept

Cheezeball99 says:

Yeah, but the touchscreen capabilities still won't be fully awesome'd out like the actual NDS. But this is incredible- truly remarkable, I indeedily think, a current-gen system emulating another current-gen system; I don't think that's EVER been accomplished before.

shadowforte says:

Yes, but at the same time like cheeze said, you still don't have the touch screen. I love both of the handhelds, and this is a great step in Emu, but if you want to play DS games, you need to fork over the cash to get a DS so you can have the full fun of playing these games. Thats like trying to play NES or GB/GBC games on a Ipod. It is just not as fun as playing it on the original system.

Zallomallo says:

Increase speed to normal, and have screens arranged side by side. And not that weird fading in and out fuzzy thing. Use Analog Stick as touch screen with L and R for tap. Have support for all games except mike needed ones. Then the DS will have next to nothing. Boy, will Nintendo be ticked, but I bet Sony would be secretly pleased...

Cheezeball99 says:

But if you're using R and L for tapping, what buttons are the DS's L and R:confused1:

Darkchild says:

maybe that could be switched to the home button? XD

Btw an edition of this emu was launched, it has volume support and stuff, I played a bit of Phoenix Wright in it (@ 3FPS XD)

I have screenies if you want! :D

Cheezeball99 says:

Do it up!:smile:

Darkchild says:

oh SH--!! They are gone! :O T_T sorry

do_me_nice says:

Not all games require the touchscreen. Resident Evil DS if you play in Original mode (Rebirth mode sucks anyways), Final Fantasy 3, Sonic Rush... ect.

And forget holding the PSP Vertically, just resize the touchscreen to be smaller, and put the bottom screen to the left.

Some games, like Metroid, and the upcomming zelda will be useless, but we can live with the ton of workable games.

jtb7 says:

Everyone says that if you run homebrew you cannot play umd games. NOT TRUE. You put custom firmware on(e.g. 3.71 m33-3) and you can run homebrew and normal umd games. You can downgrade EVERY firmware using pandora's battery and if you have 3.5 or lower you can downgrade using lumines exploit. I have every emulator out there on my psp(gba, gameboy, n64, nes, snes, even psone) and I can still run a ds game just fine. And, the best games(in my opinion) for the DS do not require the touch screen, (e.g Pokemon diamond/pearl, super mario kart ds, etc.)People said it was impossible to get emulators on the psp. Once this ds emulator is up and running, the ds will be obsolete.

jtb7 says:

I said it can run every ds game just fine, I meant UMD. :/

Acerthief says:

Man, this thread is really old , jtb7, why bring it up with stuff not related to the topic?

jessica says:

i thought they were making a microphone for psp. maybe i wrong tho

analog probly would be the sytlus acting thing, but 2 problems:
1) what you said
2) not NEARLY as fast as a touch screen, so games like WarioWare probly just won't be playabel, even with a microphone




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imgod2 says:

how come i cant run it??
it become corrupted data..
i already rename it 2 test.nds n put it in d folder 150..
but why can it run??

azt44 says:

hmm guys. how do we 'Rename the game's NDS file to test.nds' ?.

Darkchild says:

right click the rom's file and press "Rename"

Then delete everything and put "Test.nds" :D

ss2naruto says:

i cant run the emulator.everytime i open the emulator it will show a black screen and after a fews seconds my psp off my it self...anyone who can solve this?

pspknightx says:

This thread is so old already

WhiteCrane says:

Maybe a noob question... Can this run on Slim psp's? As you all know, my slim can't run anything from the 1.50 kernel. If the website were in english I;d have looked for the info there.

x3sphere says:

Yes it should work on Slim PSPs. Transfer the folder inside of 200over over to the GAME folder on your memory stick. I will warn you though, this emulator is VERY slow. It's only really worth running for the novelty factor.

WhiteCrane says:

lol, well I found a new way to crash my psp!

No big deal, im sure it will improve in future releases.

anoel34 says:

how to play pokemon diamond nintendo ds in psp?

Chilly Willy says:

You don't.

Cheezeball99 says:

:laugh:HAHA!

Also, peeps, there prolly won't be any better versions of this emu, much less ones that will run full-speed. Keep dreamin' though.

Chilly Willy says:

There may be eventually, but when there is, it'll be HUGE NEWS, so you won't need to ask. It would be like asking "Can the PSP run homebrew?" :D

TimTiger says:

Die thread DIE!!!

krazyking says:

MADNESS?THIS IS EXOPHASE *INSERT FORCE KICK HERE*
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8984/1205807032669zv1.gif

MenaceInc says:

never noticed that before....

blah714 says:

Touch screen will be non existant leaving many games unplayable on PSP. Nice try though.

DMX says:

Can this software run on 3.71 version?

Acerthief says:

If you meant by the Official 3.71, then you can't.

DMX says:

How can I make this software run on official 3.71 or more? Please help me!!!

JonC04 says:

I think that Acerthief meant Offical Firmware 3.71, to run this, you need Custom Firmware. There are guides on this site that can help you on getting custom firmware on your PSP.
This guide is to get you to the highest custom firmware out today! =o 3.90M33-3

YellowFlash says:

I Need Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


PLEASE ANYONE, I HAVE A PROBLEM INSTALLING THIS ONE.EVERYTIME I INSTALL IT.IT'S ALWAYS A CORRUPTED FILE IN MY GAMES. COULD SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT'S THE SOLUTION FOR THIS!!!???PLEEEEEAAAAAAAAASE!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY PROBLEM
IS ABOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

x3sphere says:

PLEASE DON'T DOUBLE POST OR TYPE IN ALL CAPS. IT'S REALLY ANNOYING.

I think you read the instructions wrong. Need to copy the folders inside of 100, 150, or 200over.

Atma says:

Umm....this is cool and all but.....
How are you supposed to touchscreen games?

krazyking says:

LOL!

TimTiger says:

For the love of god will this thread die already

Zerosaver says:

i havedownload the file but when i open the ds emulator i got error 80010002 and i put in game 150

x3sphere says:

What firmware are you running?

Zerosaver says:

3.71 M33-2 cnd u teach me how to install
the emulator opens but my rom did not appear on the screen
can anybody give me a full tutorial on how to install desmume on psp




Merged by Acerthief: Don't Multi-post, press the EDIT button on the bottom left of your post to add things you want. Thanks!

Chilly Willy says:

Why bother? This emu was a POC and meant only as a demonstration. It isn't usable in the slightest.

Zerosaver says:

wat is poc
is there an emulator that could play pokemon diamond and what is the website to download phoniex right justice.

Acerthief says:

POC is short for Proof of Concept.
Which means that it shows that the console has the ability to do one concept.



Strike one for you.

Zerosaver says:

thanx

Chilly Willy says:

Arguably, it could also mean Piece Of Cr-p. :D

But yes, Proof Of Concept is the actual meaning, and was what I intended in the post. Anywho, the fact that this emu is so hard to get setup and working should be an indicator that it isn't ready for use.

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