This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them

Period

–Visits

–Page views

–Clicks to vendors

–Time on page

–Reading now

Clicks to vendors, by tool

Top countries

Devices

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

DS Anywhere

Free#12 of 18 in Nintendo DS Emulators

DS Anywhere: A free, open-source browser emulator with controller input and IndexedDB saves. Ranked #12 of 18 in Nintendo DS Emulators by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for browser users wanting lightweight DS emulation.

7.3/10Editor score

Visit DS Anywhere

DS Anywhere7.3 Visit DS Anywhere

At a glance

Editor score
7.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Browser users wanting lightweight DS emulation
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
web
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Runs Nintendo DS software directly in a web browser
- Supports controller input and browser-based IndexedDB save storage
- Open-source WebAssembly project with a TypeScript frontend
Where it doesn't
- Work-in-progress project described as unstable and incomplete
- No local multiplayer or cheat-code support
- Focused on web access rather than native desktop or mobile apps

Our verdict on DS Anywhere

DS Anywhere is a work-in-progress Nintendo DS emulator for people who want browser-based access rather than a native desktop or mobile application. It runs through a WebAssembly-based runtime built from a fork of the melonDS emulator core, with a TypeScript, Preact, and Vite frontend. The project is open source, hosted through GitHub Pages, and intended for use with legally acquired ROM and BIOS files. Its focused scope makes it a straightforward fit for lightweight web emulation, while users seeking broader platform coverage should look elsewhere.

The browser implementation is the main reason to consider DS Anywhere. Emscripten and WebAssembly bring the emulator runtime to the web, and controller input adds an option beyond keyboard controls. Save files are stored in the browser through IndexedDB, giving the project a defined approach to preserving game progress. The open-source structure and clearly identified technical stack may also appeal to users interested in a personal emulator project rather than a packaged commercial application.

DS Anywhere remains limited in scope and maturity. The project describes itself as unstable and incomplete, and multiplayer and cheat-code support are future work. It does not provide local multiplayer or cheat support in its current feature set, and its supported platform is the web. Choose it for free, open-source Nintendo DS emulation in a browser with controller support and save-file storage. Choose an alternative if native applications, multiplayer, cheat features, DSi support, or a more complete project are priorities.

Your product? Our editors can test DS Anywhere in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →

DS Anywhere pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on brxxn.github.io

DS Anywhere fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	web
Save states	Not verified
Local multiplayer	No
Nintendo DSi support	Not verified
Cheat support	No
Screen layout options	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	brxxn.github.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Alternatives to DS Anywhere

See all DS Anywhere alternatives →

Used DS Anywhere? Be the first to review it

The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used DS Anywhere for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.

Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears

Reviews come only from verified accounts. Sign in or create an account first — your e-mail is never shown.

Title

Your review

0 characters · at least 80, up to 3,000

Pros (optional · one per line)

Cons (optional · one per line)

Your name (shown with your review)

Role (optional)

Company (optional)

How long have you used it?

I've used DS Anywhere myself and this is my honest opinion — nobody paid or asked me to write it.

Posted from your verified account. Reviews appear after an editor reads them, usually within two working days.

Featured on iTechGuides

DS Anywhere is listed in our Nintendo DS Emulators directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.

<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/ds-anywhere/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/ds-anywhere.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update