Make Your Own Nintendo DS Games

You can make Nintendo DS Games entirely for free. This article describes how to use "DS Game Maker".

Steps

  1. Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and install it if you do not already have it.
  2. Download DS Game Maker.
  3. Install the program. Follow the automated steps, it is really simple. You can choose if you want to add a shortcut or whatnot. The installation directory is C:\DSGameMaker.
  4. A Flashcart (Nintendo DS Game Card) will let you run your games on your Nintendo DS. See the games page - the section titled 'How to Play'. There are also instructions there for using an emulator - NO$GBA.
  5. For reference, devkitPro is the development tool chain with the DS-specific devkitARM, PAlib is a simple add-on library and DS Game Maker is an interface for these so you can make games without having to learn programming.
  6. These are only rough steps. The Manual covers everything in full detail.



Tips

  • Can't find the answer to your problem anywhere? Post in the DS Game Maker Forums, the community will be able to help you.

Things You'll Need

  • This guide.
  • A PC with Microsoft Windows
  • DS Game Maker from the website.
  • The DS Game Maker Manual.
  • A Flashcart (Empty Nintendo DS Game Card), or NO$GBA.

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