TWiLight Menu++

TWiLight Menu++
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Author	DS-Homebrew
Type	Title Launchers
Version	27.24.0
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2026/05/23
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TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo DSi, the Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS flashcards, developed by Rocket Robz & co. It can launch Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, GameBoy (Color), GameBoy Advance, Sega GameGear/Master System & Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs, as well as DSTWO plugins (if you use a DSTWO) and videos.

Features

• Launch DS, DS(i), and DS(i)Ware ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via nds-bootstrap (comes included with the app).
  • For flashcards, the flashcard kernel/firmware can optionally be used to boot the games, but only for regular DS games, and DS(i)-Enhanced games in DS mode.
  • 400+ DS(i)Ware titles can be played on DS & DS Lite consoles. (See this list for which can be played.)
• Play GameBoy Advance games via GBARunner2 or the DS' native GBA mode, which the latter requires one of these Slot-2 flashcards:
  • M3
  • G6
  • SuperCard SD/MiniSD/MicroSD
  • EZ-Flash (before Omega) (Disabled by default, saving does not work)
• Automatic on-the-fly AP-patching for DS games. Drag and drop your ROMs onto the SD card, and play, without any additional steps.
  
  • The included AP-patches are loaded for a specific game, by nds-bootstrap, and the patching is done in RAM, leaving your original ROM untouched.
• Bring the DS(i) Menu to your DS Phat/lite, by installing TWLMenu++ on a flashcard.
• First DS flashcard UI to show animated icons from DS(i)-Enhanced, DS(i)-Exclusive, and DS(i)Ware games.
• Set the language and region to your preference.
• 10 save slots for DS(i) games.
• For DS(i)/3DS/2DS users: Overclock your DS games to 133mhz, faster than normal DS clock speed of 67mhz.
• For DS(i)/3DS/2DS users: Change sound frequency from 32kHz to 48kHz for higher sound quality.
• Directly access the flashcard's microSD card, and switch to and from there anytime.
• Run the last played ROM on TWiLight Menu++ startup by holding B.
• Play retro games from these popular consoles with the Virtual Console add-on, such as:
  • NES/Famicom, via nesDS
  • (Super) GameBoy (Color), via GameYob
  • Sega Master System/Game Gear, via S8DS
  • Sega MegaDrive/Genesis, via jEnesisDS (or PicoDriveTWL, if ROM is above 3MB) (.gen only)
  • Super Nintendo/Famicom, via SNEmulDS
• View images/photos and play videos using the Multimedia add-on.
• 3DS/2DS users: Play DS games in 16:10 widescreen. Not all games will work with this feature.

Installation

• How to install on 3DS, DSi and Flashcard.
• How to update on 3DS, DSi and Flashcard.

Release includes nds-bootstrap.

User guide

Useful links

• TWiLight Menu++ DS Compatibility List.
• TWiLight Menu++ official website.
• Tutorials from CFWaifu.
• TwilightBoxart (Box Art downloader for TWL++ by KirovAir) and Manual.
• Homebrew Video Players for the Nintendo DS(i).
• Emulators on the DS.

Emulators on the DS/DSi

Below is the list of emulators and loaders that have been bundled into TWiLight Menu++ (in /_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/). They can be run on DS/DSi/3DS (in DS/DSi mode).

Format	Loader	Extensions	Save file
ARGV1	Native	.argv
Atari 2600	StellaDS	.a26
Atari 5200	A5200DS	.a52
Atari 7800	A7800DS	.a78
Atari XEGS	A8DS (XEGS-DS)	.xex, .atr
ColecoVision	S8DS, ColecoDS	.col
DS	nds-bootstrap, flashcard kernel, native	.nds, .dsi, .ids, .srl, .app	saves/[rom name].sav2
DSiWare	Unlaunch, nds-bootstrap	.nds, .dsi, .ids, .srl, .app	saves/[rom name].pub, saves/[rom name].prv
DSTWO Plugin	DSTWO3	.plg
Game Boy (Color)	GameYob DS	.gb, .sgb, .gbc	[rom name].sav
Game Boy Advance	GBARunner24, native5	.agb, .gba, .mb	[rom name].sav
Game Gear	S8DS	.gg	[rom name].gg.sav
Genesis/Mega Drive	jEnesisDS, PicoDriveTWL	.gen	[rom name].srm6
Intellivision	Nintellivision	.int
Master System	S8DS	.sms	[rom name].sms.sav
Neo Geo Pocket (Color)	NGPDS	.ngp, .ngc	/data/ngpds/[rom name].ngp.fla
Fast Video	FastVideoDS	.fv
NES/Famicom	nesDS	.nes, .fds	[rom name].sav
PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16	NitroGrafx	.pce
Rocket Video	Rocket Video Player	.rvid
SG-1000	S8DS, ColecoDS	.sg
Sord M5	ColecoDS	.m5
SNES	SNEmulDS	.smc, .sfc	[rom name].srm
WonderSwan (Color)	NitroSwan	.ws, .wsc	???
Xvid	tuna-viDS	.avi

1. Text files containing the path to a DS homebrew app and arguments to launch it with, see nds-hb-menu’s README for more info
2. Only for retail ROMs, homebrew do not have specific save files
3. Only works from a SuperCard DSTWO flashcard as it has additional processing power and RAM inside the flashcard
4. When running in DSi Mode, it can use the DSP for better sound
5. Requires a Slot-2 flashcart and thus only works on DS Phat and DS Lite
6. jEnesis can only save when running from a flashcard, but PicoDriveTWL can save from SD and flashcard

Notes on specific emulators

RAM Disks:

• In order for jEnesisDS, neoDS and SNEmulDS to work on the DSi SD card, you’ll have to use a RAM disk with nds-bootstrap.
• RAM disk makers exist for jEnesisDS & SNEmulDS and are built into TWiLight Menu++. You will need to create your own RAM disk for neoDS. See Creating RAM Disks on how to do so.
• The reason why RAM disks are used is because these emulators, ARM7 hooks don’t work properly.

Comparison between PicoDriveTWL and jEnesisDS:

PicoDriveTWL	jEnesisDS
Made for DSi.	Made for DS.
Does not require RAM Disks.	Require RAM Disks.
Support saving on DSi SD cards, quicker loading time.	Does not support saving on DSi SD cards.
Support arguments.	Does not support arguments.
2.5MB limit on Flashcard (can use DSi extra RAM & DS Memory Pak).	3MB limit on all platforms.
No sound.	With sound emulation.
Extremely choppy.	Smooth framerate.

FAQ

Q. How do I fix getting a white screen when booting TWiLight Menu++?

First, try putting the console in sleep mode (e.g. closing the console’s lid, or pressing the sleep button on the O2DS), then wake up the console from it.

If that doesn’t work, format your SD card to FAT32 with 32 KB cluster/allocation size.

If that also doesn’t work, try a different SD card.

Q. Where is the Acekard/Wood UI theme?

The acekard (also called Wood UI) theme was removed due to its buggy behaviour and causing SD Card corruption. Please wait for a fix.

Progress for the return of this theme can be found in this PR.

Q. How do I fix TWiLight Menu++ restarting or giving a Guru Meditation Error when launching a game?

Go into TWLMenu++ Settings, and disable Update recently played list.

Q. Why do I get a white screen when trying to load a game from SD card?

First, check the nds-bootstrap compatibility list and make sure your game is compatible.

Try with all cheats disabled for that game as some cheats are not compatible with nds-bootstrap at the moment, you can use L to disable all cheats for a game.

If it worked before, delete the fatTable and patchOffsetCache folders in sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/

Q. How do I use cheats?

You need to have a cheat DB in the form of a usrcheat.dat file in the sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/extras/ folder.

The most updated cheat database is DeadSkullzJr’s.

On the 3DS, this database is available in the Universal-Updater app as NDS Cheat Databases. This will automatically install it to the required location.

Alternatively, you can use r4cce to create your own cheat DB.

Q. How do I show a custom picture on the top screen of the DSi theme?

A random .png image in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/dsimenu/photos/ will be shown each time the menu is loaded.

The images(s) must be no bigger than 208x156.

If you have errors, it’s most likely an error with the image size. Please use PNG Compressor to reduce the size.

Q. How do I get games?

You can download homebrew games from Universal-DB. To get dumps of your retail games:

• On DS you can use GodMode9i to dump your GBA games and, if you have a Slot-2 flashcard, DS games.
• On DSi you can use GodMode9i to dump your DS games and DSiWare.
• On 3DS you can use GodMode9 to dump your DS games, DSiWare, and Virtual Console titles.

Q. Can I get the save files from my game cards onto my SD card or vice versa?

Yes, you can use GodMode9i on DSi and 3DS or Checkpoint on 3DS.

Q. How do I change TWiLight Menu++’s language?

Open TWiLight Menu++ settings, you can do this by holding SELECT while loading TWiLight Menu++.

Press L or Y once (on flashcard/3DS) or twice (on DSi). Change the first option until you see the language you want, then exit settings.

You may also want to change the next two options as they control the language of DS games and their titles in TWiLight Menu++.

Q. Is this a DS(i) emulator?

No, this is not an emulator. The menu and DS games (loaded via nds-bootstrap) are ran natively in the console’s DS/DSi mode.

The only consoles emulated are the past consoles, but partially for GBA (as some or all parts like graphics are ran natively).

Q. Why isn’t touch input working on sudokuhax?

Depending on the save file of sudokuhax, the touch screen inputs may not work.

Q. Can The Biggest Loser boot TWiLight Menu++?

No. As The Biggest Loser is a Slot-1 game, and not a DSiWare game, SD access is disabled when running Slot-1 cards.

Controls

DSi, 3DS, SEGA Saturn, Homebrew Launcher themes:

Left/Right - Select a game/app

A/Start - Launch game/app

L/R/Select+Left/Right - Switch pages

Select+Up/Down, then release Select (DSi/Saturn/HBL theme) - Switch between SD card and flashcard

X - Delete/hide game

Y - Per-game settings

Select (DSi/Saturn/HBL theme) - The Select menu or DS Classic Menu (Where system menu, TWiLight Menu++ Settings, and GBA Mode can be accessed)

Select+X - Set default starting directory

Per-game setting:

X - Cheat menu

A - Toggle cheat (in cheat menu)

B - Exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

X - Save and exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

Y - Show cheat description (in cheat menu)

L - Disable all cheats (in cheat menu)

R4 theme:

Up/Down - Select a game/app

A - Launch game/app

L - Switch between the SD card and flashcard

Y - Per-game settings

Per-game setting:

X - Cheat menu

A - Toggle cheat (in cheat menu)

B - Exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

X - Save and exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

Y - Show cheat description (in cheat menu)

L - Disable all cheats (in cheat menu)

Boot shortcuts:

These should be pressed on the TWiLight Menu++ splash screen/right after the Nintendo DSi splash screen.

Select - Open settings

A+B+X+Y - Reset all TWiLight Menu++ settings

B - Boot the last ran ROM

Media

SRLoader (now TWiLight Menu++) - DS and (S)GB(C) from SD Card on DSi (Rojelio Reyes)

Changelog

v27.24.0

• What's new?
  • As some of the emulators included in the Virtual Console add-on have better alternatives for 3DS users, the add-on has been split into Minimal and Full versions.
    • Minimal: Does not include NES/GEN/SNES/GBA emulators (recommended for most users)
    • Full: Does include NES/GEN/SNES/GBA emulators
    • This change only applies to 3DS users. DSi and Flashcard users will still have a version of the add-on which includes all of the emulators (except for GBA, which comes with the default installation).
  • 3DS SD Card: The TID for TWLMenu++ is now written to both srBackendId.bin & srFrontendId.bin (at sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap) when launching a DS(i) game via nds-bootstrap. This will allow nds-bootstrap to reboot back to TWLMenu++ when quitting a DS(i) game running in DS mode.
  • Added cheat support for when Pico Loader is used as the flashcard game loader.
  • Box art is now displayed for folders/directories!
  • @lifehackerhansol: Re-enabled support for EZ-Flash Vi autoboot.
  • If the alternate DSTWO DLDI driver is detected (when returning from nds-bootstrap), it'll be switched to the normal one.
  • 3DS UI: Updated the latest supported RVID version to v5.
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fixes
  • Directories with . (dots) in their names are now properly supported in order for nds-bootstrap to run DSiWare from those kinds of directories.
  • Fixed regression which caused some Slot-1 flashcards (and possibly game cards) to not boot.

v27.23.0

• Add-on update
  • Virtual Console: Updated NitroGrafx.
• What's new?
  • Added support for reading DSiWare banner.sav files (named as romname.bnr) from the current save path.
  • Moved snemul.cfg to the Virtual Console add-on.
  • @PW5190: Add ESRB ratings for:
    • Atari Greatest Hits (both volumes)
    • Intellivision Lives!
    • Retro Atari Classics
  • Various: Updated translations.
  • Changed R4i3D 2012+ to R4i3D NEW, 2012 or later in the flashcard autoboot readme.
• Bug fixes
  • The DS Classic Menu now reads the custom BG from where TWLMenu++ runs instead of always from the DSi/3DS SD card when detected.
  • Fixed issues with launching the DSpico flashcard.

v27.22.2

• What's new?
  • Added DSpico autoboot file (_picoboot.nds).
  • R4i Neo uses the R4 Ultra autoboot folder, and the Acekard 2(i) flashcard loader folder when using Kernel as the game loader setting.
  • @PW5190: Added ESRB rating for Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits.
  • On DS debug consoles, a RAM limitation message is now displayed for Save the Turtles where audio does not play.
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fixes:
  • Fixed a crash on startup if the DSi/3DS NAND fails to mount. This occurs when running from DSpico in DSi mode.
  • The log file is now written to where TWLMenu++ is being run from instead of always to the DSi/3DS SD card if detected.

v27.22.1

• What's new?
  • R4i Infinity NEW A. C. Kard Version uses the R4 Ultra autoboot folder, and the Acekard 2(i) flashcard loader folder when using Kernel as the game loader setting.
  • ???:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/main.srldr is now set as the QUIT_PATH setting in nds-bootstrap.ini.
• Bug fix:
  • Fixed an overlooked bug which caused Pico Loader to not work as the game loader when using the DSi, 3DS, Saturn, or HBL UIs (regardless if the Update recently played list setting is turned on or off).

v27.22.0

• Add-ons updated
  • Multimedia: Rocket Video Player updated to v2.2.0.
  • Virtual Console: NitroSwan, NGPDS, and Nintellivision updated.
• What's new?
  • Added a button remap menu in the per-game settings menu! (Does not apply to homebrew.)
  • Added a brightness icon in the Original R4 UI when browsing games! (Does not appear on 3DS consoles or DSi/3DS consoles running from DS flashcards.)
  • The frame rate in the TWLMenu++ splash screen has been adjusted from 75 FPS to 72 FPS, and the icons now move without frame delays! (Does not apply to DS Phat and 3DS consoles.)
  • Removed Pico Loader API check in order for Pico Loader v1.3.1 and later to work.
  • Various: Updated translations.

v27.21.0

• What's new?
  • @edo9300: Improved the Games n' Music DLDI driver.
  • Swapped names of the flashcard boot.nds and boot_alt.nds files.
  • Multimedia add-on update: The image viewer now plays animated GIF files.
  • Added detection of SuperCard SD Slot-2 flashcards for use as RAM expansion if SuperFW is installed.
  • The SuperCard SD Slot-2 flashcard can now be launched from the DS Classic Menu, even when used as RAM expansion.
    • Untested with M3 and G6 Slot-2 flashcards.
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fixes:
  • The Touch the touch screen to continue... message in the DSi splash screen now appears a few frames early, in order to match the original splash screen as closely as possible.
  • The Touch the touch screen to continue... message now appears in the Super NDS splash screen without auto-skipping.
  • The tap sound no longer plays when auto-skipping DS/DSi splash screen.
  • Flashcard users: The Game Loader setting is now shown even if kernel isn't useable.
  • Flashcard users: Fixed nds-bootstrap per-game settings being shown if flashcard kernel isn't useable, and if nds-bootstrap is not used as the game loader.
  • @DieGo367: Fixed glitchy palettes for some animated icons. (#2605)
  • Fixed PNG files not appearing (if the Multimedia add-on is installed).
  • Fixed DSi/3DS console not rebooting when running from DS(i) game card (aka Slot-1) and when trying to soft-reset.
  • The DSi SD init code is no longer run on DS & DS Lite consoles.
    • Fixes white screen lockup in DeSmuME.
  • VCOUNT register is no longer cleared before boot. Fixes a possible bug where a frame could be misrendered on 3DS consoles.

v27.20.0

• What's new?
  • Flashcard users: A third game loader option has been added! Pico Loader can now be used for fast boot times of DS games, along with improved compatibility over nds-bootstrap's B4DS mode (with a few incompatible games)!
    • Pico Loader can be downloaded here. Make sure to download the correct one for your flashcard, and place the .bin files in the _pico folder on the flashcard's SD root.
    • Due to the Game Loader setting getting a new name within settings.ini (FC_GAME_LOADER instead of USE_BOOTSTRAP), the default setting (nds-bootstrap) will be re-set after updating to this version.
  • @Lorenzooone: DSi-Enhanced/Exclusive game cards will now run in DSi mode on DSi & 3DS consoles!
    • If cheats (such as widescreen) are detected, the game will run in DS mode instead.
• Bug fixes:
  • Ported from melonDS, the save types for Puzzler World USA & Legacy of Ys: Books I & II have been fixed!
  • @Lorenzooone: Fixed some bugs when reading DS(i) game cards and/or flashcards.
  • @Epicpkmn11: Dictionary size of 16MB is now set within the 3DS-specific 7z file in order for Universal-Updater to properly update TWLMenu++ to this and future versions.
  • DSi-based UIs: Fixed positioning of the Press B to return. text in the Start failed. Error ? screen.

v27.19.0

• What's new?
  • The flashcard version of BOOT.NDS now has a DSi extended header applied in order for both TWLMenu++ and nds-bootstrap to boot properly on the newly released DSpico flashcard!
    • The BOOT.NDS file without the DSi header has been renamed to BOOT_ALT.NDS, and is still used as a base for the flashcard autoboot files to ensure they still work properly.
  • Fixed Battle/Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects being detected as homebrew, and will now launch properly as a result.
  • DSi-based UIs: Reduced delay before the launch effect plays when launching DSiWare titles on DS flashcards.
  • v3 of the Rocket Video format is now supported for the 3dsRotatingCubes.rvid file used for 3DS UI themes!
  • @PW5190: Added ESRB rating for True Swing Golf.
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fixes
  • Attempted to fix games from flashcards not launching in widescreen and instead rebooting TWLMenu++. (May not apply to DSpico.)
  • Fixed where an error message would appear in NO$GBA (with TWLMenu++ setup on the SD card image file) after starting BOOT.NDS.

v27.18.1

• What's new?
  • The Rocket Robz logo introduced in v27.18.0 has been reverted due to me personally missing the old logo, along with the new logo not being (as) memorable as the old one.
    • The space background from the new logo will be kept, as the old space backgrounds required attribution (which was/is only found within the source xcf file where the logo was made).
  • @DieGo367: After many releases, the Previous & Next text in the DSi/3DS UIs are now translatable! (#2580)
  • @DieGo367: Stop sounds are now allowed in custom 3DS themes! (#2584)
  • @DieGo367: Added various glyphs to DS tiny font. (#2579)
  • Various: Updated translations.

v27.18.0

• What's new?
  • Added autoboot files for R4i SDHC Brand New V2.0 flashcards!
  • Suggested by @Sanrax: R4TF cards now use YSMenu as the flashcard loader instead of Wood!
  • A DSi donor ROM (Standalone DS WiFi Settings) is now automatically set on 3DS in order for nds-bootstrap to work around the small FAT cluster cache size limitation for DSi-Enhanced games. (Unknown if this works on Chinese and Korean consoles.)
  • Added widescreen support for Yu-Gi-Oh!: Nightmare Troubadour (USA). (Code by deisuke1234)
  • Various: Updated translations.
  • New Rocket Robz logo.
• Bug fix:
  • The B4DS mode setting is now displayed if Slot-1 is running with SCFG access enabled and if SD access is disabled.

v27.17.4

• What's new?
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an overlooked bug which caused detection of blank translated strings to crash in both first-boot and settings screens. Blank strings will now fallback to the default untranslated strings.
    • In other words, trying to open TWLMenu++ Settings when using the French language or selecting a language on first boot will no longer show a Guru Meditation Error!
  • If the Games and Apps settings page contains no settings (due to using DSiWarehax exploits and no Virtual Console add-on installed), the page will now be skipped entirely instead of showing a blank page.

v27.17.3

• What's new?
  • Original R4i3D flashcards (with no year displayed on the label) uses the R4i Upgrade Revolution autoboot folder.
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fixes:
  • @EricKotato: Weekday text in the calendar of the DS Classic Menu is now displayed properly when using the Russian language. (#2567)
  • @AntonioND: Fixed MPU region before checking size of DSi RAM. (#2570)

v27.17.2

• What's new?
  • If logging is enabled, AP-fix searches are now logged.
• Bug fix:
  • Improved AP-fix detection to match v2.8.2 of nds-bootstrap.

v27.17.1

• Bug fix:
  • Fixed an overlooked bug which caused TWLMenu++ to not boot with a DSi exploit such as Memory Pit, along with Slot-1 microSD access (when running from DSi/3DS SD Card) not working.

v27.17.0

• What's new?
  • DSi: Added support for booting via ntrboot (ntrboot.nds is now included)!
  • Rocket Video Player is now bundled within the Multimedia add-on!
  • R4xMP flashcards use the Ace3DS+ autoboot files and the R4iLS flashcard loader files.
  • To add clarification, the Screen Filter setting has been renamed to Screen Color Filter.
  • DS(i) splash screen easter eggs can now be disabled in order to keep a stock booting experience regardless of the date.
  • @korbosoft: For the Virtual Boy easter egg version of the TWLMenu++ splash screen, the jingle now plays as if it were coming from a Virtual Boy console!
  • @R-YaTian: Widescreen patches are now applied to some modified ROMs.
  • @PW5190: Added ESRB rating for these games:
    • Chibi-Robo! Park Patrol
    • Disgaea DS
    • The Simpsons Game
    • WarioWare: D.I.Y. (Online notice included)
  • Me & @Epicpkmn11: Updated the description for the Save Relocation setting.
  • Which DSi/3DS UI music is now written in the log (if enabled).
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fix:
  • Fixed a long-standing bug which caused save data to be created with the wrong size for some games (ex. European version of WarioWare: D.I.Y.).

v27.16.0

• What's new?
  • Added a better version of the DSi Menu music, with better quality and lasting up to 8 minutes and 39 seconds to ensure no parts have been left out! In order to keep the filesize of TWLMenu++ down, the better music has been made available as an add-on.
    • Required space on the SD card: 32MB
  • To improve visual accuracy of the DSi Menu UI look, the original user color palettes with white edges has been added.
    • For this change to not affect past custom themes, support for a new theme .ini setting called UsernameEdgeAlpha has been added, and is disabled by default.
  • If the emulators and multimedia applications are left over from your previous TWLMenu++ installation(s) from before the add-on feature was implemented, the Virtual Console and Multimedia add-on flags will be created in order to continue using those applications without the need to manually install the add-ons!
    • For speed reasons, only nesDS and the TWLMenu++ image viewer are detected.
  • DSi-based UIs: Before loading the current directory listing, the Now Loading... screen is now displayed when loading the UI music & sound data.
  • Various: Updated translations.

v27.15.1

• What's new?
  • The image viewer now displays images/photos in the RGB565 color format for improved green color display!
    • For the images to display without issues, the music is now sequenced instead of streamed.
  • The DS(i) splash or custom splash, along with the manual and custom banner icons, will also be displayed in the RGB565 color format!
  • Pressing A in the image viewer will now switch the dithering method used for displaying 32/24-bit color .bmp images or all .png images.
    • Temporal dithering (used every time when opening an image) basically works around color banding by switching dark/bright pixels in rapid succession.
    • Normal dithering pauses the pixel-switching, revealing a grid-like pattern.
  • Added a Sonic-themed TWLMenu++ splash for Sonic the Hedgehog's anniversary!
    • The splash jingle has been added since past versions.
  • If the Virtual Console add-on is not installed, the TWLMenu++ splash screen will now show icons of three GBA models above the logo, and three DS models below the logo.
• Bug fixes:
  • Fixed dark color crushing for some images due to temporal dithering (aka color de-banding).
  • @mentusfentus: DS Classic Menu: Fixed top bar date text not displaying correctly in German.
  • If a photo in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/dsimenu/photos/ is found to have transparency/alpha, it'll now be applied with the black color instead of not using transparency/alpha at all (which could reveal hidden graphics).

v27.15.0

• What's new?
  • In order to reduce bloat, the non-default DSi/3DS UI music + HBL music, emulators (considered as TWLMenu++ Virtual Console) and multimedia features (image viewing and video playing) have now been split into three separate add-ons, and are no longer bundled by default.
    • To restore these features, follow the steps for installing add-ons.
    • GBARunner2 (to be replaced with GBARunner3 in the future) will remain bundled for playing GBA games as an essential feature.
  • dsiware folder has been renamed to dsi in order to be a folder for any DSi ROM (both from game cards and as DSiWare).
  • DSi/3DS: When launching a DS(i) game via nds-bootstrap with screen filter and/or DS Phat colors enabled, TWL clock speed will now be used by default in order to speed up the filter processing (mainly for Actimagine/Mobiclip videos), unless the game is blacklisted from using TWL clock speed.
  • tuna-viDS now supports screen filters!
  • Both AmEDS and CrocoDS (outdated Amstrad CPC emulators) have been replaced with SugarDS (by @wavemotion-dave)!
  • Slightly increased the volume of the DS & DSi splash sounds to closely match their original volumes.
  • The DS tap sound in the DS & DSi splash screens has been replaced with the DSi version.
  • @mentusfentus: DS Classic Menu: Calendar and top-bar datetime are now drawn using monospaced characters. (What this means)
  • @mentusfentus: DS Classic Menu: Calendar weekdays are now translatable!
  • Various: Updated translations.
• Bug fixes:
  • DSi-based UIs: The checks for DSi binaries and AP-patch now reset when swiping icons or dragging scroll bar.
  • R4 and Wood UIs: Fixed the per-game settings menu not appearing for ROMs with a custom banner.
  • @mentusfentus: DS Classic Menu: Fixed black background when using Saturn & HBL UIs.
  • DS: Fixed white screen crash on SuperCard CF flashcards (not to be confused with SuperCard MiniSD).

Release notes.

Credits

Main Developers:

• Rocket Robz: Lead Developer.
• chyyran: Porting the akMenu/Wood UI to TWiLight Menu++ & adding the ability to load sub-themes off the SD card for DSi/3DS themes.
• Pk11: Adding the ability to load skins off the SD card for the R4 theme, implemented sorting & made manuals use PNG, improved font rendering, providing a custom background for Unlaunch, managing translations, and various bug fixes.

Secondary Developers:

• DieGo: Adding support for custom ROM/folder icons and improvements for custom skins.
• lifehackerhansol: Improving support for flashcard autobooting and kernel loading.
• NightScript: Code cleanup, defining code standards, added flashcard functionality for Wood UI theme, manual pages.

App Launchers:

• ahezard, shutterbug2000 and Rocket Robz: nds-bootstrap (used for launching Nintendo DS(i) ROMs off the SD card).
• Alekmaul: AmeDS (used for launching Amstrad CPC ROMs).
• Alekmaul & wavemotion: StellaDS, A5200DS, A7800DS, A8DS (used for launching Atari 2600/5200/7800/XEGS ROMs), and ColecoDS (used for launching ColecoVision, MSX, Sord M5, and Sega SG-1000/SC-3000 ROMs).
• archiede: SNEmulDS (used for launching SNES ROMs).
  • Coto: SNEmulDS Revival.
• chishm: tuna-viDS (used for playing Xvid videos)
• Drenn: GameYob (used for launching Gameboy ROMs).
• FluBBaOfWard: S8DS (used for launching Sega Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000/SG-3000, and ColecoVision ROMs), NitroGrafx (used for launching PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 ROMs), NitroSwan (used for launching WonderSwan ROMs), and NGPDS (used for launching Neo Geo Pocket ROMs).
• FluBBaOfWard, Coto, and Loopy: nesDS (used for launching NES ROMs).
  • Apache Thunder: TWL Edition of nesDS.
• Gericom: FastVideoDSPlayer (used for launching FastVideoDS videos) & GBARunner2 (used for launching GameBoy Advance ROMs outside of the DS Phat/Lite's GBA mode).
  • therealteamplayer: Hicode+DSP merged builds of GBARunner2 included for DSi/3DS.
  • unresolvedsymbol: rom3M+master "DSL-Enhanced" builds of GBARunner2 included for playing Pokémon: Emerald Version on flashcards.
• Lordus: jEnesisDS (used for launching Sega Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs)
  • xonn83: GBMacro version of jEnesisDS.
• redbug26: CrocoDS (used for launching Amstrad CPC ROMs).
• Ryan FB, Rocket Robz, and xonn83: PicoDriveTWL (used for launching large Sega Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs).
• wavemotion: Nintellivision/NINTV-DS (used for launching Intellivision ROMs).

Graphics & Themes:

• Absent-Reality: Intellivision icon.
• davi: Border for GBC theme (originally for GameYob).
• fail0verflow, Fluto, and Arkhandar: Homebrew Channel/Launcher graphics.
• FlameKat53: Manual icon for DSi theme's SELECT menu.
• Mr. Start: Super Nintendo DS splash screen.
• PW5190: Kirby-themed TWLMenu++ splash screen.
• spinal_cord: DSi4DS and DSision2 graphics.
• StarvingArtist: Game Console icons.

Music:

• BlastoiseVeteran: Remastered version of Nintendo DSi Shop music.
• IkaMusumeYiyaRoxie: General N64 MIDI Soundfont, used for the title splash fanfare on old versions.
• TeciorFILM: The video ([10 Minutes of Nintendo DSi Menu Music (Authentic)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLc3-z8VZwc)) used for the better DSi Menu music add-on.

Sound:

• dbry: Xtreme Quality IMA-ADPCM decoder code from adpcm-xq..
• Firexploit: 3DS UI sounds for the 3DS theme, which some are also used in the DSi theme.

Others:

• ahezard: NDMA code from nds-bootstrap.
• Another World & Yellow Wood Goblin: The original akMenu/Wood UI.
• Arisotura: ROM list from melonDS, and BIOS dumper code from dsibiosdumper.
• Dartz150: Provided fix for Iridion II & Top Gun: Combat Zones GBA games.
• devkitPro: Code used in nds-hb-menu, and the use of the bootloader, devkitARM, libnds, and libfat.
• edo9300: DS Phat check code.
• Gericom, TrolleyDave, and FAST6191: GBA SRAM-patching code, used in gbapatcher (SRAM patching thread at GBAtemp)
• Gericom & profi200: GBA color correction code, used in GBARunner3.
• Nikokaro: Found no-tilt patches for WarioWare: Twisted!, and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy. (GBAtemp thread).
• profi200: Improved SD code from fastboot3DS.
• RadDude McCoolguy, fintogive, KazoWAR, Vague Rant, gamemasterplc, Rocket Robz, ChampionLeake, DeadSkullzJr, spellboundtriangle, LedyBacer: Widescreen cheats.
• retrogamefan & Rudolph: Included AP-patches for nds-bootstrap.
  • enler: Fixing AP-patch for Pokemon Black 2 (Japan) for DS(i) mode compatibility.
  • Rocket Robz: Fixing some DS(i)-Enhanced game AP-patches for DS(i) mode compatibility.
• SNBeast: Unlaunch patches.
• Taiju Yamada: Code used to bypass R4i-SDHC boot file protection.

Translators:

• Arabic: Ken Brown, SLG3.
• Bulgarian: Peter0x44, Tescu.
• Catalan:
• Chinese Simplified: cai_miao, Chris, Forbidden, James-Makoto, R-YaTian, Yukino Song, 曾国立, 天天地地人人, 百地 希留耶.
• Chinese Traditional: cai_miao, ccccchoho, James-Makoto, Rintim, 奇诺比奥.
• Czech: Štěpán Dolský.
• Danish: jonata, Michael Millet, Nadia Pedersen.
• Dutch: Arthur, guusbuk, Mikosu, Minionguyjpro, Xtremegamer007.
• French: Arcky, cooolgamer, Dhalian, maximesharp, Ghost0159, Léo, LinuxCat, Martinez, NightScript, SLG3, SombrAbsol, TM-47, Yolopix.
• German: ariebe9115, Blurry Knight, Christian Schuhmann, Dubsenbert Reaches, Fırat Tay, hehe, İlke Hür Eyiol, Julian, Kazuto, malekairmaroc7, Michael Brey, Oleh Hatsenko, SkilLP, SuperSaiyajinStackZ, Tcm0, TheDude, TM-47, Uriki.
• Greek: Anestis1403.
• Hebrew: Barawer, Yaniv Levin.
• Hungarian: Viktor Varga, ハトヴィング -- ハット.
• Indonesian: Cyruz Wings, Farid Irwan, heydootdoot, Shiori.
• Italian: Alessandro Tavolieri, Leonardo Ledda, Mattia, TM-47, Vendicatorealato, xavimel.
• Japanese: Chromaryu, inucat, Pk11, kuragehime, rinrinrin2002, Rintim, Ronny Chan, Uriki.
• Korean: DDinghoya, lifehackerhansol, I'm Not Cry, Myebyeol_NOTE, Oleh Hatsenko, 그그기그.
• Norwegian: Nullified Block.
• Polish: Avginike, gierkowiec tv, Kipi000, Konrad Borowski, MaksCROWDIN0, Mateusz Tobiasz, Michał Słonina, RedstonekPL, TheCasachii.
• Portuguese (Brazil): César Memère, Jeff Sousa, themasterf, Victor Coronado.
• Portuguese (Portugal): bruwyvn, Christopher Rodrigues, Gabz Almeida, jim, joyrv, leteka 1234, Rodrigo Tavares, Tiago Silva, Wodson de Andrade, Wodson de Andrade, Zak.
• Romanian: Tescu.
• Russian: Alexey Barsukov, Ckau, manwithnoface, mbhz, MMR Marler, Nikita, Молодая Кукуруза.
• Ryukyuan: kuragehime.
• Spanish: Adrin Ramen, Adrian Rodriguez, Allinxter, beta215, ccccmark, dimateos, Kaede159, KplyAsteroid, mschifino, Nicolás Herrera Concha, Nintendo R, nuxa17, Radriant, SofyUchiha, TM-47, Uriki, XxPhoenix1996xX.
• Swedish: Max Hambraeus, Nullified Block, TM-47, Victor Ahlin, Walter Lindell.
• Turkish: Alp, Egehan.TWL, Emir, GlideGuy06, Grandmaquil, imbeegboi22, İlke Hür Eyiol, rewix32, rewold20, Yağmur Celep.
• Ukrainian: Oleh Hatsenko, Mykola Pukhalskyi, TM-47, вухаста гітара.
• Valencian: tsolo.
• Vietnamese: Chử Tiến Bình, daicahuyoi Đỗ Minh Hiếu, hotungkhanh, Trương Hồng Sơn.

External links

• Official website - https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu
• GitHub (TWiLightMenu) - https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu
• GitHub (TWLBot) - https://github.com/TWLBot/Builds
• Manual - https://manual.ds-homebrew.com/
• GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/ds-i-3ds-twilight-menu-gui-for-ds-i-games-and-ds-i-menu-replacement.472200