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WatermelonDS and SeedlessDS Get Major Updates With UI Refresh

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Sapphire Rhonodite updates WatermelonDS and SeedlessDS with UI changes, RetroArch shaders, and RetroAchievements support for Android handheld gaming.

WatermelonDS and SeedlessDS Get Major Updates With UI Refresh
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Sapphire Rhonodite released simultaneous updates for two DS emulators, WatermelonDS and SeedlessDS, this week. These releases matter to handheld gamers because they bring significant interface changes and new compatibility layers to existing tools. Users relying on these emulators for retro gaming on Android devices will see immediate improvements in usability and feature access.

Simultaneous releases bring UI refreshes and achievement tracking to Android handhelds

WatermelonDS, previously known as melonDualDS, has moved to version 0.7.0 with a major user interface refresh. The developer renamed the project to better reflect its current functionality and scope. This update also integrates RetroArch shader presets, allowing users to apply visual filters directly within the emulator without external configuration.

  • WatermelonDS Version: 0.7.0
  • SeedlessDS Version: 1.0.0-beta1
  • SeedlessDS Core: DraStic r2.6.0.4a
  • SeedlessDS UI Framework: Kotlin + Jetpack Compose
  • SeedlessDS RetroAchievements Library: rcheevos v12.3.0

SeedlessDS launched version 1.0.0-beta1 as a lightweight Android frontend built from scratch using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. The application runs on the DraStic r2.6.0.4a core, providing a stable foundation for DS emulation. The new UI framework targets low-power handhelds with physical controls, ensuring responsive performance on modest hardware.

Both emulators now include RetroAchievements support to track gaming milestones across titles. SeedlessDS specifically pins the rcheevos library to version 12.3.0 for this integration. This standardizes achievement tracking across the developer's suite of tools, offering a consistent experience for players who use both applications.

The developer indicated that a version of SeedlessDS is planned for future release. This update targets devices such as the RG35XX SP, expanding the emulator's potential reach beyond Android. The roadmap suggests continued development for open-source handheld platforms in the coming months.

Source: RetroHandhelds

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