Nintendo DS

Play Nintendo DS games online

Pokémon Platinum, Mario Kart DS, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Upload the DS games you own and play both screens in a browser or on your phone, with local wireless and Wi-Fi play for the games that had it.

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Free to start. Rebit does not provide game files, so bring your own legally owned copies.

Pokémon Platinum in the Union Room running in Rebit with both DS screens Pokémon Platinum in the Union Room running in Rebit with both DS screens
Core
melonDS
Online
Local wireless and Nintendo WFC
Screens
Both, with touch

Nintendo WFC

Mario Kart DS online, again

Nintendo switched off Wi-Fi Connection in 2014. Rebit connects WFC games through the community Kaeru service, so you can race Mario Kart DS online from a browser. Turn WFC on in the game's settings, then use the game's own online menu.

SetupNo DNS changes or firmware edits on your side.

FriendsSwap friend codes in the game and search together.

CostFree.

Race Mario Kart DS online
An online Mario Kart DS race over Nintendo WFC in Rebit

Local wireless

The Union Room, over the internet

Games that used local wireless connect through a two player room. Meet in Pokémon's Union Room to trade and battle with a friend.

LockstepStart here. Each player can use their own compatible version.

RollbackMore responsive. Both players need the same ROM.

Play DS multiplayer online
Two players meeting in the Pokémon Union Room over a Rebit local wireless room

Two screens. One browser tab.

What people are playing on DS

Recent Nintendo DS games from public Rebit libraries.

  1. Super Mario 64 DS box art

    Super Mario 64 DS

  2. Legend of Zelda, The - Spirit Tracks box art

    Legend of Zelda, The - Spirit Tracks

  3. Mega Man Star Force - Dragon box art

    Mega Man Star Force - Dragon

  4. Pokemon - SoulSilver Version box art

    Pokemon - SoulSilver Version

  5. Pokemon - Platinum Version box art

    Pokemon - Platinum Version

Rebit does not provide game files or download links. These names come from public library activity.

From .nds file to online

Three steps, and the last one is optional.

  1. 01

    Upload a game you own

    Add a .nds file from your computer or phone.

  2. 02

    Press start

    Open it from your library and it runs on melonDS with both screens.

  3. 03

    Go online when you want

    Turn on WFC for online games, or host a local wireless room for a friend.

DS questions

Can I play Nintendo DS games online for free?

Yes. Rebit is free to start and Nintendo DS games run on the free plan, with 2GB of storage. Pro adds more storage, Edge Link, and display shaders.

Does Rebit give me Nintendo DS ROMs?

No. You upload copies of games you own. Rebit doesn't host or link to ROMs.

How does the touch screen work?

Tap the bottom screen on a phone or tablet, or click it with the mouse on a computer.

Can I play Mario Kart DS online?

Yes. Turn Nintendo WFC on in the game's Rebit settings, then use Mario Kart's own Nintendo WFC menu. Friends matches need each other's friend codes.

Can I trade Pokémon on DS online?

Yes. Host a local wireless room and meet in the Union Room. With Lockstep, each player can use their own compatible version, like Diamond and Pearl.

Can I play Nintendo DS games on my phone?

Yes, in a mobile browser or the Rebit app for Android and iPhone. The touch layout has both screens, touch on the bottom one, and every DS button, and Bluetooth controllers work too.

Related guides

Mario Kart DS online

Racing over Nintendo WFC, step by step.

DS multiplayer with friends

Local wireless rooms for two players.

Trade in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

The Union Room online.

Other systems

NES SNES Game Boy Game Boy Color GBA PS1 Sega Genesis

Your DS shelf, on every screen

Upload one game you own and see how it plays. Start free and upgrade only when your library grows.

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