How to Make Your Own Nintendo DS Games

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and install it if you do not already have it.

   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. , See the games page
   - the section titled 'How to Play'.
   
   There are also instructions there for using an emulator
   - NO$GBA. ,, The Manual covers everything in full detail.
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   Step 2: Download DS Game Maker.

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   Step 3: Install the program.

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   Step 4: A Flashcart (Nintendo DS Game Card) will let you run your games on your Nintendo DS.

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   Step 5: For reference

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   Step 6: devkitPro is the development tool chain with the DS-specific devkitARM

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   Step 7: 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.

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   Step 8: These are only rough steps.

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