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TL;DR
- The Delta emulator for iOS has introduced online multiplayer capabilities for Nintendo DS games, expanding the gaming experience for fans of the iconic handheld console.
- Ten years following Nintendo’s cessation of its official online multiplayer service for the Nintendo DS and Wii consoles.
- The characteristics are proscribed to the beta model of Delta for now.
Delta has firmly established itself as a top contender on the Apple App Store, boasting seamless compatibility with multiple platforms while showcasing an user-friendly interface that sets it apart. Notwithstanding its existing upgrades, the latest iteration introduces a highly anticipated feature.
The developer has officially confirmed that the upcoming beta model of Delta will support online multiplayer functionality for Nintendo DS games. The beta model may be exclusively available to Patreon subscribers initially.
Nintendo’s DS and Wii consoles thrived in online multiplayer experiences through their proprietary Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. The service ceased operations in 2014 on all consoles, but subsequent third-party alternatives emerged to fill the gap. Delta has been utilizing the MelonDS emulator’s assistance feature for its online multiplayer services, with Testut confirming the arrangement.
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Nintendo offers a wide range of DS games that support online multiplayer capabilities for both single-player and multi-player experiences. The Nintendo DS library boasts iconic titles such as Mario Kart DS, Animal Crossing: Wild World, Diddy Kong Racing DS, and Clubhouse Games, with numerous Pokémon games also part of the extensive collection.
In recent times, the trend of third-party developers filling a void left by console manufacturers has emerged as one of the most innovative developments in the gaming industry. Previous to this, we’ve observed the revival of Xbox Live for the original Xbox via the Insignia service, while the Dolphin emulator also enables online multiplayer capabilities for games that originally only supported local co-op.
