TWLoader 1.5 released, now feels like an actual DSi
Developer Robz8 has been really hard at work on his nds_boostrap frontend TWLoader. It seems like every couple of days he’s pushing a bug-fix or doing some sort of major update to it. This however, might be one of his most major updates to this cool homebrew in a while.
After a lot of hard work, Robz8 has managed to almost perfectly emulate the look and feel of an actual DSi system, sound effects included. Blurry text and a few other things have been corrected as well. If you skipped the earlier updates or on this application at all, then this might be the best time to get TWLoader.
What is TWLoader
TWLoader is a CTR-mode frontend for the nds-bootstrap library that features a DSi-like menu. It allows you to load nds files straight from your SD card. It does currently have the limitation of only loading files smaller than 4MB, though it is still a great way of being able to play DS homebrew. TWLoader also allows running DS software at a higher clock rate of 133mhz. From version 1.4 onwards, you are able to load files from your flashcard, including ones bigger than the 4MB limit. A list of homebrew compatible with nds-bootstrap is available here.
Changelog for TWLoader 1.5
Additions:
- NDS sound effects!
- Flashcard: Banner text is now read from the .ini files at “sdmc:/nds/flashcard/”.
- Flashcard: Banner icons (.png, 32×32) are now read from “sdmc:/_nds/twloader/bnricons/flashcard/”.
- C-shaped thingies (called braces) are added at the start and end of the game list.
- TWLNAND side: Console output.
Improvements:
- A number of box art will be shown, based on the number of games.
- Text is no longer blurry.
Bugfixes:
- Flashcard: Box art is now read from “sdmc:/_nds/twloader/boxart/flashcard/” instead of sdmc:/_nds/twloader/boxart/”.
- L button is functional again.
- TWLNAND side: White screen issue should be fixed.
Instructions
To get TWLoader working click here to read the instructions from our original release article. For the how-to on how to get flashcard support to work, check out the instructions here.
Download TWLoader
To download TWLoader all you have to do is head over to the release thread over at GBATemp and get the download links from there. If you prefer to get the link to Robz8‘s GitHub release page and get it there you can. If you’d rather just get to the download just click here.
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Is there any possibility that the 4mb limitation will be increased?
I don’t really want to buy a compatible flashcard…:c
probally, but could take months or years, but then again, maybe he cant, only time will tell
Does download play games work with it.
Yes. I have tested Mario Kart, Geometry Wars, and Metroid Prime Hunters; multiplayer obviously works.
If they are below the 4mb. There are a few that won’t boot if I remember correctly though.
It locks up my n3dsxl everytime I scroll left.
Its got an icon saying “Icon goes here” and if I goto that one or settings which is past that one it locks up and have to hold power and reset.
It also locks up if I do anything. It looks like it comes with 2 homebrew but they are just ? so if I click either of them again it locks up.
As this doesn’t play anything yet, even homebrew locks up I guess I’ll wait for a more stable version which actually works a little.
The ? are games and homebrew I have. They dont work, they lock up the console.
So far nothing works. completely useless.