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Modojo Special Report: The State of DS Homebrew

We take an in-depth look at what's hot in Nintendo DS emulators, indie games, and custom applications...

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...Continued From Page 5 Thanks to Modojo you could probably now say that you're an expert on the DS homebrew scene. Well, actually that's a bit of a lie. It's probably best to say that you're slightly informed, and you can just pretend to be an expert to look cool. The homebrew scene for the DS is a growing affair, and it is becoming increasingly remarkable as developers unlock the numerous features of the DS. We've only taken the time to show you some of the many goods, so consider this an appetizer to the main course. With so many wonders to come, and even more to be discovered right now, there couldn't be a much better time to take the plunge, and experience some of what homebrew has to offer. Before you do, make sure that some of these benefits to DS homebrew interest you personally, and make sure some of the negatives aren't too much of a bother.

DS Homebrew Pros

  • Impressive independent development scene.
  • Growing support for all sorts of emulation.
  • Developers for DS homebrew are embracing the design trends and many features of the DS.
  • The features of the DS can make homebrew applications expand the possibilities of what your DS can do.

    DS Homebrew Cons

  • DS homebrew requires additional hardware that can be confusing and costly.
  • Many applications and games are only supported by specific hardware.
  • Homebrew can be littered with pirated products, and is often frowned on by manufacturers.

    So is DS homebrew for you? After all the research and everything I've explored, I've decided it's definitely for me. Now who's got a copy of Sam & Max: Hit the Road for me to borrow...forever?

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