What's the NDS File?

Writer:   |   Updated: December 05, 2018

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NDS File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, No Cash GBA (No$GBA) developed by Martin Korth) are related to the NDS file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Nintendo DS Game ROM format. These files can be categorized as Game Files or Data Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Game Files.

File Extension NDS is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The NDS File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about NDS files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening NDS files.

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NDS Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal NDS Type

.NDS
File Format:.nds
Class:Nintendo DS Game ROM

Nintendo DS (NDS) video game ROM. (where DS stands for "Dual Screen"). The computer files are encoded to allow the users to play the DS game on their PCs.

Company: Nintendo
File Category:Game Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.nds

Software Programs That Open The Nintendo DS Game ROM:


No Cash GBA (No$GBA) by Martin Korth

Windows
Mac
Linux

DeSmuME by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Secondary NDS Associations

.NDS
File Format:.nds
Class:Nero DiscSpan Compilation File

A disc project created by the program Nero. Allows users to burn data while spanning the data over multiple discs.

Company: Nero AG
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Nero DiscSpan Compilation File Files:


Nero Burning ROM by Nero AG

Compatible with:

Windows

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NDS Demand


Operating System Rank

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


NDS Troubleshooting


Common Problems Opening NDS Files

No Cash GBA (No$GBA) Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open NDS Files" when trying to open your NDS. If so, it typically means that you don't have No Cash GBA (No$GBA) installed for %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens NDS files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


No Cash GBA (No$GBA) is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Nintendo DS Game ROM file version may not be supported by your version of No Cash GBA (No$GBA). Download the latest No Cash GBA (No$GBA) version from the Martin Korth website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Right-clicking on your NDS, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Conclusion: The majority of NDS file opening issues are due to not having the correct No Cash GBA (No$GBA) version installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening NDSs

Errors opening Nintendo DS Game ROM files can still occur even with the latest No Cash GBA (No$GBA) software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening NDS files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • NDS file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the NDS file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a NDS program, such as No Cash GBA (No$GBA)
  • The NDS itself is corrupted
  • Your NDS is infected with malware
  • NDS-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Nintendo DS Game ROM files

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