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Seedless and WatermelonDS Drop Their Latest Updates at Once
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Double trouble just hit the retro handheld scene. If you’ve been feeling stuck between high-end emulation and the charm of original hardware, two new projects are stepping up to bridge that gap. SeedlessDS and WatermelonDS have both dropped major updates, giving dual-screen gamers fresh options for their Android devices.
WatermelonDS (formerly melonDualDS) is the power player here. A fork of MelonDS, it brings a sleek visual overhaul, Vulkan support, and RetroAchievements hardcore mode. It’s polished, feature-rich, and clearly aiming for the enthusiast market that wants the best visual fidelity and social gaming features.
Then there’s SeedlessDS, the lightweight sibling. Built on the legendary DraStic core, it’s designed specifically for low-power handhelds like the Anbernic RG DS. It features a brand-new Kotlin UI, physical controller mapping, and save states with screenshots. Think of it as the efficient, no-nonsense option for older or budget hardware.
The best part? They’re playing nice together. Both support RetroAchievements and are building toward broader compatibility, including a planned Linux version for devices like the RG35XX SP. Whether you want raw power or battery life, there’s now a dedicated emulator for your specific setup. Support these devs if you can; they’re filling a real gap in the market.