v26.7.0

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.3.1

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul (v3.2).
• Moved color mode tables from NitroFS to sd:/_nds/colorLut/.
  • This means custom tables can now be added (ex. redshift), as well as your own homebrew supporting color modes!
  • To implement it into your homebrew, see this code for loading the LUT file: https://github.com/RocketRobz/SuperPhotoStudio/blob/master/nds/arm9/source/gui.cpp#L142
  • Add something like palette[i] = colorTable[palette[i]]; into your palette and/or 16-bit image loading code(s) for the color LUT to take effect.
• Various: Updated translations and added (untested) Galician language!
• SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive ROMs with the .md extension are now supported!
• Genesis/Mega Drive and SNES ROMs are no longer displayed on flashcards, as the emulators (except for new SNEmulDS versions) which run them do not support arguments.
• If GBARunner3 is set to be used, the BIOS message is now displayed for all GBA games.
• DSiWare titles with NTRJ TID now launch on flashcards, regardless if compatible or not.
  • Implemented because of some DSiWare prototypes using said TID, as well as some being supported by nds-bootstrap.
• On DSi/3DS, NDMA is now used to clear RAM slightly faster when transitioning between TWLMenu++ screen modes, as well as loading .nds files.
• SCSD string is now checked within the DLDI name for SuperCard MiniSD support as well.
• @DieGo367: Changed font palette of disabled buttons in DS Classic Menu. (#2358)
• Added a setting to hide the Rocket Robz logo.
• As ROMs can be placed anywhere on the SD card (except for folders starting with _), the roms folder has been removed.

Bug fixes

• Fixed GBA Fire Emblem games not booting when using the native GBA mode.
• Fixed Classic NES Series stuck on white screen when using the native GBA mode.
  • Only early Famicom Mini games and the iQue collection are known to boot properly.
• Fixed Iridion II freeze bug when using the native GBA mode. (Patch by @Dartz150)
• Rapid presses now work again in the 3DS theme!

v26.6.0

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.2.2

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• @lifehackerhansol: Added autoboot support for r4dspro.com flashcards.
• Slightly sped up boot times when booting a GBA ROM using the native mode on DS or DS Lite.

Bug fixes

• Tried again to fix the bug where the Unlaunch installer wouldn't boot with the 3DS theme.
• Fixed A5200DS not booting on DSi/3DS consoles in DSi mode.

v26.5.1

UPDATE 1/16/2024: Includes nds-bootstrap v1.2.1

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• When using hiyaCFW to launch TWLMenu++, Unlaunch will no longer start it.
  • This is done in case if the console's NAND chip no longer functions and you're starting hiyaCFW via ntrboot.

Bug fixes

• Fixed attempting to use nds-bootstrap to run homebrew on flashcards.
• Updated last year text in the Rocket Robz screen.

v26.5.0: New Years release

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.1.1

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• Added AP-fix for Spanish translation of Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
• After launch, a message for if FAT takes a while to init on DSi/3DS SD Card is now displayed.
• @DieGo367: Added show photo setting.

Bug fixes

• Wario Land 4 will no longer launch without a GBA BIOS.
• Attempted to fix the bug where the Unlaunch installer wouldn't boot using the 3DS theme.
• @DieGo367: Fixed crash when missing pictochat/dlp/browser and cursor is over a folder.

Known bug

• Year text in the Rocket Robz screen still displays 2023 as the last year.

v26.4.0: TWL Christmas release

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.1.0

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul (v3.1).
• Add RAM limitation message (no music) for Glory Days: Tactical Defense on DS flashcards.
• @DieGo367: DSi-based themes: Tweak startup jingle / music conditions (#2336).
• Various: Updated translations.

Bug fixes

• Fixed DSi Sound not being auto-set as a donor ROM in order for DSi-Enhanced games to run in DSi mode in DSiWare exploits (such as Memory Pit, Flipnote Lenny, stylehax, etc.).
• Getting SysNAND region and launcher app settings works again.
• @DieGo367: Fixed Slot-1 not loading in DS Classic Menu (#2335).
• @DieGo367: DSi-based themes: Reworked box art clearing and missing box arts (#2338).
• @NightScript370: Theme is now the default music option.
• Fixed startup jingle not playing in 3DS theme with 3DS menu music set.

v26.3.1

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• Added AP-fix for Italian translation of Chrono Trigger.

Bug fix

• nesDS is now in it's proper location of sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/ once again.

v26.3.0

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.0.3

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul.
• Added DSi build of A5200DS to run Bosconian at full speed!
• Switched to the new version of nesDS!
  • For nesDS to work, you need to move the .nds file out of the nesDS folder in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/.
• @edo9300: Updated the DS Classic Menu to function more closely to the DS/DS Lite system menu!
• Various: Updated translations and add Kazakh language!

Bug fixes

• GFX_STATUS register is now cleared before booting homebrew.
• @Dartz150: Added fix for Top Gun: Combat Zones when running in native GBA mode with Slot-2 flashcard.

Known bug

• Some font characters are missing for the Kazakh language to properly display.

v26.2.0: Halloween Release

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.0.2

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• Added GBA/DS Phat color mode!
• Box art/photo color de-banding is now useable on debug/dev DS consoles.
• @edo9300: Brightness level can now be changed on DS Phat consoles.
• @lifehackerhansol: Added autoboot files for the EZ-Flash Vi and r4i.cn carts.
• @R-YaTian: Added some AP and widescreen patches. (#2308)

Bug fixes

• @edo9300: Fixed detection of DS Phat or DS Lite console.
• @edo9300: Fixed buffer overflow in slot1launch. (#2310)
• R4/GBC themes: Fixed file list not scrolling down to selected file, after selecting the Game icon.

v26.1.1

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.0.1

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• Added a new feature where you can test out the upcoming GBARunner3!
  1. To enable it, set GBARUNNER3_TEST to 1 in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini
  2. Build from source code here: https://github.com/Gericom/GBARunner3
  3. Copy bootstrap.nds to sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/, and rename to GBARunner3.nds
  4. Put bios.bin in sd:/_gba/
  5. Launch a GBA game, and report any issues you encounter to https://github.com/Gericom/GBARunner3/issues
  • If you want good compatibility when playing GBA games, please stick to GBARunner2 for now. Only use GBARunner3 for testing purposes.
• A message will now appear when attempting to launch Pictochat or Download Play in the 3DS theme if their .nds files don't exist in /_nds/.

Bug fixes

• Fixed AP-fixes for
  • Alice in Wonderland (Europe, Australia)
  • Inazuma Eleven (All regions except Japan) (@DeadSkullzJr)
  • Inazuma Eleven 2 (All regions except Japan) (@DeadSkullzJr)
  • Tsukibito (RetroGameFan)
• Fixed internet browser not launching correctly in 3DS theme when not in the same location as the .nds file of the browser.
• RAM disk setting is now changeable again.
• Launching Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time on DS flashcards will no longer show the "known to not work" message when trying to run it with nds-bootstrap/B4DS.

v26.1.0

Includes nds-bootstrap v1.0.0

Check here on how to update TWiLight Menu++:

• Flashcard
• DSi
• 3DS

What's new?

• @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul to v2.0.
• Box art / Game cover display now supports transparency!
  • Useful for if you want to use game logos in the 3DS theme instead of game covers.
• Removed broken AP-fix for Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, as nds-bootstrap now properly handles the patching.
• Added ESRB ratings for
  • Asphalt Urban GT
  • Asphalt Urban GT 2
  • Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled

Improvement

• Various: Updated translations.

Bug fixes

• Fixed wrong placement of wireless icon(s) in DS Classic Menu.
• Fixed a long-standing bug where a DSiWare title that doesn't use save data would get moved to the saves folder when re-opening TWLMenu++.