At any rate, if you’re thinking of introducing your kids to anime, you’ll be looking for some parental controls on Crunchyroll. Most anime are quite mature and unsuitable for kids, and if you’ve watched your fair sure of them, you know very well what we’re talking about. Therefore, let’s get down to it.

What are Parental Controls?

Parental controls are a configuration, available on most streaming service sites, that restrict potentially mature content. Usually, this means content containing sexual content, extremely violent acts, gore, etc. Most of us watch shows via streaming services, due to their diverse content library and watching on demand ability.

And naturally, that means that most of the cartoons and other shows targeted towards children are also available on these streaming services. But these are mixed in with the mature content, and there is a need for a suitable filter that will restrict the mature content. That’s where parental controls come in, and with this option, you can rest assured that your child won’t be able to access any content not meant for them.

READ MORE: How to Set up Google Home Parental Controls? ➜

Does Crunchyroll Have Parental Controls?

As you’d expect from any major streaming service, Crunchyroll does have parental controls. This is a huge relief, since we all know know that most anime are more mature than they let on and usually include some content that is unsuitable for children.

How To Enable Parental Controls on Crunchyroll

To enable parental controls on Crunchyroll, follow the steps outlined below:

1. First off, open up Crunchyroll on your desktop’s browser.
   

   

2. Next, click on the blank profile picture in the top-right corner. Select Log In from the drop-down that appears.
   

   

3. Now, enter your account credentials and click on Log In.
   

   

4. Once you’ve logged into you account successfully, click on your profile picture on the top-right corner again.
   

   

5. Once again, a drop-down menu will appear. Choose Settings from the list of available options.
   

   

6.  In Settings, open up the Preferences section. You’ll see a switch for toggling Mature Video Content. If it is switched on, as shown below, click on it. If it is switched off, parental controls are active for your Crunchyroll account.
   

   

7. If you clicked on the switch, a pop-up will appear before you for confirmation of this action. It will ask you to enter your Crunchyroll account’s password. Enter it and click on Confirm.
   

   

8. After a few seconds, the Settings page will become accessible once again, and you’ll see that the Mature Video Content switch has been switched off.
   

   

READ MORE: FIXED: 8 Solutions for Crunchyroll Subtitles Not Working ➜

Parental Controls on Crunchyroll Competitors

Crunchyroll has the biggest library of anime out of every streaming service. However, that doesn’t mean that it has all of them. You can most probably find an anime Crunchyroll is missing on Hulu, Netflix, Max or HIDIVE.

HIDIVE is another anime streaming service, but it doesn’t have much in the way of exclusives. Still, it also has parental controls available, but you might find that even more titles are restricted when using an iOS device, due to Apple‘s mature content policy.

Netflix, Max and Hulu are generally known for their TV shows that have highly mature content, they have the option to set up exclusive Kids profiles, that filter out the mature content and allow children to accessible to suitable shows and movies.

READ MORE: 10 Underrated Anime that Deserve More Hype Than Your Ex! ➜

Conclusion

Anime tends to have slightly mature content, no matter what kind of filter you use. Honestly speaking, you would have to restrict around 90% of anime to find the ones that were completely kid-friendly. But that’s part of growing up. If you’re confident that your kids are mature enough to get past the mature content, you can introduce them to some wonderful fiction. After all, which one of us didn’t watch movies too violent for our age growing up?

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One thing’s for sure; the Switch has a great game lineup. First-party exclusives, ports of popular franchises, and delightful indie releases; all combine to create one of the most diverse game libraries any console could hope for. That’s why many PC gamers want to emulate the Nintendo Switch; because the exclusives are just so good. So if you’re one of those gamers, you must’ve come across the name Ryujinx.

What is the Ryujinx Emulator?

Ryujinx is an open–source emulator developed to run Switch games. First released in February 2018, Ryujinx could initially just run a few homebrew apps and just one game. Now, Ryujinx is able to run approximately 3400 Switch games. Ryujinx is completely free and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux based systems.

The State of Switch Emulation

The Switch is still receiving new releases to this day. And since no emulator can ever be a perfect copy of the device it’s trying to emulate, that means that no new game will work on an emulator right off the bat. Thankfully, Switch emulation has come a long way and now it takes around a month and a half to run a new release without any major issues.

Nonetheless, Ryujinx being an emulator for a current generation console has to put up with a lot of issues. This applies to newer and older games alike, since older can games receive updates for bug fixes and the like. Therefore, you have to make sure to keep the emulator up-to-date to avoid running into problems. If you do run into one, you can consult Ryujinx’s compatibility page on GitHub.

READ MORE: The Best Emulators for Nintendo Switch in 2024 ➜

How To Play Games on the Ryujinx Emulator

While Ryujinx may emulate Switch games, which don’t demand as much beefy hardware than the average AAA-tier game nowadays, that doesn’t mean that you can slack off on the requirements for running the emulator on your setup. Ryujinx is by no means close to being as perfect as an emulator can get, and that means that it will require decent hardware to run Switch games on your system.

Requirements and Prerequisites for Ryujinx

Before running Ryujinx, you need to satisfy some conditions:

• Your “prod.keys” and either your dumped firmware or game cartridge untrimmed XCI
• Your dumped Nintendo Switch games or homebrew
• Windows 10.0.17134 or higher / macOS 12 / Any modern Linux distribution

Additionally, these are the hardware requirements for running Ryujinx:

• CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB

Running Ryujinx on Windows

Once you’ve fulfilled the requirements mentioned above, it’s time to install Ryujinx and finally get your Switch games running on your setup.

Step 1: Downloading and Installing Ryujinx

1. ; In order to download Ryujinx, you need to make your way to the Ryujinx official website. Click on the Download button near the top-right.
   

   

2. Now, multiple options will be presented to you. Choose the file with respect to your operating system. Since we’re doing the setup for Windows, we’re going to go with Windows.
   

   

3. Once the file is downloaded, extract it using 7–Zip or WinRAR anywhere you want.
   

   

4. Next, open up the folder you just extracted and double–click on “Ryujinx.exe“.
   

   

5. Congratulations! You’ve now got Ryujinx installed on your PC.
   

   

READ MORE: What’s the Best Game Boy Advance Emulator Out There in 2024 ➜

Step 2: Placing prod.keys and installing firmware

1. ; Now, let’s get started with the tiresome part. Open up Ryujinx and near the top-left corner, click on File>Open Ryujinx Folder.
   

   

2. Next, open up the “system” folder from the pop-up that appears before you.
   

   

3. Now, copy the “prods.key” file that you extracted from your Switch and paste it here.
   

   

4. Close the window and return to Ryujinx. Click on Tools>Install Firmware>Install a firmware from a XCI or ZIP file.
   

   

5. Then, browse and select the firmware file you extracted from your Switch and click on Open.
   

   

6. A pop-up should appear before you, asking for confirmation for installing the firmware. Click on Yes and wait for a few minutes.
   

   

7. Soon enough, a message should appear informing whether the installation was a success or not. If it wasn’t, you probably haven’t extracted the firmware file properly from your Switch. If it was successful, click on OK. You should see an indicator regarding your firmware version on the Ryujinx home screen in the bottom-right corner.
   

   

READ MORE: How to Play 3DS Games on the Citra Emulator After Its Shutdown ➜

Step 3: Setting up the game directory and starting up the games

We’ve reached the final stretch now. All that’s left is to add the games directory and we’re all set!

1. From the Ryujinx home screen, click on Options>Settings.
   

   

2. Once the Settings pop-up appears, click on Add under the Game Directories section.
   

   

3. A pop-up window should appear before you. Browse and select the folder where your Switch games are being stored after you extracted them.
   

   

4. On the Settings pop-up, click on Apply and then OK.
   

   

5. Finally, you’re ready to play your games as all the games you extracted will appear before you. Double–click on any game to start it up.
   

   

6. Enjoy!
   

   

READ MORE: The Best Nintendo DS Emulators in 2024 for All Games ➜

Ryujinx vs. Competitors

Up until March 2024, Ryujinx faced fierce competition from Yuzu, another free and open-source emulator. When compared side-by-side, both had their own set of advantages and disadvantages and ultimately it came down to user preference. That is until, Nintendo decided to move against Yuzu for copyright infringement in the form of a lawsuit.

Naturally, the developers of Yuzu couldn’t hope to win this case and reached an agreement with Nintendo to stop development on Yuzu, in exchange for not being fined. Everyone jumped ship to Ryujinx and it’s been smooth sailing since. Yuzu still lives on (unofficially on the Internet), but since it hasn’t been updated since March 2024, it can’t ruin the most recent titles.

That’s where the Yuzu clones come in. Since Yuzu was open-source, many people copied the code before it was taken down and proceeded to upload multiple clones. Amongst the clones, Sudachi was able to stand out as the successor to Yuzu. Unfortunately, even Sudachi isn’t immune to Nintendo’s attacks and recently, it’s been shut down due to copyright infringement by, you guessed it, Nintendo.

READ MORE: The Ultimate Guide to Vimm’s Lair – Classic Games & ROMs ➜

Conclusion

While Sudachi and Yuzu may have shut down due to legal action taken by Nintendo, it doesn’t mean that emulators are illegal. Ryujinx still standing amongst all these takedowns is testament to that fact. However, it is common knowledge that emulators are mostly used to hide the dirt of pirated games. So make sure to buy your games and stay on the right side of the law!

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Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the global launch of the Redmi 12C, and the device is currently exclusive to China. The phone was recently seen listed on multiple certification websites in various countries, including BIS, IMDA, TKDN, and NBTC, confirming its upcoming global launch.

Today, through our sources, we have managed to obtain official renders, detailed specifications, and pricing information for the Redmi 12C, which will be launched soon in the Global markets. We can expect Redmi 12C to launch alongside Xiaomi 13 Series on February 26 at MWC 2023.

Redmi 12C European Prices:

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 12C in two storage configurations: 3GB RAM with 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM with 128GB ROM. The base variant with 3GB+64GB configuration will cost EUR 170. The higher variant with 4GB+128GB configuration will cost EUR 200. These prices may vary based on VAT and other taxes in each country, but we expect the device to fall in the given price range.

Redmi 12C Renders and Specifications:

We can confirm that the Redmi 12C Global variant will share the same specifications and design as its Chinese counterpart.

At the front, Redmi 12C features a 6.71-inch IPS display with a V-shaped water drop notch. It is an HD+ display featuring 720 x 1650 pixels resolution with 20.6:9 Aspect ratio and 1500:1 Contrast Ratio. The display reaches up to maximum brightness of 500 nits.

Redmi 12C is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 ROM. The European variant will support Xioami’s Memory extension feature, allowing the phone to use extra RAM using its ROM. The European variant of the handset will still operate on Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top. Our source mentions that the Redmi 12C Global version will receive 2 major Android updates (i.e. up to Android 14) and 3 years of security patches.

At the back, the phone features a dual camera setup with a 50MP (F/1.8) Primary sensor. The notch houses a 5MP (F/2.2) sensor for selfies. The rear and front cameras are capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. The phone is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W wired charging over a micro USB port. A fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the phone.

In terms of connectivity, the phone supports Dual SIM, Micro SD Card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC. The phone measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77 mm in dimensions and 192g in weight. Lastly, the retail package of Redmi 12 Global version will include the Phone, 10W charger, micro USB cable, SIM tool, User Manual and Warranty Card.

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“We believe this may have affected up to 6.8 million users and up to 1,500 apps built by 876 developers,” explains the company. “The only apps affected by this bug were ones that Facebook approved to access the photos API and that individuals had authorized to access their photos.”

Bug

As long as the user permits it, Facebook allows third-party apps to access their timeline photos. As a result of the bug, third-party apps were able to access non-public photos without permission. Facebook says that developers were able to access other photos, such as those shared on Marketplace or Facebook Stories. Photos uploaded to Facebook that weren’t posted are stored on the site, and as such, they were also impacted.

Facebook is apologizing and is taking steps to alleviate the damages by urging users to delete affected photos.

“We’re sorry this happened. Early next week we will be rolling out tools for app developers that will allow them to determine which people using their app might be impacted by this bug. We will be working with those developers to delete the photos from impacted users.”

If you see an alert on your Facebook profile, it means that you might be one of the impacted users, and should follow Facebook’s instructions to delete the affected photos. The developers have also recommended all users to double check which apps have access to their photos.

Over the past few months, there has been a significant rise in data breaches, and Facebook has been in the spotlight more than once.

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If you’re looking to relive the nostalgia of playing Pokémon games, you’ve probably heard of emulators. Emulators are applications that can help you run retro games on the device of your choosing. For the GBA, there are many emulators available. Fortunately, we’re here to help you choose the best GBA emulator.

The Best GameBoy Advance Emulators

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best GBA emulators available:

Best GBA Emulator for PC platforms: Visual Boy Advance

Visual Boy Advance (VBA) was first released in 2001 and has come a long way since then. Currently, VBA supports all GBA games and can run them nearly perfectly. It offers many features like controller support, cheat codes, online and local multiplayer on supported games, speed hacks, and save states. It’s also very user-friendly, so you can have it running in no time.

VBA is available on all platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. However, since it’s only available on mobile platforms via RetroArch, it’s best to skip the mobile version. VBA is completely free and open-source. Its requirements are quite lenient, so you can run it on just about anything, including that old laptop you have from 2008.

Best GBA Emulator for Android: My Boy!

While most emulators are free, there are a few exceptions. My Boy! for Android phones is one such case. While you may be put off by the fact that it’s a paid app, you won’t find a better GBA emulator on Android. Yes, some may come close, but none can compare to My Boy!’s feature-rich settings, built-in cheat libraries, stable speed hacks, and multiple save states.

Trust us; My Boy! is well worth its $4.99 price tag, and it notably surpasses setting up RetroArch. With My Boy!, you can just load up the game and relax. Oh, did we mention that it supports multiplayer too? Get your buds to download it as well and face off in epic Pokémon battles!

Best GBA Emulator for iOS: Delta

For jailbreaking enthusiasts, Delta is a familiar name. For most of you, it’s the best thing to have happened since Apple decided to allow emulators on the App Store. Delta has been around for quite a while and has evolved in shape and form several times. It is an all-in-one emulator that supports multiple consoles, including the GBA.

Delta is free to download on the App Store and is open-source as well. However, you will need iOS 14 to run it on your iOS device. That said, there’s nothing better than Delta on iOS with its user-friendly interface, save state support, speed hacks, controller support, and more. Unfortunately, online multiplayer is not supported, although local multiplayer on the same device is.

In conclusion, while emulators themselves are legal, obtaining games legally is important. Make sure to stay on the right side of the law and boot up some good ol’ Pokémon!

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Even today, Dolphin remains the only option for emulating these two consoles. Any other emulators are likely fakes or forks (modified copies) of Dolphin. At the time of writing, Dolphin is able to run almost all Wii and GameCube games perfectly.

How To Play Wii and GameCube Games on Dolphin?

Dolphin, as an older emulator, is available on almost all platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and even on iOS via an unofficial port. Running Dolphin on Windows is straightforward, but you will need to fulfill the following requirements:

• Windows 10 or higher
• A modern CPU (3 GHz and Dual Core, not older than 2008)
• A reasonably modern graphics card that supports Direct3D 11.1/OpenGL 3.3 at minimum.
• A graphics card that supports Direct3D 11.1/OpenGL 4.4 is recommended.

Playing games on the Dolphin emulator on PC

Once these requirements have been fulfilled, follow the steps below to get Dolphin running on your PC:

1. First, download the latest version of the Dolphin emulator.
   

   

2. Once the file finishes downloading, use 7-Zip to extract it to your preferred location.
   

   

3. Congratulations! The Dolphin emulator has been installed on your PC. Make sure the games you want to run are present on your PC. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the files and open the emulator.
   

   

4. The emulator should open up on the screen. Double-click on the empty space to designate a folder for all your games.
   

   

5. Once you’ve selected the correct folder, the games should be displayed.
   

   

6. Finally, just double-click on your game of choice to start playing!
   

   

Playing games on the Dolphin emulator on Android

Dolphin has been available on Android for quite some time, so it doesn’t demand much from your phone. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher
• A processor with support for 64-bit applications (either ARMv8 or x86–64).
• A graphics processor that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 at minimum.

Modern phones satisfy these requirements quite easily, so if you’re using a mid-range phone that was released after 2020, you should have no problems running Dolphin. As for the Dolphin Android setup, it’s pretty similar to the PC version. Just download the emulator from the Google Play Store, copy the game from your PC to your phone, and you’re good to go!

Even though emulators like Dolphin are legal, they often end up being used as fronts for piracy. So, make sure to get your games legally by buying them from thrift stores or online stores like eBay. Once you’ve obtained them, just copy the game data and get Dolphin running!

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• The Halo Infinite campaign does not support split-screen co-op.
• Players on the Xbox One/One X are limited to 2 players only.
• Players on the Xbox Series X/S can support up to 4 players.
• The Big Team Battle Mode allows up to only 2 players in split-screen multiplayer, irrespective of the console being used.

How to Play Split-Screen Multiplayer on Halo Infinite

First, ensure you have at least 2 controllers and 2 Xbox accounts logged on to your Xbox console (guest accounts cannot be used here). Let’s dive into what you need to do to start playing split-screen multiplayer on Halo Infinite:

1. Log in to your Xbox account.
2. Start up Halo Infinite.
   

   

3. Next, switch on your second controller and hold down the button with the 3 horizontal lines on it.
   

   

4. The following menu should appear. Select the second Xbox account logged into your console.
   

   

5. You will see that 2 players are connected successfully from the bottom-right corner of the Halo Infinite home screen. Repeat this process if you’re on the Series X/S and want to play with 3 or 4-player split-screen co-op.
   

   

6. Now, go for a test run in a Custom Match or jump right into the action by selecting Multiplayer from the home screen.
   

   

All screenshots in this section taken from YourSixGaming on YouTube.

While 343 Industries, the team behind Halo 5 and Halo Infinite, have yet to recapture the magic of the original franchise, Infinite’s multiplayer is still the diamond in the rough. At any rate, invite some friends over and relive the good old days with Infinite’s action-packed gameplay and split-screen capabilities.

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What is the Minecraft Exit Code -1073741819?

The Minecraft Exit Code -1073741819 is an error code that is cited when the game crashes unexpectedly, occurring exclusively on the PC platform. This error rarely occurs, and maybe that’s the reason why Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft, hasn’t fixed it. At any rate, there are a number of reasons why this error occurs.

READ MORE: How to Fix Minecraft “Waiting on Install” in 7 Easy Ways [2024] ➜

Why Does This Error Occur?

Since this error is a rare occurrence, the cause has been narrowed down to the following reasons:

1. Random bug/glitch

Bugs and glitches are an everyday occurrence in gaming. Some bugs/glitches can be quite annoying and put off your gaming experience. Don’t let them bug you out and just try a simple restart of the game to get rid of them.

2. Incompatible Overlays like D3DGear

If you’re using Discord or any other similar software, especially D3DGear, that uses an overlay, it might be causing problems. Try closing these overlays and run Minecraft.

READ MORE: How to Install Minecraft Mods on PC and Mobile?

3. Updating graphics drivers

If you’re running an older graphic driver version, then you can expect to face some problems in your games. Minecraft is no exception in this case, so make sure to update your graphics driver to the latest version.

4. Mod Issues

At this point, many Minecraft players use mods to further enhance their game experience or fix anything that they don’t like. However, mods are unofficial additions to the game after all, hence they’re a bit unstable and can produce unexpected errors. As such try disabling any mods and launch the game in its vanilla state.

5. Corrupted Game Files

It is possible that an update has gone wrong and has corrupted the game files, causing the error. In that case, the only option is to, unfortunately, reinstall the game.

READ MORE: 20 Creative & Fun Building Ideas for Minecraft in 2024 ➜

Conclusion

While this error is a rare occurrence, one can never be too careful. Nonetheless, with these fixes, you should be able to get Minecraft running back into times without any hitches. So, invite your buddies and start working on that dream build you’ve put on hold for so long!

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Although the age of the DS is far gone, its outstanding game lineup, and legacy, continues to be enjoyed to this day through emulators. So, if you’re looking to relive your childhood or get a taste of what games were like in the good old days, here are the best Nintendo DS emulators in 2024.

An Overview of the Nintendo DS

Released in November 2004, the Nintendo DS sported a foldable design similar to laptops and its predecessor, the Game Boy Advance (GBA) SP. Its lid had a screen in the center, with both sides being used for speakers. The bottom half sported another screen in the center, along with a directional pad on the left side and the buttons on the right. The bottom screen had touch capabilities and even had a stylus.

Although the DS did not possess the same versatility as the PSP, it was still a major success and remains Nintendo’s highest selling console, the best-selling handheld console and the second-best-selling console of all time. Its success can be attributed to an outstanding lineup of games like Nintendogs, Pokémon Black/White, Pokémon Black/White 2, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and more.

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What is Emulation?

Emulation is the act of imitating of a device through the use of software, in order to run another software, that would normally be incompatible with your own device. Emulators are software used to carry out this function. For the most part, emulators exist to archive and enjoy old and retro classic game titles, but they can also be used for programming e.g. using an emulator to develop a software for another device.

There are different emulators for every device/console. Additionally, multiple emulators may exist for the same device/console. Each emulator will yield different results, as the results are dependent on several factors; on the compatibility of the game/software being emulated, your hardware, the settings within the emulator being used, the condition of the emulator etc.

The Nintendo Switch itself offers emulation through its Nintendo Switch Online membership, but there’s no way to play DS games through the subscription as of yet. Hence, we have to make use of these emulators made by fans to enjoy some classics.

READ MORE: The Ultimate Guide to Emulating Pokémon Games on PC ➜

The State of Nintendo DS Emulation

The Nintendo DS is a console from 2004, and at the time of writing, it is nearly two decades old. Moreover, true to the nature of Nintendo’s games, the DS did not have particularly powerful hardware and did not feature many 3D games, unlike its rival the PSP, which featured many games with amazing graphics at that time.

Many Nintendo DS games, like Pokémon Black/White 2, featured a hybrid 2.5D art style. Therefore, the DS isn’t particularly hard to emulate and since the developers of the emulators have had a lot of time to work on their respective emulators, they’ve been able to run every, or almost every, DS game from the start till the end successfully without any errors.

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The Best Nintendo DS Emulators

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best Nintendo DS emulators out there:

1. DeSmuME

Platforms: Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android

If you don’t mind the weird name, DeSmuME might be the best DS emulator ever. It is, by definition, the closest to perfection an emulator can get, as it is able to play nearly every DS game from start to finish without any issues. It’s also really easy to use and well-optimized, working on old PCs wonderfully. DeSmuME is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

Aside from its perfection, DeSmuME also has its own features to enhance your DS gaming experience; graphics upscaling, speed hacks, save slots, a cheat code manager, screen recorder and screenshot capabilities. It’s open-source too. The only downside of DeSmuME would be that it has no Wi–Fi/multiplayer capabilities, which can be quite a pain as some games require it to work.

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2. DraStic DS Emulator

Platforms: Android

Our Android buddies have nothing to worry about as we haven’t forgotten about them. The DraStic DS Emulator is the best DS emulator on the Google Play Store. Although it was a paid app on its release more than a decade ago, the developers, Exophase, made it a free app a while back in response to Nintendo’s lawsuit against the developers of Yuzu, a Switch emulator.

At any rate, DraStic is the best DS emulator as it is compatible with most Android phones, and also compatible with most DS games too. It plays them effortlessly, even on budget 5-year-old Android phones. Aside from that, it offers many features like graphic filters, speed hacks, entering cheat codes, built-in cheats for popular games and more.

3. Delta

Platforms: iPhone, iPad

Following the EU‘s decision to allow emulators on Apple‘s App Store, iPhone and especially iPad owners no longer have to resort to jailbreaking to install emulators on their devices. Recently, Delta, an old face to veteran jailbreakers, made its way on to the App Store. To run Delta, you’ll need to have at least iOS 14 on your device. Other than that, the emulation is not very resource-intensive, so it should be a breeze.

For those who don’t know Delta is a well-known GBA emulator, and upon its official release on the App Store, has included support for Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and several other retro consoles. It is fully open-source and has a user-friendly interface, save state support, speed hacks, controller support and more.

Unfortunately, online multiplayer is not support, although local multiplayer on the same device is supported.

READ MORE: How to Play Any PS1 Game on Your Android ➜

4. melonDS

Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android (unoffical)

melonDS is a fairly recent project when compared to the other emulators on this list. While it may lack the features found in DeSmuME and might not be as well optimized, its still a pretty solid emulator. Oh and there’s also the fact that it also supports Wi-Fi multiplayer. Yup, that’s right; melonDS might be the only emulator on this list to support online multiplayer.

melonDS is completely open-source and supports a wide variety of platforms; Windows, Linux, macOS and even an unofficial Android port. Aside from Wi-Fi multiplayer, melonDS also supports multiple save states, speed hacks, cheats and more. It may not offer the same level of performance as DeSmuME, but since it has Wi-Fi multiplayer, it’s definitely worth checking out.

5. RetroArch

Platforms: Everything (no joke)

RetroArch may be the most well-known emulator on this list, as it is one of the most well-known emulators out there. The best part is that RetroArch by itself isn’t even an emulator; it uses cores or engines from other emulators to provide an all-in-one emulator solution. Therefore, you might see several different cores for the same console. It is fully open-source too.

At any rate, RetroArch is pretty much a universal emulator and is available across all major platforms; Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android. For the DS, it uses DeSmuME’s core so you can be sure that its going to have no problems in terms of performance. It also features speed hacks, cheats, save states and controller support. The only downside is that RetroArch is pretty un-user-friendly and its interface leaves much to be desired.

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Emulation and Piracy

The Nintendo DS is nearly 20 years old and even though its classics continue to be enjoyed to this day through these emulators, it’s important to remember that emulation itself not piracy. However, the method of obtaining the games for emulation is mostly done through illegal means, even more so when you have no way to legally purchase the games anymore, like for the DS.

That’s not to say you’re fresh out of luck though. There are always people selling their old games on places like eBay and other similar stores. Therefore, make sure to stay on the right side of the law and get your games from someone who’s already owned them or borrow them.

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Conclusion

With the help of DS emulators, it’s safe to say that the legacy of the DS still lives on and continues to be enjoyed by future generations. Now, excuse us, as we fire up New Super Mario Bros. on DeSmuME to liev out the good old days.

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What is Lesser Restoration?

Lesser Restoration is a Level 2 Spell from the School of Abjuration. Its casting cost is 1 Action and a Level 2 spell slot. The Lesser Restoration spell has a Melee range and can only be cast on those in close proximity (1.5m range). It is used to cure a creature suffering from the following ailments:

• Disease
• Poison
• Paralysis
• Blindness
• Bloodless (not mentioned by the game itself)

The Lesser Restoration spell is only usable by 4 classes:

• Bard
• Cleric
• Druid
• Paladin
• Ranger

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Where Can I Get the Lesser Restoration Spell?

You can get the Lesser Restoration spell in the following ways, depending on the class you’ve chosen:

1. Bard, Cleric and Druid Classes

Bard, Cleric and Druid classes need to reach Class Level 3 and the Lesser Restoration spell will be available to learn. Clerics will have to choose the sub–class Life Domain to learn the spell.

2. Paladin and Ranger Classes

Paladins and Rangers need to reach Class Level 5 for the Lesser Restoration spell to become available for learning. Paladins will have to choose the Oath of Devotion sub-class in order to learn the spell.

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3. Amulet of Silvanus

The Amulet of Silvanus is an uncommon Amulet that will allow you to cast Lesser Restoration, irrespective of their class, once per Short Rest. The Amulet can be found near Ormn the bear in the Druid Cove hidden under a rock that needs to moved. Its coordinates are X:262, Y:481.

4. Scroll of Lesser Restoration

The Scroll of Lesser Restoration is an uncommon Scroll that will allow you to use the Lesser Restoration spell once and then will be destroyed. Any class can use it and any kind of wizard class can use it to acquire the Lesser Restoration spell. The Scroll of Lesser Restoration is sold by Arron at The Hollow in Druid‘s Grove.

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Where Should I Use Lesser Restoration?

The Lesser Restoration spell can be quite handy when exploring areas where poison or disease is rampant or against other magic users and enemies too. It can also help out your allies and can be used in several quests or side-stories. As noted above, the Lesser Restoration spell has the hidden ability to cure the Bloodless condition, although the game doesn’t mention this.

At any rate, here are some occasions where you might find the Lesser Restoration spell handy:

1. Poisoned gnome in the Underdark
2. Romancing Astarion
3. Can be used at the Tiefling Refuge
4. Feeding your vampire
5. Healing Pandirna

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Is Lesser Restoration Worth Keeping?

While Lesser Restoration is a simple enough spell and can come in handy on various occasions, it becomes more and more obsolete as you progress through the game. That’s because you can find several items that can grant you immunity, or at the very least, high resistance to disease, poison, paralysis, blindness and bloodless. Shadowheart, a NPC who can become your ally, is a Cleric and can also use it.

However, if you plan on keeping Astarion around and romancing him, it can be worth it. Still, with the Amulet of Silvanus, it seems less important, especially since you can get the Amulet quite early in the game. At any rate, the decision rests with you, so make your decision based on the information we’ve provided and get back in the game!

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