Highly scriptable with Python and more affordable than IDA Pro. The Step-by-Step NDS Decompilation Workflow
So next time you see a forum post asking for "a tool to convert .nds to C source", you can reply: “There isn’t one. But here is how to start with Ghidra, a memory map, and a weekend of patience.” nds decompiler
To effectively "decompile" a DS game, you typically need a multi-stage pipeline of tools: Highly scriptable with Python and more affordable than
Download and install an NDS loader extension. When importing arm9.bin , ensure you select the processor architecture as ARM:LE:32:v5te (which corresponds to the ARM946E-S instruction set) or use the automated loader script to map the NDS RAM layout perfectly. If memory maps are misaligned, your pointers, variables, and function calls will look like gibberish. Step 3: Analyze and Clean the Code When importing arm9