Wintendos XP is a Windows utility that allows you to emulate some features of a legacy desktop operating system on the handheld gaming console from Nintendo. There are virtual mouse and keyboard replacements for controlling the cursor and entering text characters.
How to start
After downloading the NDS file users are instructed to copy the app to the internal console memory. It is necessary to unlock the device with Homebrew beforehand. Alternatively, there is an option to run Wintendos XP in an emulator like MelonDS.
Included components
The package contains the following apps:
- Notepad;
- Minesweeper;
- Calculator;
- Clock;
- and Music.
You can listen to sound effects and view the list of credits. Instruments for managing the internal storage are included as well.
Control scheme
Keyboard and mouse icons let users switch between the input devices. There is a virtual touchpad with left and right buttons for manipulating the cursor.
The Options menu includes tools for adjusting the screen brightness and mouse speed. Additionally, you are able to reboot or shut down the emulated operating system.
Features
- free to download and use;
- lets you run the emulated version of Windows XP on a Nintendo DS console;
- system apps like Notepad, Clock and Calculator are available;
- it is possible to reboot or shut down the OS;
- there are virtual keyboard and mouse replacements for interacting with the program;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.
