Fan Mod Makes 7 DS Pokémon Games Playable on One Screen
The launcher by mamesj runs HeartGold, SoulSilver, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 on PC and modded Switch.
A fan-made single-screen mod created by mamesj makes seven Nintendo DS Pokémon games playable on a single screen, according to screenrant.com. The mod keeps UI elements, menus and gameplay features functional without the DS's dual screens.
The seven games supported are Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. The mod runs on PC and on a modded Nintendo Switch.
The launcher is built on a fork by mamesj of ssrecomp, originally created by ClickingMaster, and uses work from the decomp community. It works as a launcher for the melonDS emulator core and uses users' legally obtained ROMs; the download contains no game files.
The mod also supports widescreen, showing more of the surroundings rather than stretching the image. The launcher can be downloaded from its official GitHub page.
Older ports and secondhand prices
Fans have been speculating that The Pokémon Company might next port Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire to the Switch. FireRed and LeafGreen previously received simple ports that were successful, while physical copies of games like Pokémon HeartGold sell for hundreds of dollars on the secondhand market.
Quick answers
Which Pokémon games does the single-screen mod support?
The mod supports Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2 and White 2.
Where can I download the launcher?
The launcher can be downloaded from its official GitHub page.
Does the mod include game files?
No, the download contains no game files and works as a launcher for the melonDS emulator core using users' legally obtained ROMs.