If you're tired of having to go through the cumbersome process of having to convert each and every video file that you wish to play on your Nintendo DS, then you may want to check out homebrew developer chishm's Tuna-viDS (previous version here). As an app that plays the more common AVI video formats, chances are that many of your video files can be played back without having to re-encode them. Check out the changelog in the full article.

Download: Tuna-viDS v1.1

You may already have ways to view anime or read manga on the Nintendo DS using homebrewed tools, but what if you want to support the people who are working to create your favorite media? AM3 has recently released DSvision, a downloadable entertainment service that was announced last year. Details in the full article.

Yes, it's another batch of homebrew courtesy of the NeoFlash Spring Competition 2008. We have a couple of useful applications for you this time, in the form of TeenDev's Flashcart OS and the update to wolped's DS-DOS (previous version here). Changelog and features list after the jump.

Download: Flashcart OS: N v2.1
Download: DS-DOS v0.45

If you encountered problems 2107 and 2110 with your R4, then tarry no longer and update your R4 kernels (previous update here), stat! Team R4 just recently updated the kernel to version 1.17, addressing the errors 2107 and 2110. Check out the full article for the full changelog!

Download: R4DS English Kernel v1.17

Here's a promising new development on the Nintendo DS scene. madcat1990 has released an in-development file management application for your DS, known as iFile v0.11. Interested in knowing what it can do? Then check it out after the jump!

We've received word that the R4 DS team has released version 1.16 of their flashcart's kernel. Much like the previous update, this release also appears to fix an issue with one of the DS' games. Details on what the update does are in the full article.

Download: R4 v1.16 kernel (English)

We're letting the readers know that developer Chishm has recently released Tuna-viDS, a homebrew app that will enable your handheld to play AVI-format videos. Further details on this new video player solution for your portable system are available in the full article.

Download: Tuna-viDSv1.0

Looking for an alternative to Moonshell? Then Nintendo DS homebrew developer  Dominic Ludlam has your back with DSVideo, a user-friendly movie player for your Nintendo handheld. Featuring higher quality video and sound, this one should be worth the download, if you're one to take your on-the-go viewing experience seriously. Check out all the details in the full article.


Download: DSVideo v1.0

The folks over at the R4 website must be having a bad day. They recently released  the latest kernel for R4 and they seem to be deluged with people because the site seems to be down. Nevertheless, we managed to find the file and the changelog for the release, and it's all here for you! R4 v1.15 fixes the 1905 problem. Installation instructions in the full article.

Download: R4 v1.15 kernel (English)

 

If switching Moonshell themes is a painful trial and error process for you, Kloplop321's theme emulator called Phleon can help make life easier. As you would've guessed, it partly emulates Moonshell on the PC so you can find out how compatible certain files are with the Nintendo DS multimedia player.

According to the developer, Phleon is a VB.NET program and can go in reduced mode to run more efficiently on less powerful machines. Phleon is still in its beta stage, and Kloplop321 doesn't want to release the source code before a major version. For now, you can at least count on it to show how Moonshell would to react to various files you want to use in your themes.

For more details, or if you want to send in suggestions, check out Phleon's official website for Kloplop321's contact information and future updates.

Download: Phleon (Moonshell Theme Emulator)