Note: Addictivetips in no way encourages or condones the illegal downloading or distribution of ROM files for DesmuME. SPOILER ALERT: Scroll down and watch the video tutorial at the end of this article. We’ll go over everything from how to install the software, how to load DS games up, as well as saving/loading, graphics tweaks, and even recording gameplay! That’s why in this article, we’ll go over how anyone can play Nintendo DS games right on the Linux platform with DesmuME. Unfortunately, that time has passed, and Nintendo doesn’t sell the console in stores anymore. Back in its prime, the Nintendo DS was one of the most successful hand-held consoles of all time.