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BlocksDS is an Open Source SDK that lets<br class="hx:sm:block hx:hidden" />
you create your own applications for<br class="hx:sm:block hx:hidden" />
the Nintendo DS and DSi using C or C++.<br class="hx:sm:block hx:hidden" />
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    title="Getting started"
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    title="Tutorial"
    subtitle="Learn to use BlocksDS to create your own games and applications."
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    title="Awesome list"
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    title="About BlocksDS"
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