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Are DS games region locked on 2DS?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL
New Nintendo 2DS XL
The New Nintendo 2DS XL (branded as New Nintendo 2DS LL in Japan) is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo.
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Can you play Japanese DS games on American 2DS?

Older Nintendo DS and DS Lite software is region-free, so you can play most of that software on a Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL from any region.
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Can you play any DS game on the 2DS?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 2DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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How do I unlock my 2DS region?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap Profile.
  4. Tap Region Settings.
  5. Select the country and tap OK.
  6. Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.
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Is the 2DS backwards compatible with DS games?

Nintendo 2DS is backwards compatible, so you also have the entire library of Nintendo DS games to replay or discover!
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Can you play DS and 3DS games on a 2DS?

Please note that it is not possible to use Nintendo 3DS games on Nintendo DS family systems. Click here to find out more about Nintendo 3DS backwards compatibility.
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Are DS and 2DS games the same?

Yes. The Nintendo 2DS is backward compatible with the Nintendo DS library.
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Which DS is not region locked?

Nintendo DS and DSi

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not region-locked, with the exception of the iQue DS, which can play Nintendo DS games, but its games cannot be played on other region systems.
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How do you bypass region lock games?

Proxies are the easiest way to bypass geo-restrictions when it comes to viewing locked content. There are many public proxy tools located online that you can easily use to mask your IP address or change it to something else that can get through the block.
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Do European DS games work on US systems?

Will games I bought outside my country of residence work on a Nintendo system purchased in Europe? Wii U, Wii and Nintendo 3DS family systems employ a region code based on the country where they are sold. Because of the region code, only software purchased in the same region will be compatible with your system.
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Do all DS games work on 2DS XL?

New Nintendo 2DS XL plays all existing Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games* in 2D, including New Nintendo 3DS titles such as Super Nintendo Virtual Console games.
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What games can the 2DS not play?

Only games that are exclusive to the “New” 3DS cannot be played on a 2DS, games such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, Fire Emblem Warriors and SNES Virtual Console titles.
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Can 2DS ll play US games?

The 2DS LL is Japanese region (and language)-locked and plays Japanese games only.
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Can you play different region DS games on 3DS?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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Is region locking illegal?

Region coding was predictably one of the first things to be cracked on DVD players. In the United States, it's technically illegal to circumvent region coding, as with any DRM. In other countries, it's completely legal, but it may invalidate your warranty on some devices.
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Are US games region locked?

Yes, games are not region locked (except for China consoles). Do note that however, it may support different languages and/or have other changes (for example censorship, region-specific contents & events, etc.) compared to the one sold in your region.
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How do you play games that aren't available in your country?

To Install Google Play Apps Not Available in Your Country: Use VPN
  1. First you need to install a VPN application. ...
  2. Note that the Google Play Store apps is available in the country you are connected to. ...
  3. With the VPN turned on, go to Google Play Store and search for the application.
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How do I know what region my DS game is?

How to Identify Games From Other Regions
  1. Check the back or side panel of the game packaging far statements regarding system compatibility. Nintendo 3DS family: "Plays on Nintendo 3DS systems sold for the Americas only." ...
  2. Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label.
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Can you change a Japanese DS to English?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings (wrench) icon. Select the right arrow thee times to go to page 4, then select Language. Select from the options options on the screen: English.
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Can I play Japanese games on my 3DS?

The 3DS is the first Nintendo handheld family to pose restrictions on all of its games from other regions - meaning that you can't import games from Japan or North America unless you also have a 3DS from the same region to play them on.
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Is the new 2DS XL backwards compatible with DS games?

The New Nintendo 2DS XL is compatible with all Nintendo 3DS titles, including New Nintendo 3DS-exclusive games. The system also retains backwards compatibility with Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi titles.
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Can you play old Pokemon games on 2DS?

You can play any Pokémon games on your 2DS as long as they are in the Nintendo DS or 3DS family of systems. Titles include Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heart Gold, Soul Silver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
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Are all DS games backwards compatible?

Nintendo 3DS family systems can play most software released for Nintendo DS, so if your child previously owned a Nintendo DS family system, they can continue to enjoy the games they already own.
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