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Are DS Lite 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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Can a Japanese DS Lite play American games?

Yes. The original DS and DS Lite have no region lock, so you can play virtually any DS game on them.
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Can you change a Japanese DS Lite to English?

When the main menu appears, use the stylus and tap on the Settings Menu Panel icon at the bottom middle part of the screen. Tap the Wrench icon. Tap the Globe icon. Tap the box for the language you wish to choose.
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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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Is Nintendo DS US Europe compatible?

Nintendo DS systems do not employ a region code, meaning that domestically purchased hardware and software is compatible with hardware and software purchased abroad.
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Nintendo 3ds/DSi Region Locking: What it is and why it is a bad thing.

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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Which DS are region free?

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. It's possible, however, that future Nintendo DS software will incorporate region encoding.
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How do I change my DS Lite to English?

From the System Settings menu, tap on the "Other Settings" menu (yellow wrench) icon. Scroll right to page 4 or tap on "4" at the top of the touch screen. Tap the first option (Language). Tap the desired language, then tap on "OK" at the bottom of the touch screen.
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How do I change my DS to English?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (looks like a wrench), and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings in the lower-right corner.
  3. For the original Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 4 at the top of the screen. ...
  4. Tap Language. ...
  5. Select English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
  6. Tap OK to confirm.
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Can a Japanese 3DS play American games?

The Difference Between Region Free and Region Locked

This restriction applies to all versions of the Nintendo 3DS XL and its games. Japanese games do not work on a European Nintendo 3DS XL, North American games do not work on a Japanese Nintendo 3DS XL, and so on.
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Are Japanese DS games region locked?

The 3DS's older brothers, the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite, are region free. This means a person who owns a North American DS or DS Lite can purchase and play a Japanese or European game without being locked out or experiencing major technical problems.
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Can a Japanese 3DS play English DS games?

DS games don't have any kind of region-lock feature built in, so you can play any DS game regardless of region on your 3DS; your copy of Platinum should work just fine.
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Which is better DS or DS Lite?

What Is the Difference between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite? The Nintendo DS Lite offers a smaller, sleeker package with a brighter screen, larger stylus, and a longer-lasting rechargeable battery than the original Nintendo DS. The unique game play features and wireless connectivity remain intact.
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When was the DS Lite discontinued?

The DS Lite was reportedly discontinued in April 2011.
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Can DS Lite play all Game Boy games?

Game Boy Color Games will work on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems. They will not work on the DS, DS Lite, or DSi. Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite Systems.
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How do I change my DS 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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Can you change the language of a DS Pokemon game?

Pokémon Support

Yes, you can change the language by opening the owner's menu with the button on the top left of the game screen, selecting Options, tapping the language button to the right of Language, and then choosing a language on the Select language screen. Can't find what you're looking for?
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Are 3DS region locked?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
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How do I unlock my Japanese 3DS region?

Section VI - Region settings
  1. Launch the System Settings.
  2. Go to “Other Settings”, “Profile”, then “Region Settings”
  3. Select a country from the region you switched to.
  4. If prompted, you do not need to set a state.
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How do you calibrate a DS Lite?

Use the +Control Pad to place the cursor over the orange icon that looks like crosshairs (the right-most icon), and press the A Button. 6. Use the stylus, and tap the red square that appears on the Touch Screen. Do this each time the square moves.
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How do I transfer Pokemon to DS Lite?

Tap the Poke Ball icon at the bottom of the screen to open the menu, then select "Settings" at the top right corner. Scroll down and select "Pokemon Home," then log in with your Nintendo Account. Once your accounts are linked, you'll be able to move Pokemon to Pokemon Home.
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Why is the DSi region locked?

DSi is region locked because DSi embeds net communication functionality within itself and we are intending to provide net services specifically tailored for each region. Also because we are including parental control functionality for Nintendo DSi and each region has its unique age limit made by different independent.
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Do all DS games work on all DS?

All currently available software released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSi. However, as the Nintendo DSi does not have a Game Boy Advance Game Pak Slot, certain games for Nintendo DS that make use of the GBA Game Pak Slot cannot be played, or some of the games' features cannot be used.
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Do all DS games work on any DS?

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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