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Are GBA games region locked on DS Lite?

The Game Boy Advance family is not region-locked.
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Is the DS Lite GBA slot region locked?

It is not region-locked. I've played European, North American, and Japanese games on European and North American DS / DS Lites. GBA-esque DS addons like the Daigasso expansion pack, paddle controller, and rumble pack are also not region-locked.
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Can a Japanese DS Lite play American GBA games?

Yes. The original DS and DS Lite have no region lock, so you can play virtually any DS game on them. The DSi and DSi XL are region locked, however, the only games that they will not be able to plan are DSi enhanced games outside of your console's designated region.
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Can you put Game Boy Advance games in a DS Lite?

Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite Systems. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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Do GBA games have region lock?

The Game Boy Advance is independent of TV regions, so the English or Irish version of the Game Boy Advance hardware is compatible with foreign versions of Game Boy Advance software and vice versa.
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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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Are all gameboys region-free?

The Game Boy system is not region locked, meaning that software purchased in any region can be played on any region's hardware.
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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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Can you link GBA games on DS?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite do not have a port for the Game Boy Advance Link Cable or Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter. Because of this, there is no way to play multiplayer Game Boy Advance games that require these accessories for multiplayer action.
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Can you mod a DS Lite?

The NDS can be modified freely to enhance its abilties through homebrew applications and games. Some are so amazing you will not believe it when you see them!
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Are all DS Lites 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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Can a DS Lite play Japanese Gameboy games?

DS lite can unfortunately not play gameboy games.
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Can you make a Japanese DS Lite 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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How do I play GBA roms on DS Lite?

With the label side of the Game Boy Advance Game Pak facing away from the Nintendo DS Lite, insert the Game Pak and press it down until it stops. (Due to the compact size of the system, the top of the Game Pak will stick out of the Nintendo DS Lite.)
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Can I trade GBA Pokemon on DS Lite?

If you're worried that the pokemon on the GBA cartridge will be forgotten, you can use the Pal Park in the DS games. Unfortunately, you can't trade GBA games with a DS alone.
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Which DS have GBA compatibility?

The Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges. The smaller Nintendo DS game cards fit into a slot on the top of the system, while Game Boy Advance games fit into a slot on the bottom.
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Why can't the DS play Gameboy games?

There are two main reasons that the Nintendo DS and DS Lite are not compatible with older software: The system is designed for wireless play and lacks a link cable port. Because older games aren't designed to use the wireless features, they can't communicate for multiplayer games.
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How do I transfer games from GBA to DS?

Transferring from Game Boy Advance to Nintendo DS
  1. Using a Nintendo DS system with a GBA cartridge slot, insert your compatible GBA Pokémon game (LeafGreen, FireRed, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) along with either Diamond, Pearl Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver into the DS slot.
  2. Turn on the Nintendo DS.
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How much is a second hand DS Lite worth?

How Much Is A Nintendo DS Lite Worth? A used Nintendo DS Lite is worth $12 to $498 depending on condition and whether the console comes complete with a box.
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What does DSi stand for?

(1) (DSi) A handheld game console from Nintendo (the Nintendo DSi). Introduced in 2008, it superseded the Nintendo DS. (2) (Dynamic Systems Initiative) A collection of Microsoft products for managing Windows in large enterprises.
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How long does a DS Lite battery last?

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The battery will last 15-19 hours on the lowest settings, and 5-8 hours on the brightest. This can also vary depending on the type of game activity.
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What systems are not region locked?

List of Region Free Consoles/Handhelds
  • GameBoy.
  • Sega Game Gear.
  • GameBoy Color.
  • GameBoy Advance.
  • Nintendo DS/DSi/DSi XL (With the exception of DSi only games)
  • PSP (With the exception of UMD Movies)
  • PlayStation 3 (Except for Persona 4 Arena and Way of the Samurai 3)
  • PS Vita.
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What does region-free GBA mean?

Nintendo handhelds did not have a region lock until the DSi, with the exception of the Chinese-only iQue DS. Any GBA from any region can play any GB, GBC, and GBA game from any region.
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What game systems are region locked?

The Nintendo 64 features similar lockout methods as the Super NES. The GameCube and Wii are both region-locked, as well as the Wii Shop Channel. On the Wii, channels from other regions will refuse to load with the message "This channel can't be used." The coded regions are: NTSC-U (The Americas and Asia)
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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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