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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.
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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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Can DS Lite play all GBA games?

Like the original DS, the Nintendo DS Lite is compatible with Game Boy Advance Game Paks as well as Nintendo DS game cards. The DS Lite has a DS slot on top and a Game Boy slot on the bottom.
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Are Japanese DS Lite region locked?

I understand that the Japanese DSi is region-locked, but Nintendo DS game cartridges are not... So, feasibly, you can still play all your DS games on an imported DSi.
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Do us games work on Japanese DS?

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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Do Japanese GBA games work on a US Nintendo DS?

Is the GBA region-locked?

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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Can you change Japanese DS games 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 you change 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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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 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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How do I put GBA games on my 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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Is Nintendo DS Lite backwards compatible with 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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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 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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Where is the region code on a DS game?

Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label. If the code does not end in "USA," then it is meant for an overseas market.
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What happens if I change my switch region?

Changing your region on your Nintendo Switch lets you play cartridges from other regions and purchase region-locked games from the Nintendo eShop.
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How do I change my Nintendo DS from Japanese to English?

How to Change the System Language
  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.
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Can you change the language on a Japanese import?

If your Japanese car has one, chances are you won't be able to change the language to English. After all, JDM vehicles do not have provisions for language modification in their basic accessories. In this case, it is best to fit a replacement or at least a band expander.
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Can you change the language on a DS cartridge?

Launch the game; at the Main menu, select the last listing (e.g., "Options", "Opciones", etc.). In the Options menu, tap on the third listing. Tap on the desired language (English). The game should now be displayed in English.
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Can I set a Japanese switch to English?

To change your Switch language, open System Settings > System > Language. Next, select your preferred language from the list available languages. The Switch has 12 available language options that you can choose from: English.
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How can I change my game to English?

Go to Start > Settings > Time & language > Region & language. Choose one of your languages and then select Options.
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How do I change my Pokemon game to English?

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.
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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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Can Japanese Game Boy play US games?

No. All Gameboy systems/games are not region locked. The only Gameboy hardware to have region locking was Super Gameboy and GameBoy Player.
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