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Can any DS play any DS game?

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
Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).
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games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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Do all DS games work on any 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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Are DS games universal?

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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What games work on a DS?

Year
  • Project Rub DS. SEGA / Sonic Team. ...
  • Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver DS. Nintendo / Game Freak. ...
  • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter DS. Bandai Namco / CyberConnect2. ...
  • Kirby Super Star Ultra DS. ...
  • Professor Layton and the Unwound Future DS. ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass DS. ...
  • Knights in the Nightmare DS. ...
  • Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon DS.
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Why can't the DS play Gameboy games?

There are two main reasons for this: The Nintendo DS 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. The Nintendo DS lacks the special processor that is required to play these games.
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Is the DS discontinued?

The Nintendo DS was succeeded by the Nintendo 3DS in February 2011.
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Are DS games becoming rare?

Some of the consoles games have made there way to other consoles by the e-Shop or through remakes. Since the DS was so popular though, it would be impossible to see every game readily avalible. In fact, Ds games are becoming somewhat rare, as they are getting harder and harder to fine.
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Do new DS work with old games?

The process does not work any differently than playing on a DS. You don't need to enable a special setting or update your device to play older DS titles on your 3DS. Plug your Nintendo DS game into the 3DS cartridge slot. Select the game cartridge icon from the bottom menu on your 3DS and the game will load.
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Why did Nintendo stop making DS games?

A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle. On top of that, some users reported that the 3D effect made them feel sick.
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Can any DS play Gameboy 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. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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Can the DS play all Gameboy games?

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. The Nintendo DS and DS Lite systems lack the special processor that is required to play these games.
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Do original DS games work on 2DS?

Play your favourite Nintendo DS games

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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Do you need a SD card to play games on a DS?

In order to play downloaded games on your DS, you will need an R4 SDHC card, a microSD card, and a computer on which you can download the game files.
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Is it possible to play a 3DS game in a DS?

Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Game Cards on a Nintendo DS/DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL System? No. Nintendo 3DS Game Cards can only be played using a Nintendo 3DS familiy system.
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Do DS games work on DS Lite?

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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How long do DS cartridges last?

How long, though? Only time will ultimately tell, and guesswork based on cycle-data can give you estimates from 20-50 years, potentially longer. But the key point is that it is a lifecycle; just like retro game media, it'll eventually stop working.
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Which Nintendo DS is 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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What was the last DS game made?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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What are fake DS games called?

Bootleg games are illegal copies of legitimate games.
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Which DS has the biggest screen?

Nintendo 3DS XL offers screens that are around 90% bigger than those of Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS, so you can enjoy all your favourite games on the big screen!
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What does 3DS stand for?

The term 3DS stands for 3 Domain Server.
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Will Nintendo bring back the DS?

Back. A Nintendo DS classic is returning 14 years after its release, courtesy of a remaster releasing this fall via Nintendo Switch consoles and PC. It's almost been 20 years since the Nintendo DS was released, and many of its games remain stranded in this era of gaming.
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