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Can DS and 3DS Crossplay?

The Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL are backward compatible, meaning that both systems can play nearly every single Nintendo DS game, and even Nintendo DSi titles. To play a DS game in a 3DS or 3DS XL, simply insert the game into the 3DS cartridge slot and pick the game from the 3DS main menu.
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Can you cross play on a DS and a 3DS?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS supports local wireless multiplayer and wireless interaction with Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DSi system owners.
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Is the 3DS cross compatible?

Play your favourite Nintendo DS games

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 3DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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Can a two DS play 3DS games?

Play Nintendo 3DS games in 2D

Nintendo 2DS can play all Nintendo 3DS games in 2D, and with an amazing catalogue of Nintendo 3DS games that's growing every month, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 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 Nintendo Switch and 3DS play together?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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The 'Cheap' Nintendo 3DS For 2022

Can you play DS and 3DS games on Switch?

But unlike previous Nintendo consoles, DS and 3DS games are not compatible with Nintendo Switch. Due to obvious business reasons, their cartridges are different sizes so they can't be plugged into Switch consoles.
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How do I connect my 3DS to my Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select your user icon on the Nintendo Switch Home menu.
  2. Highlight Friend Suggestions, and then use the L/R Buttons to highlight the picture of the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems. ...
  3. Enter your Nintendo Account password when prompted, then OK.
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What happens if you play a 3DS game on a DS?

Simply put, no - you can't play 3DS games on your DS system. In fact, even though 3DS games are the same shape and size as DS cartridges, they have a little tab on the right hand side to prevent them from being inserted into a DS.
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Do DS games run better on 3DS?

You can play DS games on the Nintendo 3DS. No problem there. But did you know they take a lot… In fact, performance was indistinguishable from the DS Lite to the 3DS; the time it took to load a save-file differed, on average, by only a tenth of a second!
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Is the 2DS or 3DS better?

The 3DS and 3DS XL have stereoscopic, glasses-free 3D screens while the 2DS and 2DS XL are in 2D - the clues are in their names. That's the biggest difference between them. The resolution of the lower touchscreens on all of the models is the same: 320 x 240.
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What consoles can 3DS run?

Nintendo DS, DSi, and DSi XL Consoles: Incompatible

If you have DS games, you can play them on a 2DS and 3DS console. If you're buying a console, go with a 2DS or 3DS if you want to play both DS and 3DS games.
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Is the 3DS still playable?

Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.
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Can a DS and 3DS play together with no WiFi?

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You do not need a WiFi connection to play games. Yes it plays DS and 3DS game cartridges.
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Can DSi and 3DS download play together?

The single-card download feature in Nintendo DS games will work with any combination of Nintendo DS, DS Lite, or Nintendo DSi system, with the following exceptions: Nintendo 3DS games can only connect between Nintendo 3DS family systems. DSiWare or Nintendo DSi games can only connect between Nintendo DSi systems.
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Can you play SoulSilver on 3DS?

Yes, you can use this Nintendo DS cartridge that contains Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSliver to play on Nintendo DS, 3DS, and 3DS XL. Was this answer helpful?
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How long do 3DS 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 DS game has best graphics?

10 Nintendo DS Games With The Best Graphics
  • 6 Phantastic Graphics - Phantasy Star 0.
  • 7 Beyond The Grave - Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. ...
  • 8 Customization Galore - Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies. ...
  • 9 That Was On The DS? - Metroid Prime Hunters. ...
  • 10 All Aboard - The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. ...
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Which Pokemon DS is best?

Some of the most successful Pokemon games have been those released for the Nintendo DS.
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Here's the definitive ranking of Pokemon titles for the console.
  1. 1 Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
  2. 2 Pokemon Black & White. ...
  3. 3 Pokemon Diamond & Pearl. ...
  4. 4 Pokemon Platinum. ...
  5. 5 Pokemon Conquest. ...
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Is there a Nintendo 4DS?

The Nintendo 4DS has the design of a regular Nintendo 3DS but with a wider screen that measures 3 1/2 in., close to the length of the Nintendo 3DS's screen. It has a left control stick and a right control stick that can be used with not only Nintendo 4DS games, but also Nintendo 3DS and DS games.
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Why do 3DS games have a tab?

Unlike the DS Game Cards, the 3DS Game Cards have a small tab on the top of the right side, which prevent them from being put into older DS systems. Although if one were to remove the tab, the system will not be able to detect it regardless.
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How do I transfer games from DS to 3DS?

On the Nintendo 3DS family system
  1. Select the System Settings icon from the HOME Menu and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings and then tap System Transfer.
  3. After the system connects online, tap Transfer from Nintendo DSi and then Next.
  4. Then tap Receive from Nintendo DSi.
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Will Pokebank be free?

Will Pokemon Bank still cost money? No, players will not have to pay for a Pokemon Bank subscription after the eShop shuts down on March 27. Currently, it costs $4.99 annually to use Pokemon Bank to store and transfer Pokemon. This is in addition to the $15.99 annual fee for Pokemon HOME's premium plan.
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Can you still add funds to 3DS?

As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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Do switch cards work on 3DS?

Once redeemed to your Nintendo Account, your balance can be used towards the purchase of digital games for Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, DLC, in-game purchases, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships. Digital content can be purchased in Nintendo eShop and on the Nintendo website.
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