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Can DS and 3DS play together?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS supports local wireless multiplayer and wireless interaction with Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite
Nintendo DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It is the second iteration of the Nintendo DS and is slimmer, brighter, and more lightweight than the original.
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Can the 3DS play with the DS?

Yes, it's possible to play Nintendo DS games on Nintendo 3DS family systems. However, select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy Advance slot of Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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Is DS backwards compatible with 3DS?

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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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 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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Full tutorial on how to play local multiplayer on DS to 3DS…3DS to 3DS|with and without games

Did Nintendo DS have multiplayer?

Multi-Card Play: Each player can wirelessly connect to other Nintendo DS systems to play a multiplayer game. For this method, one Game Card per player is needed.
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Can I use my Nintendo ID on 2 3DS?

Each Nintendo Network ID can be associated to one Wii U console and one Nintendo 3DS family system. The Nintendo 3DS can have only one active Nintendo Network ID registered to it at one time. If a previous account exists on the system, it will need to be removed before a new one can be created or linked.
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Why was Nintendo WiFi discontinued?

Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector

It was priced at the Nintendo Online Store, however it has since been discontinued due to legal issues. Its replacement, the Nintendo Wi-Fi network adapter, and many third party products, provide similar functionality.
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Are 3DS going offline?

The 3DS eShop closure will also happen on 27th March, 2023. As an additional caveat, it's been confirmed that you can't purchase Fire Emblem Fates from the 3DS eShop since 28th February, 2023. The additional DLC will still be available up to the full eShop closure date of 27th March, though.
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Can switch and DS play together?

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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What DS games can the 3DS not play?

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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What 3DS models can play DS games?

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.
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What is the 3DS compatible with?

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 I play Soulsilver on 3DS?

Pokemon Soul Silver Version Game Card Compatible with Nintendo DS/NDS/NDSL/NDSi/3DS/2DS Version (Reproduction Version)
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Can you play old Pokemon games on 3DS?

You can buy digital copies of Gen 1, 2, 6 and 7 because the game boy games are on the VC and the last two gens were on the 3DS. If you want to play gens 4 and 5, you'll need to get physical carts. Digital games are bought on the eShop on the console.
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Can you play GBA games on DS?

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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Is 3DS outdated?

Nintendo announced it was discontinuing production of the console in 2020, and the e-Shops for Wii U and 3DS will shut down in 2023.
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Will 3DS still work in 2023?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Are Nintendo DS servers still up?

The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, which provides certain online functionality for many Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi software titles, was discontinued on May 20, 2014.
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Is Nintendo getting rid of the Switch?

We don't know how this will play out in reality; perhaps we will see a form of backward compatibility for the next console. But the bottom line is that Nintendo isn't abandoning the Switch any time soon, so you're safe to buy one in 2023.
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Is the Nintendo Switch declining?

Nintendo sold 5.22 million base Switch console units during this period versus 11.79 million during the same period the previous year, a 55.7% drop year-on-year according to its briefing.
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Can you use 2 different SD cards on 3DS?

It is not recommended that you use two SD cards with a single Nintendo 3DS family system.
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How many accounts can you have on a 3DS?

No. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be associated to a Nintendo 3DS family system at a time. If you have the wrong Nintendo Network ID associated with your system, you will need to format the system.
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Will 3DS account work on switch?

Merging the funds between a Nintendo Account and NNID will allow you to share your Nintendo eShop balance between your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS family systems, and the online Game Store. Once the funds are combined, the balance will be shared for as long as the NNID and Nintendo Account are linked together.
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