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Can I play Game Boy games on DS?

Original Game Boy Games will work on Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems. They will not work on the DS, DS Lite, or DSi.
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How do I put Game Boy games on my DS?

How to Insert a Game Boy Advance Game Pak
  1. Remove the Game Pak Slot Cover from the Game Pak Slot (SLOT-2). ...
  2. 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. ...
  3. Carefully lift up the screen into the open position.
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Which DS has a Gameboy slot?

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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Is the DS discontinued?

The Nintendo DS was succeeded by the Nintendo 3DS in February 2011.
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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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How do I put Gameboy games on my 3DS?

The proper way to play Gameboy games on the 3DS is via Virtual console. Theres no other way. There are filters and overlays that you can install, and content is displayed on the top screen. However, i would say the better way is to homebrew a DSI and install the Twilight emu, and then install a homebrew emulator.
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What was the last DS game?

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 is the rarest game for Nintendo DS?

Below are some of the rarest DS games that you can buy.
  1. 1 The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Demo ($465)
  2. 2 Shepherd's Crossing 2 ($349) ...
  3. 3 Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ ($241) ...
  4. 4 PowerBike ($229) ...
  5. 5 Solatorobo: Red The Hunter ($235) ...
  6. 6 Pokemon Platinum ($183) ...
  7. 7 Dokapon Journey ($179) ...
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Why did Nintendo stop DS?

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 DS 3D play GameBoy games?

No, this is not possible.
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Why can't the 3DS play GameBoy games?

The short answer is that the Nintendo 3DS' hardware isn't engineered to play Game Boy Advance games. As a result, the few GBA games available to Ambassadors aren't emulated, they're simulated. The Nintendo DS has two CPUs: one for processing 3D graphics and one for processing 2D graphics.
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Are GameBoy games backwards compatible on 3DS?

Neither the Nintendo 3DS nor the Nintendo 3DS XL can play physical Game Boy Advance cartridges.
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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 model of DS is best?

Every DS & 3DS Model From Worst To Best, Ranked
  1. 1 New 3DS XL. The New 3DS XL isn't just the best handheld in the DS line, it's Nintendo's best handheld period.
  2. 2 New 2DS XL. Nintendo released the 2DS and followed it up with the New 3DS not long after. ...
  3. 3 New 3DS. ...
  4. 4 3DS XL. ...
  5. 5 DSi XL. ...
  6. 6 DSi. ...
  7. 7 DS Lite. ...
  8. 8 3DS. ...
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What 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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Will Switch get Gameboy games?

Revealed as part of the recent Nintendo Direct event, Nintendo has made classic Game Boy games available as part of the basic Nintendo Switch Online subscription, while Game Boy Advance games are now a part of the premium Expansion Pack upgrade for Switch Online.
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Are they no longer making 3DS games?

UPDATE 7/19/22: Nintendo confirms that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 2023.
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Can 3DS play older games?

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 happens if you put a Gameboy game in a DS?

Original Game Boy Games will work on Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems. They will not work on the DS, DS Lite, or DSi.
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What can a hacked 3DS do?

What Can A Hacked Nintendo 3DS Do?
  • Using emulators and ROMs.
  • Playing games for the Game Boy Advance.
  • Using your backups of 3DS and DS games right from a SD memory card.
  • Playing games from other countries that are region-locked.
  • Playing patched versions of games.
  • Customizing the home screen.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
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Can GameCube play DS games?

There is no connection planned between Nintendo DS and Nintendo GameCube at the moment.
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What is the lifespan of DS games?

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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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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