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Can I play GBA games in DS?

Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite
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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. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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How do I put GBA 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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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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Which DS emulator supports GBA?

RetroArch: Best Multi-platform Nintendo DS Emulator

It is one of the best emulator front-ends that supports not only the NDS but also Game Boy Advance, the original Game Boy, as well as a whole host of consoles, both legacy and current.
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Is the DS backwards compatible with GBA?

The Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges. The smaller Nintendo DS game cards fit into a slot on the top of the system, while Game Boy Advance games fit into a slot on the bottom.
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Is DS GBA region-locked?

The Game Boy Advance family is not region-locked.
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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 US Nintendo DS play Japanese GBA games?

More specifically, 3DS/DSi/DSiWare games are region-locked. DS games from any region still work with DSis and 3DSs from any region.
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Is there an r4 for GBA?

Does there exist a thing like a r4 for GBA so I can have multiple games in 1 cartridge? Yep. Flash carts. The only ones worth looking at are Krikzz or the EZ Flash Omega, I have the EZ flash and it's amazing.
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Do Japanese GBA games work on DS Lite?

The DS Lite has the same backwards-compatibility as the original model Nintendo DS. So yes, you can play GBA games with it — it has a second cartridge slot devoted exclusively to them, in fact.
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Are Gameboy Micro region-free?

This device is able to play MP3 and digital video files from SD cards. As with the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems, there are no regional lockouts on software, so North American games can be played on Japanese or European hardware and vice versa.
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Are Game Boy players region-free?

The Game Boy Player is region free, meaning the units will function on any GameCube system regardless of region, and like the Game Boy Advance, it will play cartridges of any region. However, the boot discs are region locked and must match the region of the GameCube system.
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What does DSi stand for?

(1) (DSi) A handheld game console from Nintendo (the Nintendo DSi). Introduced in 2008, it superseded the Nintendo DS. (2) (Dynamic Systems Initiative) A collection of Microsoft products for managing Windows in large enterprises.
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Which DS is the easiest?

Ds2 I would say is the easiest, and probably has the least brutal learning-curve. There isn't even a tutorial boss. Ds2 is easy in the beginning, however later on it becomes like a slap in the face.
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Whats the best Pokemon on DS?

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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Which DS is region free?

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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Does the DS have a GBA CPU?

Starting with the more familiar one, the ARM7TDMI is the same CPU found on the GameBoy Advance but now running at ~34 MHz (double its original speed). It still includes all its original features (especially Thumb).
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Where is the GBA slot in DS?

Insert your Game Boy Advance cartridge on the bottom slot of your DS. This is labeled for you next to the slot as Slot-2. Touch, or select the bottom box on your touch screen that says "Start GBA game".
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Why did the Game Boy Micro fail?

In his book Fils-Aimé critiques the tiny console's design: “From my perspective, the concept of Game Boy Micro was a nonstarter. The hardware was exceptionally small, not only were the control buttons difficult for any reasonably sized adult to manipulate, but also the screen was tiny.
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How much did a Game Boy Micro cost?

Boxed editions tend to sell for around $500, but you can get hold of refurbished consoles with boxes for about $300. A Game boy Micro in a plastic case will set gamers back around $200, though $699+ is the purchase price of boxed Mario 20th Anniversary edition.
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What is the smallest Game Boy?

Smaller than the display on your Apple Watch, the Thumby holds the title of the smallest gaming console to be publicly available to consumers. It's a little over an inch in length, and 0.7 inches in width, and weighs a paltry 4.8 grams, or about as much as an individual AirPod.
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Why did the DSi remove the GBA slot?

Consumer demand convinced Nintendo to produce a slimmer handheld with larger screens than the DS Lite. Consequently, Nintendo removed the Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridge slot to improve portability without sacrificing durability.
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Is GBA discontinued?

Production of the Game Boy Advance, along with its revisions, ceased production in December 2009, and system sales shipping ended on May 15, 2010, ending the classic 21-year Game Boy line.
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