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Can NDS play GB games?

What they cannot play: Original Game Boy or Game Boy Color games.
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Can you play GB games on DS?

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.
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Are NDS games region locked?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not region-locked, with the exception of the iQue DS, which can play Nintendo DS games, but its games cannot be played on other region systems.
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Can NDS run GBA?

Is it possible to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games with the Nintendo DS Lite? No, apart from Nintendo DS Lite games, the Nintendo DS Lite can only play Game Boy Advance games in single player mode.
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How do I put Gameboy games on my 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". If this option does not show up then you must power off the device and remove the cartridge.
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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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Why can't DS play Gameboy games?

There are two main reasons that the Nintendo DS and DS Lite are not compatible with older software: 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.
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Which is better GBA or NDS?

the DS in many ways, was the precursor to the modern indie and smartphone gaming scenes of today. Of course, all the GBA staples like old-school Final Fantasy (and Tactics), Mega Man, Castlevania, and Tony Hawk continued on the DS as well. Overall, I'd say the DS comes out stronger, but the GBA is no slouch either.
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Is downloading NDS ROMs illegal?

If you own a game physically, you are likely to emulate or own a ROM of the game. However, there's no legal precedent in the United States to say it's illegal. There is no trial on record of any company going to court over emulators or ROMs and their use.
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Which Pokemon is best for NDS?

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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Can a US DS play EU games?

Nintendo DS systems do not employ a region code, meaning that domestically purchased hardware and software is compatible with hardware and software purchased abroad.
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Are GB games region locked?

The Game Boy system is not region locked, meaning that software purchased in any region can be played on any region's hardware. For Game Boy Color cartridges compatible with the original Game Boy, see those indicated in List of Game Boy Color games.
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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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How much GB is all DS games?

Don't worry about trying to work out the answer, as Reddit user, RHYTHM_GMZ, has already done all the hard work for us. You'll need roughly 7.53TB (yep, that's TERABYTES!) of space to be able to emulate every darn Nintendo video game!
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Is it illegal to emulate DS games?

People making Nintendo emulators and Nintendo ROMs are helping publishers by making old games available that are no longer being sold by the copyright owner. This does not hurt anyone and allows gamers to play old favourites. What's the problem? The problem is that it's illegal.
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What games can u play on the DS?

In order for games to become eligible, they need a minimum of 50 User Ratings in total.
  • Meteos (DS)
  • Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (DS) ...
  • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter (DS) ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS) ...
  • Okamiden (DS) ...
  • Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time (DS) ...
  • Contra 4 (DS) ...
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team (DS) ...
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Will Nintendo sue me for ROMs?

Technically it isn't. However, as long as you aren't distributing it, or selling it, or making and selling an unlicensed fan game based on/derived from a legit game, then you should be fine. They're not going to waste their time and money tracking down and suing every person who downloads a few ROMs on the internet.
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Will Nintendo sue you for downloading ROMs?

No you can't, unless you are doing day after day, month after month then you may draw some attention but if you are just randomly downloading a rom of Super Mario Brothers for the original nintendo, you are not going to get sued by Nintendo, you won't get into any legal trouble.
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Is emulating considered pirating?

Now, is emulation piracy? Well, since we have already made it clear that there is nothing to certify that emulation is a crime or that emulators are illegal, therefore, the act of downloading and using emulators also does not qualify as piracy.
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What is the fastest NDS emulator?

DraStic: Best Premium Nintendo DS Emulator on Android

It is one of the best Nintendo DS emulators, considering that it lets you play games at full speed on most Android devices.
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What was the last NDS Pokemon game?

The latest game of the series, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, released on November 18, 2022.
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Why was Game Boy discontinued?

The Game Boy was the dominant handheld console on the market for almost two decades, selling millions of examples. But the console died a quiet death in 2008 after the company had shifted its focus to the Nintendo DS. At the time, there seemed to be room in the market for the Game Boy.
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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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When did Nintendo stop making DS games?

Most functions (for games on both the DS and Wii consoles) were discontinued worldwide on May 20, 2014.
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Can DS play 3DS games?

Can I play Nintendo 3DS games on my Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL? No, this is not possible.
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