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Can the 3DS play old DS 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
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The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).
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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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Can I 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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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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Can 3DS play R4 DS games?

The R4 cards can't play 3DS software on the 3DS, but they can load DS files and also retro systems like NES, Neo Geo, GBC, GBA, Gameboy etc. The sky3DS Plus would be the card to run 3DS files on the 3DS.
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What r4 card do I need for 3DS?

It depends on what's your need for the 3DS R4 card, to your different need, there is different R4 suits mostly. Generally, I will recommend the R4 3DS PLUS, the R4i gold 3ds plus flashcard is the most famous and popular R4 for 3DS in the worldwide.
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How long do DS 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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Why does my DS game look bad on 3DS?

Why do Nintendo DS games look blurry on a 3DS? They look blurry because the 3DS screen is slightly bigger than that of the DS, so the games have to be scaled a bit bigger to make them fit the screen.
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Do 3DS cards work on DS?

Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Game Cards on a Nintendo DS/DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL System? No. Nintendo 3DS Game Cards can only be played using a Nintendo 3DS familiy system.
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Can I play Pokemon Fire Red on 3DS?

You cannot play Gameboy Advance titles such as Pokemon FireRed on the Nintendo 3DS or 2DS family of consoles.
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Are all 3DS games playable on Switch?

No. 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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What is the best 3DS model to play DS games?

So if you specifically want a 3DS family system for playing DS games, it is better to go with one of the XL models. The reason for this is that all of the systems feature the ability to display DS games in their original resolution by holding down the select (or start) button while launching a DS game.
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Do DS games work 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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Can you play old Pokemon games on 3DS?

Now that everyone is all about catching Pokemon on the go, it has some nostalgic users asking if they can play the old Pokemon games on Nintendo 3DS. Good news, Pokemon fans: You totally can.
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What do DS cartridges taste like?

“I've heard the compound described as 'bitter', but that doesn't really do it justice: it's just a pure, concentrated dose of unpleasantness, and it lingers in your tastebuds for an uncomfortably long time.”
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Do all DS games work on all DS?

All currently available software released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSi. However, as the Nintendo DSi does not have a Game Boy Advance Game Pak Slot, certain games for Nintendo DS that make use of the GBA Game Pak Slot cannot be played, or some of the games' features cannot be used.
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Can 2DS play normal DS games?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 2DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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Can you play Pokemon Black on 3DS?

Pokémon Black Version 2 is turn-based Action-RPG for the handhelds, Nintendo DS, DSi and 3DS.
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Are DS R4 cards legal?

Legal issues. R4 flash cartridges are banned in some countries due to copyright infringement lawsuits from Nintendo. In late 2007, Nintendo began a legal crackdown with a series of raids against R4 merchants.
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How do I put DS games on my 3DS SD card?

How to Transfer Data to an SD Card
  1. Insert the SD card into the system and turn the system on.
  2. Select the System Settings icon from the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  3. Select Data Management.
  4. Tap the Nintendo 3DS Button, and then select Software or Extra Data.
  5. Tap the data that will be moved to the SD card.
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Is DS region locked on 3DS?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
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