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Can you change a DS from Japanese to English?

When the main menu appears, use the stylus and tap on the Settings Menu Panel icon at the bottom middle part of the screen. Tap the Wrench icon. Tap the Globe icon. Tap the box for the language you wish to choose.
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How do I change my Nintendo DS to English?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (looks like a wrench), and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings in the lower-right corner.
  3. For the original Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 4 at the top of the screen. ...
  4. Tap Language. ...
  5. Select English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
  6. Tap OK to confirm.
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Can I change the language on a DS game?

Launch the game; at the Main menu, select the last listing (e.g., "Options", "Opciones", etc.). In the Options menu, tap on the third listing. Tap on the desired language (English). The game should now be displayed in English.
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Can you play Japanese DS games on English DS?

Nintendo DS/Nintendo DS Lite game cards

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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Can you put a Japanese 3DS in English?

Nintendo 3DS are region locked, so if you bought a Japanese 3DS it will only offer a select number of languages, excluding English. The Switch, however, is not region locked, and you can switch back and forth from Japanese to English as much as you'd like.
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Will a 3DS from Japan work in the US?

All 3DS XLs are region-locked. Japanese games and European games do not work properly on a North American 3DS XL, if at all.
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Is a Japanese 3DS region-locked?

The Japanese and European versions of the Nintendo 3DS are likewise region locked.
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Can I use a Japanese DS in America?

if it starts with NTR, it doesnt matter what region, it's not region locked. if it starts with TWL however, then that means that it's region locked. Simply put, if the serial number starts with TWL, get the japanese copy of the game because an american copy won't work for the DSi specifically.
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Why are DS games region-locked?

Software regions are used to prevent physical copies of games being played on systems of a different region. This means that, for example, a Japanese region copy of Pokémon X cannot be played on an American region Nintendo 3DS system.
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What is the Nintendo DS called in Japanese?

The Nintendo DS (Japanese: ニンテンドーDS Nintendo DS) is Nintendo's fifth series, seventh generation handheld game console.
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Can you change the language on a Japanese Pokemon game?

Pokémon Support

You can change your language and region at any time in the mobile device version. In the Nintendo Switch version, you can only change your language, the region cannot be changed.
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Can any DS play any DS game?

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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How do I change my Nintendo from Japanese to English?

Go to https://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click the arrow and select the language you want to display. The website language will automatically update to your selection.
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Can you change a region on a DS?

Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open. Tap Other Settings. Tap Profile. Tap Region Settings.
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How do you unlock region on Nintendo DS?

Section VI - Region settings
  1. Launch the System Settings.
  2. Go to “Other Settings”, “Profile”, then “Region Settings”
  3. Select a country from the region you switched to.
  4. If prompted, you do not need to set a state.
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Can you change the language on a Japanese DS Lite?

When the main menu appears, use the stylus and tap on the Settings Menu Panel icon at the bottom middle part of the screen. Tap the Wrench icon. Tap the Globe icon. Tap the box for the language you wish to choose.
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Can I use my DS on a plane?

In order to comply with airline regulations, do not use PictoChat or play the multiplayer modes of Nintendo DS games while on board an airplane. Operation in these locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.
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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 you have a DS on a plane?

Use of the Nintendo DS may be allowed in planes when wireless data transfer is not used or is switched off. An active wireless communication is shown by rapid flashing of the usage light on the DS.
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What does Japanese only mean 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS LL, means Japanese version and it only support Japanese language games. The Nintendo 3DS XL is the English version, it works with English games. You can't run English version games on LL, and the Japanese version games will not working on XL.
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What does it mean if a 3DS is from Japan?

The 3DS is region-locked, so if you buy a japanese 3DS you will only be able to play imported japanese games, and if you buy a 3DS from europe you will only be able to play their games, and so on. Being able to change the language depends on the game, I think.
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