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Can you play Game Boy games on 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 type of DS can play Game Boy 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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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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Is the DS discontinued?

The Nintendo DS was succeeded by the Nintendo 3DS in February 2011.
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Can you put games on a DS?

Make sure that the power is turned OFF on the Nintendo DS. With the game's label side facing down, insert a DS Game Card into the DS Game Card Slot (SLOT-1), and slide it into place until it clicks. Important: Do not force the Game Card into the slot on the Nintendo DS.
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How to play gameboy games on DS/ DS lite

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 many Game Boy DS games are there?

A total of 1791 games released for North America.
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Why wont a DS game work?

often the problem is simply due to dirty contacts. Try to clean the contacts in the card slot and those of the game itself with a cotton swab and some alcohol. Otherwise, there could be bent contacts in the card slot.
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Did the DS replace the Game Boy?

As of June 2010, 81.51 million units of the Game Boy Advance series have been sold worldwide. Its successor, the Nintendo DS, was released in November 2004 and is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance software.
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Can a DS play 3DS games?

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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Why don t Gameboy games work on DS?

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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Do new DS work with old games?

The process does not work any differently than playing on a DS. You don't need to enable a special setting or update your device to play older DS titles on your 3DS. Plug your Nintendo DS game into the 3DS cartridge slot. Select the game cartridge icon from the bottom menu on your 3DS and the game will load.
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How long will DS games 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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What is the rarest Game Boy?

Kirby Pinball. This is by far the rarest Game Boy edition. It's known as the pink Kirby Pinball edition. It comes with a deep pink shell and features lineart of Kirby on the front.
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What is the oldest Game Boy?

The Nintendo Game Boy was released in 1989.
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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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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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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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Do DS games play 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 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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Are DS games on SD cards?

In order to play downloaded games on your DS, you will need an R4 SDHC card, a microSD card, and a computer on which you can download the game files.
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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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