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Can you play non 3DS games on a 3DS?

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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Can you play regular games on 3DS?

Yes, it's possible to play Nintendo DS games on Nintendo 3DS family systems. However, select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy Advance slot of Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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Can you play regular DS games on Nintendo 3DS?

Can I Play Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS Games on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems? With the exception of a few games which require the use of the AGB slot, all Nintendo DS games are compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems. However, some specific features or accessories that use the AGB slot are not compatible.
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Can a 3DS play Gameboy games?

No, this is not possible.
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Can I play Japanese 3DS games on my 3DS?

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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Are all 3DS region-free?

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.
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Does it matter 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.
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What can a hacked 3DS do?

What Can A Hacked Nintendo 3DS Do?
  • Using emulators and ROMs.
  • Playing games for the Game Boy Advance.
  • Using your backups of 3DS and DS games right from a SD memory card.
  • Playing games from other countries that are region-locked.
  • Playing patched versions of games.
  • Customizing the home screen.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
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What emulators can the 3DS run?

Other systems
  • Many Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, SNES (New 3DS only), Game Gear, and TurboGrafx-16 (Japan only) titles are available in the eShop. ...
  • TWiLight Menu++ can launch Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, Master System, and Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs.
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What games can a 3DS play?

Year
  • Fire Emblem Fates 3DS. Nintendo / Intelligent Systems. ...
  • Senran Kagura Burst 3DS. XSEED Games / Tamsoft. ...
  • Fantasy Life 3DS. Nintendo / Level-5. ...
  • Pokémon X & Y 3DS. Nintendo / Game Freak. ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 3DS. ...
  • Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS. ...
  • Code of Princess 3DS. ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 3DS.
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Can I play Soulsilver on 3DS?

A: 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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Can you play old Pokemon games on 3DS?

With classic graphics and music, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue Version stay true to the originals released nearly 20 years ago. You'll feel like you're playing them just as they were, but now you can trade and battle Pokémon using local wireless on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems!
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Can I 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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Do DS games run better on 3DS?

The (Small) Price You Pay For Playing DS Games On The 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 2DS and 3DS play same games?

Nintendo 2DS can play all Nintendo 3DS games in 2D, and with an amazing catalogue of Nintendo 3DS games that's growing every month, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Nintendo 2DS is backwards compatible, so you also have the entire library of Nintendo DS games to replay or discover!
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Can I play Pokemon Platinum on 3DS?

Description. Authentic Pokemon Platinum, Diamond, and Pearl cartridges compatible with Nintendo Ds, Ds lite, Dsi, 3DS, and 2DS.
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Does a 3DS emulator exist?

Citra - Nintendo 3DS Emulator. Citra is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo 3DS capable of playing many of your favorite games.
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Can 3DS play N64?

N64 games you can play on Nintendo 3DS. Thanks to the Nintendo 3DS's backwards compatibility with Nintendo DS games, you can play a total of seven N64 games on it.
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Is it hard to emulate on 3DS?

Nintendo 3DS Emulation is so difficult because the games are so massive. It's not like we're talking about successfully recreating Asterix and Obelix for the Master System; we're talking about playing games like A Link Between Worlds and Luigi's Mansion 2.
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What does FBI do on 3DS?

Export, import, and erase save data from DS cartridges. Export, import, and delete save data secure values. Install titles/tickets from a file system, over a local network, or over the Internet with a URL or QR code. Automatically imports title seeds on installation, either from the Internet or the SD card.
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Is the 3DS good for your eyes?

3D video games can cause the eyes to work much harder than usual, making it more difficult for the eyes function. Children generally are less aware of their eyes so they are less likely to know if they are having visual problems. This is especially true with something very engaging like 3D games.
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Can 3DS detect pirated games?

The way this is carried out is that, like the Switch, 3DS systems will ping Nintendo's servers to authenticate software via a special digital 'ticket'. These are essentially like product keys, except they cannot be forged, thus allowing Nintendo to see if a user is playing a pirated copy of a game or a genuine one.
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Why don't they sell 3DS anymore?

A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle. On top of that, some users reported that the 3D effect made them feel sick.
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Is it safe to use a 3DS on a plane?

Can the Nintendo 3DS system be used in aircraft, hospitals and airports? The use of the Nintendo 3DS system in aircraft, hospitals and airports, as with other wireless systems, may be permitted if the wireless connection is NOT active.
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Can Japanese 3DS play American games?

Those hoping to import Japanese games for their US Nintendo 3DS are out of luck. Those wanting to play imports will have to buy a foreign system as a 3DS from one territory will not play games from another.
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