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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
Nintendo DSi
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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. 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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Do DS games work for all DS?

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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Do all Nintendo DS games work on all consoles?

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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Are DS games universal?

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. It's possible, however, that future Nintendo DS software will incorporate region encoding.
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Do all 3DS games 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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What happens if you put a 3DS game in a DS?

What happens if you play a 3DS game on a DS?

Simply put, no - you can't play 3DS games on your DS system. In fact, even though 3DS games are the same shape and size as DS cartridges, they have a little tab on the right hand side to prevent them from being inserted into a DS.
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Can DS games go in 2DS?

Play your favourite Nintendo 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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Are DS games becoming rare?

Some of the consoles games have made there way to other consoles by the e-Shop or through remakes. Since the DS was so popular though, it would be impossible to see every game readily avalible. In fact, Ds games are becoming somewhat rare, as they are getting harder and harder to fine.
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Do all Nintendo DS take the same games?

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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Why did Nintendo stop making DS games?

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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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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What games work in a Nintendo DS?

Year
  • Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver DS. Nintendo / Game Freak. ...
  • Project Rub DS. SEGA / Sonic Team. ...
  • Kirby Super Star Ultra DS. Nintendo / HAL Laboratory. ...
  • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter DS. Bandai Namco / CyberConnect2. ...
  • Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon DS. ...
  • Bartender DS DS. ...
  • Golden Sun: Dark Dawn DS. ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks DS.
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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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Can you play sun and moon on a regular DS?

No it's not. This game along with any other 3DS game can only be played on 3DS or 2DS models. Not originals DS or DSi However, if you decide to get a 3DS/2DS, you can play any original DS games on them.
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Are all DS backwards compatible?

The Nintendo DS, like the Game Boy Micro, is not backward compatible with games made for the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color because the required hardware is not included and the console has physical incompatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
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Do DS games work on DS Lite?

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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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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Are DS games still being made?

So it's with some shock that you may have not realized that Nintendo has not only ended production on all DS handhelds in 2020 and the entire line is now inaccessible in its original form, and there are no new copies left at major retailers.
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Why is my DS game not reading?

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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What are fake DS games called?

Bootleg games are illegal copies of legitimate games.
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What was the last DS game made?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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Will switch play DS games?

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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Is the 3DS better than the 2DS?

The 3DS and 3DS XL have stereoscopic, glasses-free 3D screens while the 2DS and 2DS XL are in 2D - the clues are in their names. That's the biggest difference between them. The resolution of the lower touchscreens on all of the models is the same: 320 x 240.
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