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Do GBA games fit in a DS?

Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite
DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It is the second iteration of the Nintendo DS and is slimmer, brighter, and more lightweight than the original.
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. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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Do GBA games stick out of DS?

(Due to the compact size of the system, the top of the Game Pak will stick out of the Nintendo DS Lite.)
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How do I put GBA games on my DS?

Insert your Game Boy Advance cartridge on the bottom slot of your DS. This is labeled for you next to the slot as Slot-2. Touch, or select the bottom box on your touch screen that says "Start GBA game". If this option does not show up then you must power off the device and remove the cartridge.
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Do GBA 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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Is the DS backwards compatible with GBA?

The Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges. The smaller Nintendo DS game cards fit into a slot on the top of the system, while Game Boy Advance games fit into a slot on the bottom.
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Why can't the DS play Gameboy games?

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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Which DS games require GBA slot?

List of Nintendo DS games with GBA connectivity
  • 1 Advance Wars: Dual Strike.
  • 2 Bleach DS.
  • 3 Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.
  • 4 Daigasso! Band Brothers.
  • 5 Eyeshield 21: MAX Devil Power.
  • 6 Feel the Magic: XY/XX.
  • 7 Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
  • 8 Frogger: Helmet Chaos.
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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 US Nintendo DS play Japanese GBA games?

More specifically, 3DS/DSi/DSiWare games are region-locked. DS games from any region still work with DSis and 3DSs from any region.
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Is DS GBA region-locked?

The Game Boy Advance family is not region-locked.
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Is the DS more powerful than the GBA?

There's no denying Nintendo's output was stronger on the Game Boy Advance. It had better Zelda, Metroid, Wario and Fire Emblem titles, and Pokemon was as prominent as ever.
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Why did the DSI remove the GBA slot?

Consumer demand convinced Nintendo to produce a slimmer handheld with larger screens than the DS Lite. Consequently, Nintendo removed the Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridge slot to improve portability without sacrificing durability.
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What was the last Nintendo DS game?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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What does DSi stand for?

(1) (DSi) A handheld game console from Nintendo (the Nintendo DSi). Introduced in 2008, it superseded the Nintendo DS. (2) (Dynamic Systems Initiative) A collection of Microsoft products for managing Windows in large enterprises.
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Which DS is the easiest?

Ds2 I would say is the easiest, and probably has the least brutal learning-curve. There isn't even a tutorial boss. Ds2 is easy in the beginning, however later on it becomes like a slap in the face.
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Whats the best Pokemon on DS?

Some of the most successful Pokemon games have been those released for the Nintendo DS.
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Here's the definitive ranking of Pokemon titles for the console.
  1. 1 Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
  2. 2 Pokemon Black & White. ...
  3. 3 Pokemon Diamond & Pearl. ...
  4. 4 Pokemon Platinum. ...
  5. 5 Pokemon Conquest. ...
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Can I play Pokemon FireRed on DS?

A: You cannot play Gameboy Advance titles such as Pokemon FireRed on the Nintendo 3DS or 2DS family of consoles.
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Is Pokémon Ruby on DS?

Adventure awaits you and your Pokémon!

The Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games deliver the excitement of the original Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire games now reimagined and remastered from the ground up to take full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS.
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Can I play Pokémon Leaf Green on DS?

A: Yes, pokemon leaf green will work with all ds models that are game boy advance compatible. Original ds and ds lite models have the gba slot.
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Can 2DS run GBA?

Even if you got it to work, the circle pad on the 2DS would be incompatible with the GBA. The screen is different. The games would not play well at all, due to the screen size. There is limited space in the 2DS.
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Does the 2DS have a GBA slot?

The Nintendo 2DS lacks a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot. However, it will feasibly be able to play Game Boy Advance titles that have been downloaded from the Nintendo 3DS eShop (whenever Nintendo gets around to making GBA games freely available on its digital marketplace).
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Does the DS have a GBA CPU?

Starting with the more familiar one, the ARM7TDMI is the same CPU found on the GameBoy Advance but now running at ~34 MHz (double its original speed). It still includes all its original features (especially Thumb).
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Can you connect Gameboy to DS?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite do not have a port for the Game Boy Advance Link Cable or Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter. Because of this, there is no way to play multiplayer Game Boy Advance games that require these accessories for multiplayer action.
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Is it possible to play Game Boy Color games on a DS?

While the Nintendo DS is compatible with Game Boy Advance games, it is not able to play Game Boy Color or original Game Boy games. There are two main reasons for this: The Nintendo DS is designed for wireless play and lacks a link cable port.
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