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Do Nintendo 3DS games work on Nintendo?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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Can Nintendo 3DS games be played on Nintendo 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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Can you play 3DS games on other consoles?

Fortunately, Nintendo made 3DS games compatible with other Nintendo consoles, including Nintendo 3DS XL, 2DS, and the 2DS XL. If you don't have one of those consoles handy, you can download the UWP Streamer app onto an Xbox One and use it to stream 3DS games over Wi-Fi.
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Do Nintendo Switch game cards work on 3DS?

Nintendo Switch

Despite its similarities, the Switch is not compatible with DS and 3DS cards. The game cards used in the Switch are non-writable and save data are stored in the console's internal memory, unlike DS and 3DS game cards, which are writable and able to store save data.
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Do 3DS games still work?

As long as you already own a game on the 3DS or Wii U, you'll be able to redownload it from the eShop "for the foreseeable future". That means that redownloading will still be possible after March 2023, but we don't know how long for.
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How to put 3DS games on Nintendo Switch!

Why did Nintendo discontinue 3DS?

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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Are 3DS games still sold?

As of March 27, 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
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How do I connect my 3DS to my Nintendo Switch?

Select your user icon on the Nintendo Switch Home menu. Highlight Friend Suggestions, and then use the L/R Buttons to highlight the picture of the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems. Select Next. The Nintendo Switch system will need to have a menu version of 3.0 or higher for Wii U/Nintendo 3DS images to appear.
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What cards are compatible with 3DS?

The New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL are compatible with microSD cards up to 2 GB in size, and microSDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. SDXC and microSDXC cards are not considered compatible.
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Can you connect a 3DS to a TV?

No, Nintendo 3DS family systems do not have the ability to connect to a television.
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Can you play 3DS games on a Wii?

Nope. The Wii U and 3DS are compatible with other systems but not each other.
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Can I play Pokemon Red on Switch?

Austin John Plays explains that by modifying the ROMs within the Nintendo Switch Game Boy apps, you can play the original Pokemon Red and Blue games, along with Gen 1 to 3, on the Nintendo Switch.
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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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How to play 3DS games on Wii U?

3ds games do not work on Nintendo Wii U console.
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What was the last game for the DS?

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 is the difference between the Nintendo 2DS and 3DS?

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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Do all DS cartridges work in 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.
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Do all 3DS have SD card?

Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS systems work with SD Cards up to 2 GB in memory, and SDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB. You can use the SD Card included with your Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS system, or the following Nintendo-authorised SDHC Cards: 8 GB [RVL-037] or 16 GB [RVL-038].
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Can I put my old SD card in my new 3DS?

Select and format the memory card with the FAT32 file format and create a partition with the cluster size set to 32KB. Set it to the primary partition and your card should be usable with any Nintendo 3DS. For Mac: Connect the SD card to your computer.
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Can I transfer my Pokemon from 3DS to switch?

On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

Press the Y Button, then Yes. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on Nintendo Switch. The move will begin when the Moving Key has been correctly entered into Pokémon Bank.
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Can you play Mario Kart 3DS to switch?

No, this one is for the DS and the cartridges are different so it is not comparable with the switch.
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How much is Pokémon Bank?

This item will be sent to your system automatically after purchase. Pokémon Bank is an application and paid service with an annual fee of US $4.99 (CA $7.09) that will allow you to deposit, store, and manage up to 3,000 of your Pokémon in private Boxes on the Internet!
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How do I get 3DS games?

You can purchase the download version directly from Nintendo eShop and download the game.
  1. To access Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS system, select this icon from the HOME Menu.
  2. If you don't already have funds, you'll be prompted to "Add Funds".
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Can you play DS games 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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