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Does a DS have a Game Boy slot?

Only the first 2 models of the DS had Gameboy support at all. The original DS, and the DS Lite. After that, there was no slot for Gameboy games. Those two models could only play Gameboy Advance games, and did not support regular Gameboy or Gameboy Color games.
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Is there a way to play Game Boy games on DS?

Yes, but only the original Nintendo DS and DSLite, there's a cartridge port at the bottom of the console that accepts GBA, GameBoy and GB Color carts.
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Where is the GBA slot on a DS?

Unfortunately, since the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL do not have a slot for Game Boy Advance games, these extra features cannot be accessed unless they have already been activated by using a Nintendo DS or DS Lite.
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Does a 2DS have a Game Boy 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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What is slot 2 on DS for?

The Magnetic Stand is a stand that utilizes the Slot 2 to hold up the DS or DS Lite. It has embedded magnets on the back and can be closed and hung on a metallic surface such as a refrigerator (for use with cooking, music or exercise programs).
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What games fit in a 2DS?

Play Nintendo 3DS games in 2D

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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Which DS let you play Gameboy games?

Game Boy Color Games will work on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems. They will not work on the DS, DS Lite, or DSi. Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite Systems. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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Can a DS connect to a GBA?

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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Why is there no GBA slot on DSi?

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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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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Does the DS Lite have a GBA slot?

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. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance Game Pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
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Does the DSi have a GBA slot?

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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What did DSi stand for?

The days sales of inventory (DSI) is a financial ratio that indicates the average time in days that a company takes to turn its inventory, including goods that are a work in progress, into sales.
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What is the biggest DS screen?

What DS has the largest screen? The top screens on the 2DS and 3DS measure 3.53-inches, while the 2DS XL and 3DS XL both feature larger 4.88-inch displays. The resolution for the top screens on all devices is 400 x 240.
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Do all DS have GBA slot?

The only models of DS that feature a GBA cartridge slot are the original model released at launch and the DS Lite. All subsequent models of DS and 3DS systems are incompatible with GBA cartridges and the few DS add-ons that utilize it, such as the DS Rumble Pak.
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Can an original DS trade with a GBA?

If you're worried that the pokemon on the GBA cartridge will be forgotten, you can use the Pal Park in the DS games. Unfortunately, you can't trade GBA games with a DS alone.
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What games work on a DS?

Year
  • Project Rub DS. SEGA / Sonic Team. ...
  • Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver DS. Nintendo / Game Freak. ...
  • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter DS. Bandai Namco / CyberConnect2. ...
  • Kirby Super Star Ultra DS. ...
  • Professor Layton and the Unwound Future DS. ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass DS. ...
  • Knights in the Nightmare DS. ...
  • Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon DS.
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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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Is A 2DS better than a 3DS?

There is a benefit to the flat construction of the 2DS other than keeping costs down. It makes the handheld console much less easy to destroy – the hinge of the 3DS and 3DS XL is an obvious point where they could fail. That's not to say that the 2DS is better constructed than its more expensive brothers, though.
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Does Nintendo still make DS?

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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Did they stop making 2DS games?

The Nintendo 2DS was discontinued in Japan in 2019 and in the rest of the world in 2020, along with the other systems in the Nintendo 3DS family.
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What was the first DS called?

In March 2004, a document containing most of the console's technical specifications was leaked, also revealing its internal development name, "Nitro". In May 2004, the console was shown in prototype form at E3 2004, still under the name "Nintendo DS".
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What is a DSi in the police?

Death or serious injury – definition. The definition of a death or serious injury (DSI) is set out in chapter 7 of the IOPC Statutory Guidance.
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What does 3DS stand for?

The term 3DS stands for 3 Domain Server.
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