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Does a DS need WiFi?

If a compatible wireless network is not available, the Nintendo DS and Wii can also be connected through the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. Broadband Internet access is not required to make use of this connectivity, though it is recommended to reduce network latency.
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Can you use Nintendo DS without internet?

Nintendo 3DS family systems can communicate with each other in two ways: over the Internet and over a local wireless connection. The system cannot access the Internet unless you take active steps to connect to it.
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Does Nintendo DS use internet?

Connecting your Nintendo DS™ or Nintendo DSi™ to the Internet allows you to access various online functions such as multiplayer games and being able to access the Nintendo eShop. This article discusses how you can connect your Nintendo® handheld console to the wireless network.
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Did the DS have WiFi?

With an online-capable game inserted into your Nintendo DS, turn on your system and access the game's main menu. Access the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection settings. These settings are typically found by selecting Nintendo WFC from the game's main menu.
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How do I add Wi-Fi to my DS?

To connect a Nintendo DS to your wireless home network:
  1. Insert a wireless compatible game into your Nintendo DS and turn the unit on.
  2. Navigate to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings screen. ...
  3. Select Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings.
  4. Select an available connection. ...
  5. Select Search for an Access Point.
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Why can't my DS find my Wi-Fi?

Possible solutions. Power cycle your modem and router. Power cycling your wireless router or access point may resolve an issue relating to your network being unresponsive. Ensure the access point being used is compatible with your system.
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Does the 3DS need internet?

The Nintendo 3DS™ needs to be connected to the Internet for you to be able to access online information, get downloadable content, and access the Nintendo eShop. This article will help you connect your Nintendo 3DS to your wireless network.
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How do I connect my DS games?

Complete these steps
  1. Insert the Game Card into the DS Game Card Slot on one system and slide it into place until it clicks. ...
  2. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message appears. ...
  3. Turn on the other Nintendo DS systems. ...
  4. Tap the title of the game to begin the download.
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Can you trade Pokemon on DS without WIFI?

In games without wireless connection (ex: RBY) you could use a Link Cable to trade with someone in the general vicinity. Nowadays (DS onward), you can use a Quick Link, which is just essentially a wireless Link Cable. And instead of a semi-peripheral, it's added into the game. Can I trade Pokemon from DS to switch?
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How do I turn off wifi on my Nintendo DS?

For Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 3DS family systems
  1. Tap the HOME Menu Settings icon on the upper left corner of the bottom screen.
  2. Scroll down to Wireless Communication and tap OFF.
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Do you download games on a Nintendo DS?

On the client (receiving) systems

Select the title of the game you wish to download, then select Yes to begin downloading. The game downloaded from the host system will remain until the system is turned off.
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Can DS and 3DS play together?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS supports local wireless multiplayer and wireless interaction with Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DSi system owners.
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Can you trade in DS without charger?

No. It requires it's own custom charger.
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Can you still trade Pokemon on DS locally?

The DS Pokémon games used to have the ability to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi service and use the Global Trade System to trade with anyone in the world. Nintendo has discontinued this service, so the only Pokémon games that can trade over the internet are Generation Vi on the 3DS (click here for instructions).
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What was the last 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 DS stand for Nintendo?

It's a known fact that the the DS in Nintendo DS stands for “Developer's System” and “Dual Screen.” But what does the “i” in DSi. DSi. The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo.
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Is Nintendo shutting down 3DS online?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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Does Nintendo DS Lite need internet?

Yes. Games with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection logo can be played online when you are near a wireless access point, such as the one provided by a wireless router in the privacy of your own home or at public hotspots. You can also buy the DS Lite Browser to surf the web on your Nintendo DS Lite.
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What does DS mean on a Wi-Fi modem?

US/DS is shorthand for upstream and downstream. A solid US/DS light shows the router to have a solid internet connection and is sending and receiving data. When the US/DS light is blinking the router is attempting to connect to the internet server.
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Can you connect a DS to a mobile hotspot?

In order to connect, the hotspot location will need to provide you with the WEP key for that Access Point. Once you have this, tap the Access Point name on the Nintendo DS and enter the WEP key for the hotspot location's router on the following screen and tap 'OK' to save the settings.
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Will Pokebank be free?

Will Pokemon Bank still cost money? No, players will not have to pay for a Pokemon Bank subscription after the eShop shuts down on March 27. Currently, it costs $4.99 annually to use Pokemon Bank to store and transfer Pokemon. This is in addition to the $15.99 annual fee for Pokemon HOME's premium plan.
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Is it OK to play DS while charging?

Can I Play My Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite While I'm Recharging the Battery? Yes, it is possible to play while the battery is recharging; however, this will cause the charging process to take longer than if the system was not being played at the same time.
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Can I sell a broken Nintendo DS?

Yes! You can sell a broken Nintendo DS with musicMagpie. Be sure to mark it as “Faulty” before shipping it to us.
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