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Does DS Lite have GBA?

The DS Lite has the same backwards-compatibility as the original model Nintendo DS. So yes, you can play GBA games with it — it has a second cartridge slot devoted exclusively to them, in fact.
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Can the DS Lite play GBA?

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 DS is GBA compatible?

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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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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What was the last DS with GBA?

Nintendo DS Lite

It was the final DS to have backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance games.
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Why can't the DS play Gameboy games?

There are two main reasons for this: The Nintendo DS 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. The Nintendo DS lacks the special processor that is required to play these games.
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Can I play GBA games in DS?

No, you cannot. There is no GBA slot in the DSi or the above models, including all models of the 3DS.
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Can DS connect to 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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How long does DS Lite last?

The battery will last 15-19 hours on the lowest settings, and 5-8 hours on the brightest. This can also vary depending on the type of game activity.
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Why is DS Lite called Lite?

The Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It is a slimmer, brighter, and more lightweight redesign of the Nintendo DS, designed to be aesthetically sleeker while taking styling cues from the Game Boy Advance SP, and to appeal to broader commercial audiences.
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What replaced the Nintendo DS Lite?

The Nintendo DS Lite is the successor to the original DS and was replaced by the DSi and DSi XL.
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Can you run GBA games on a DS?

No, you cannot. There is no GBA slot in the DSi or the above models, including all models of 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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Is the DS backwards compatible with GBA?

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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Can 3DS run GBA games?

No, this is not possible.
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Why can't the DS play GameBoy games?

There are two main reasons for this: The Nintendo DS 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. The Nintendo DS lacks the special processor that is required to play these games.
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Why can't the 3DS play GBA games?

The short answer is that the Nintendo 3DS' hardware isn't engineered to play Game Boy Advance games. As a result, the few GBA games available to Ambassadors aren't emulated, they're simulated. The Nintendo DS has two CPUs: one for processing 3D graphics and one for processing 2D graphics.
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Is the DS discontinued?

Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming systems, which ends the platform's life cycle after nine years. The 3DS is going out with a whimper.
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Why was the 3DS discontinued?

Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. 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.
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Does the DS have a GBA CPU?

While the Nintendo DS contained the CPU the GBA did, the Nintendo 3DS does not contain the DS's CPU. I assume that's either because, as they're both ARM chips, the instruction set is backwards-compatible, or that there's actually emulation happening.
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Can you play Pokemon Emerald on DS?

Fortunately for Nintendo DS owners, you could transfer Pokémon from any of the Game Boy Advance games into future DS Pokémon RPGs. Pokémon Emerald Version takes Trainers back to the land of Hoenn for an expanded adventure, this time against both Team Magma and Team Aqua!
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How do I get GBA Pokemon on my DS?

Turn on the Nintendo DS. Select the Nintendo DS Pokémon game you wish to start from the home screen. On the Pokémon main menu, before loading your save file, scroll down, and select Migrate from [GBA Pokémon game].
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