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How do I change the region on my Nintendo DS?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down and select System, and then from the options on the right-hand side, select Region.
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How do I change the country on my Nintendo DS?

Tap Profile. Tap Region Settings. Select the country and tap OK. Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.
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Why can't I change my region on Nintendo?

What to do. This message means that you currently have funds in your Nintendo Account that need to be spent. You will not be able to change the country until you have spent the funds and your remaining Nintendo Account balance is $0.
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What does region-free mean Nintendo DS?

Older Nintendo DS and DS Lite software is region-free, so you can play most of that software on a Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL from any region. It's possible, however, that future Nintendo DS software will incorporate region encoding.
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Why is 3DS region locked?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
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Changing the 3DS REGION - UPDATED GUIDE 2020

Can you region unlock a DS?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not region-locked, with the exception of the iQue DS, which can play Nintendo DS games, but its games cannot be played on other region systems.
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How do I change my 3DS region to USA?

Section VI - Region settings
  1. Launch the System Settings.
  2. Go to “Other Settings”, “Profile”, then “Region Settings”
  3. Select a country from the region you switched to.
  4. If prompted, you do not need to set a state.
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How do I know what region my DS game is?

How to Identify Games From Other Regions
  1. Check the back or side panel of the game packaging far statements regarding system compatibility. Nintendo 3DS family: "Plays on Nintendo 3DS systems sold for the Americas only." ...
  2. Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label.
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Can a US DS play EU games?

Nintendo DS systems do not employ a region code, meaning that domestically purchased hardware and software is compatible with hardware and software purchased abroad.
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Does Nintendo eShop region matter?

Nintendo eShop Cards are compatible only for the Nintendo eShop country or region where they were intended to be sold. If you purchased a Nintendo eShop Card for a different country or region, we cannot replace it, exchange it, or offer a refund.
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Are Nintendo region locked?

Nintendo Switch (Switch, Switch Lite) hardware isn't region locked, but any available DLC content is tied to a regional Nintendo eShop. Nintendo officially recommends that players purchase software that is specifically made for their Nintendo Switch system's region.
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Are all Nintendo consoles region locked?

Are Nintendo Switch consoles region locked? No. Consoles are not region locked (except for China consoles). So consoles of any region (except China) can play games of any regions.
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Are Nintendo consoles region locked?

The Nintendo Switch is region-free, therefore allowing games from any region to be played, whether through physical cartridges or digital downloads. For instance, games from the Nintendo eShop can be purchased and downloaded regardless of region. These regions are: Japan.
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Can I change a Japanese DS to English?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings (wrench) icon. Select the right arrow thee times to go to page 4, then select Language. Select from the options options on the screen: English.
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How do I change my Japanese DS to English?

How to Change the System Language
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (looks like a wrench), and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings in the lower-right corner.
  3. For the original Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 4 at the top of the screen. ...
  4. Tap Language. ...
  5. Select English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
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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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Do DS games work on all DS consoles?

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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What does DS stand for Nintendo?

The DS, an initialism for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld games: two LCD screens working in tandem (the bottom one being a touchscreen), a built-in microphone and support for wireless connectivity.
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Is Nintendo DS PAL or NTSC?

Nintendo systems are not PAL/NTSC. They are region locked. Usually, when one refers to PAL, they are referring to a European/Australian 3DS, whereas with NTSC, they are referring to the North American 3DS; however, these terms are used incorrectly.
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Which DS games are Kanto region?

The Kanto region is the setting of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow and their remakes, Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Can I play US DS games on Japanese 3DS?

DS games don't have any kind of region-lock feature built in, so you can play any DS game regardless of region on your 3DS; your copy of Platinum should work just fine. Hope this helped!
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Is DS region-locked on 3DS?

Not all of Nintendo's 3DS devices are region locked. The 3DS's older brothers, the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite, are region free. This means a person who owns a North American DS or DS Lite can purchase and play a Japanese or European game without being locked out or experiencing major technical problems.
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Can you still trade on DS?

You can only trade between games of the same Generation, though you can perform one-way transfers from an earlier Generation to next one.
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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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