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How do I put Gameboy games on my 3DS?

The proper way to play Gameboy games on the 3DS is via Virtual console. Theres no other way. There are filters and overlays that you can install, and content is displayed on the top screen. However, i would say the better way is to homebrew a DSI and install the Twilight emu, and then install a homebrew emulator.
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Why can't the 3DS play GameBoy 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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Are GameBoy games backwards compatible on 3DS?

Neither the Nintendo 3DS nor the Nintendo 3DS XL can play physical Game Boy Advance cartridges.
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Can a homebrew 3DS play GBA games?

The Nintendo 3DS actually has all the hardware inside to natively play GBA (GameBoy Advanced) games without using emulation. With CFW (Custom firmware) this means we can package our own GBA and load them on the 3DS, having them play exactly the same as on a real GBA.
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Can a 3DS emulate GameBoy games?

The proper way to play Gameboy games on the 3DS is via Virtual console. Theres no other way. There are filters and overlays that you can install, and content is displayed on the top screen. However, i would say the better way is to homebrew a DSI and install the Twilight emu, and then install a homebrew emulator.
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Can a modded 3DS still play cartridge games?

Will I lose any features if I install CFW? No. Devices with custom firmware can still play online and run physical cartridges as any other 3DS can.
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What was the last Pokemon game on 3DS?

Enjoy Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as that's it for Pokemon on Nintendo's aging handheld.
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What games can a 3DS play?

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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Can a Nintendo DS play Gameboy games?

While the Nintendo DS is compatible with Game Boy Advance games, it is not able to play Game Boy Color or original Game Boy games. There are two main reasons for this: The Nintendo DS is designed for wireless play and lacks a link cable port.
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Can FBI install 3DS files?

Nintendo 3DS consoles cannot load .3ds ROM files, however they can be converted to .cia format which can be installed on hacked 3DS consoles with FBI. This guide will show you how to convert your .3ds ROMs to .cia files using GodMode9.
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What can a hacked 3DS do?

What Can A Hacked Nintendo 3DS Do?
  • Using emulators and ROMs.
  • Playing games for the Game Boy Advance.
  • Using your backups of 3DS and DS games right from a SD memory card.
  • Playing games from other countries that are region-locked.
  • Playing patched versions of games.
  • Customizing the home screen.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
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Can you download GBA games on 3DS?

No, this is not possible.
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Does a 3DS have a Gameboy slot?

Almost all DS games will work on 3DS, major exception being games that require a GBA slot accessory on the DS/DSlite (like Guitar Heroes) because the 3DS does not have a GBA slot.
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Are they no longer making 3DS games?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch meant that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closed on the 27th of March 2023. With this closure, many brilliant games have become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.
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Will Nintendo stop making 3DS games?

Nintendo has announced it's going to stop selling 3DS and Wii U games through the eShop before the end of March 2023.
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What is the 3DS compatible with?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 3DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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What was the first game on the 3DS?

2. The release of the 3DS XL coincided with the release of New Super Mario Bros 2, which was the first Nintendo 3DS game to be available in both retail and digital versions.
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How many Nintendo 3DS games exist?

There are 1403 games on this list.
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When did the 3DS stop getting games?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop officially shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.
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What was the very last Pokemon?

The first Pokémon, Bulbasaur, is number 001 and the last, Mew, is number 151.
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Is Pokemon Black on 3DS?

Pokémon Black Version 2 is turn-based Action-RPG for the handhelds, Nintendo DS, DSi and 3DS.
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Can you get your 3DS banned?

What to do. If you are experiencing this error code, your Nintendo 3DS family system has been banned due to unauthorized system modifications, play of unauthorized versions of one or more games, and/or connecting to the official game servers in violation of our terms of service.
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Is modding a 3DS legal?

Are they illegal? It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips).
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What is the max SD card for 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible.
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