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Is 3DS backwards compatible with 2DS?

The Nintendo 2DS plays the entire Nintendo 3DS library, including all 3DS games.
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Is the 3DS compatible with 2DS games?

you can't put Nintendo 2DS games in a Nintendo 3DS. it's not because of compatibility though, it's because Nintendo 2DS games don't exist. the Nintendo 2DS plays Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo 3DS games, just like the Nintendo 3DS.
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Can you play 3DS and DS games on 2DS XL?

New Nintendo 2DS XL plays all existing Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games* in 2D, including New Nintendo 3DS titles such as Super Nintendo Virtual Console games.
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Is the 3DS backwards compatible with DS?

Nintendo 3DS family systems can play most software released for Nintendo DS, so if your child previously owned a Nintendo DS family system, they can continue to enjoy the games they already own.
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Can the 3DS play all DS games?

With the exception of a few games which require the use of the AGB slot, all Nintendo DS games are compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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A Quick & Dirty Guide to Backwards Compatibility on the Nintendo 3DS

Can all 3DS models play DS games?

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 the 3DS better than the 2DS?

The resolution for the top screens on all devices is 400 x 240. The 3DS and 3DS XL have stereoscopic, glasses-free 3D screens while the 2DS and 2DS XL are in 2D - the clues are in their names. That's the biggest difference between them.
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Can you play 2DS and 3DS games on switch?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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Why does the 2DS not fold?

Why doesn't the 2DS fold? In order to save costs so that the 2DS could hit such a low price, the 2 screens are actually just one big bezel-ed off LCD.
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Why did Nintendo discontinue 3DS?

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. On top of that, some users reported that the 3D effect made them feel sick.
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Is the 3DS outdated?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop is slated to 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 is 3DS compatible with?

The New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL are compatible with microSD cards up to 2 GB in size, and microSDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. SDXC and microSDXC cards are not considered compatible.
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Can you play Mario Kart 3DS on a 2DS?

Mario Kart 7 (styled as MARIOKART7 and commonly abbreviated as MK7) is a Mario based racing game exclusively made for the Nintendo 3DS (however, it can be played on the 2DS and New 2DS XL, just like every other 3DS game).
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Can you play Minecraft 3DS on 2DS?

Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition can only be played on the New Nintendo 3DS series (New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems).
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Why did they make the 2DS?

With the 2DS, the company aimed to produce a device that would be "new, unique, different, and [bring] more people into this category that we love." Part of this goal was achieved by positioning the device at a lower price point than the 3DS; in the United States, the system retailed at US$129.99 on launch, in ...
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Can you hook up 3DS to TV?

No, Nintendo 3DS family systems do not have the ability to connect to a television.
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Can a 2DS play with a Switch?

Nintendo's official answer is no, but if you want to play DS games on your Switch there are some things you can try. Depending on your Switch model, you may be able to jailbreak the console and install an emulator which will allow you to play your favorite DS classics on Switch.
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Can you play 3DS games on other consoles?

Fortunately, Nintendo made 3DS games compatible with other Nintendo consoles, including Nintendo 3DS XL, 2DS, and the 2DS XL. If you don't have one of those consoles handy, you can download the UWP Streamer app onto an Xbox One and use it to stream 3DS games over Wi-Fi.
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Which is cheaper 2DS or 3DS?

This depends on how much you're willing to spend and what features you want or don't want. The cheapest system (in the US) is the original 2DS which goes for around $80 or so. The most expensive seems to be the New 3DS which goes for well over $200.
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Is the 2DS discontinued?

As of 17 September 2020, the New 2DS XL and all other remaining models in the 3DS family have been discontinued by Nintendo.
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Is Nintendo killing the 3DS?

Nintendo Closing 3DS & Wii U Shops In 2023, Has 'No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways'
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Can 3DS play Gameboy?

No, this is not possible.
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Which Nintendo DS is backwards compatible?

Nintendo DS Lite

It was the final DS to have backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance games.
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