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Is Pokemon Black region-locked?

“We got the first units of Pokemon Black / White in and confirmed, that the games are indeed region-locked on Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL consoles.
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Is Pokemon Black region locked on 3DS?

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.
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Is there another region in Pokemon Black?

It is the setting of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. It was the fifth core series region to be introduced. Unova is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh.
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Is Pokemon Black region locked on DS Lite?

Nintendo DS and DSi

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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Can you play Japanese Pokemon Black on American 3DS?

Japanese Pokemon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 will not work on a English DSi or 3DS since they have DSi compatibility things going on in the background. It will work on a English DS lite or original DS however.
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Are the Pokemon games region locked

Does it matter if a 3DS is from Japan?

The 3DS is region-locked, so if you buy a japanese 3DS you will only be able to play imported japanese games, and if you buy a 3DS from europe you will only be able to play their games, and so on.
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Can an American DS play Japanese games?

Nintendo DS/Nintendo DS Lite game cards

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.
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Can I play Pokémon 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 play Pokémon Black on NDS?

Pokémon Black Version is a handheld Role-Playing game (RPG) for play on the Nintendo DS / DSi.
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Can you migrate Pokémon Black?

Transferring Pokemon

The other system with the Gen four Pokemon game will bring up a DS Download Play button at the main menu. Click the button and select six Pokemon from your PC to transfer over to Pokemon Black and White. Remember, once the Pokemon are transferred over, you cannot transfer them back!
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Why is Unova so different?

Most older regions are based off various areas in Japan, meanwhile Unova is based on New York. Unova was so far disconnected from the rest of the Pokemon regions at the time that no non-Unovan Pokemon were found until after the Elite Four was beaten.
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What Pokémon games let you go to different regions?

Usually, the different regions are not accessible from one another via land (or at all within a single game). However, Kanto can be accessed from Johto and vice versa via the sea in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver versions.
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Is Unova based on America?

Pokémon Black and White were the first Pokémon titles to take their inspiration not from Japan but from the United States. The game's Unova region is based on New York State, with Cestelia City its stand-in for Lower Manhattan.
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Why was Pokemon Black and White 2 not on 3DS?

Because "Pokemon Black" and "White" is a DS release, it's unable to take advantage of the boosted hardware in the 3DS. Despite that, it's the most graphically intensive handheld Pokemon game yet released, with much of the environment rendered in 3D. The actual Pokemon creatures, however, remain strictly 2D sprites.
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How do you unlock a 3DS region lock?

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 if my 3DS is region-locked?

Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label. If the code does not end in "USA," then it is meant for an overseas market.
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Can Pokemon Black and White be played on DS?

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version are 2010 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS.
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What is the best NDS Pokemon?

Some of the most successful Pokemon games have been those released for the Nintendo DS.
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Here's the definitive ranking of Pokemon titles for the console.
  1. 1 Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
  2. 2 Pokemon Black & White. ...
  3. 3 Pokemon Diamond & Pearl. ...
  4. 4 Pokemon Platinum. ...
  5. 5 Pokemon Conquest. ...
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What was the last Pokemon game on NDS?

2016–2018: Seventh generation

During a Nintendo Direct presentation on February 26, 2016, two new Pokémon titles were announced, titled Pokémon Sun and Moon. The games were released on the Nintendo 3DS on November 18, 2016, in Japan, North America, and Australia, and in Europe on November 23, 2016.
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Can I buy Pokémon Black on 3DS eShop?

yes, you can play Pokémon Black on a 3ds xl or any other 3ds. you can get the game through game store like GameStop or online stores like eBay or Amazon.com.
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Can you play all the old Pokemon games on 3DS?

Nintendo Has Your Back. Now that everyone is all about catching Pokemon on the go, it has some nostalgic users asking if they can play the old Pokemon games on Nintendo 3DS. Good news, Pokemon fans: You totally can.
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Does Pokemon bank still work on 3DS?

On March 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Bank's paid passes will no longer be offered for purchase, at which time Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will no longer be available to download. On the same day, Trainers will be able to start using Pokémon Bank at no cost.
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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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Is Black and White 2 region locked?

“We got the first units of Pokemon Black / White in and confirmed, that the games are indeed region-locked on Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL consoles. Please understand that we are not able to accept returns due to region lock issues.
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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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