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What DS is best for GBA?

What DS is best for GBA? The original DS and the DS Lite
DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It is the second iteration of the Nintendo DS and is slimmer, brighter, and more lightweight than the original.
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have a slot for GBA cartridges. The DSi, 3DS, New 3DS and 3DS/N3DS variants do not.
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Which DS can run GBA games?

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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Is DS Lite good for 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 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 3DS good for GBA?

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.
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Nintendo DS vs. Game Boy Advance

Is the DS more powerful than the GBA?

the DS in many ways, was the precursor to the modern indie and smartphone gaming scenes of today. Of course, all the GBA staples like old-school Final Fantasy (and Tactics), Mega Man, Castlevania, and Tony Hawk continued on the DS as well. Overall, I'd say the DS comes out stronger, but the GBA is no slouch either.
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How do you put a GBA in a DS?

How to Insert a Game Boy Advance Game Pak
  1. Remove the Game Pak Slot Cover from the Game Pak Slot (SLOT-2). ...
  2. With the label side of the Game Boy Advance Game Pak facing away from the Nintendo DS Lite, insert the Game Pak and press it down until it stops. ...
  3. Carefully lift up the screen into the open position.
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Does the DSi have a GBA slot?

All currently available software released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSi. However, as the Nintendo DSi does not have a Game Boy Advance Game Pak Slot, certain games for Nintendo DS that make use of the GBA Game Pak Slot cannot be played, or some of the games' features cannot be used.
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Is the DS Lite discontinued?

Nintendo discontinues DS Lite handheld and ends support for GameBoy Advance. Nintendo has decided to discontinue production of its aging DS Lite handheld and end support for the GameBoy Advance handheld, according to a leaked memo.
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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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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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Can DS XL play GBA games?

No, this is not possible.
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Why did the DSi remove the GBA slot?

Consumer demand convinced Nintendo to produce a slimmer handheld with larger screens than the DS Lite. Consequently, Nintendo removed the Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridge slot to improve portability without sacrificing durability.
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What did DSi stand for?

The days sales of inventory (DSI) is a financial ratio that indicates the average time in days that a company takes to turn its inventory, including goods that are a work in progress, into sales.
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What is the biggest DS screen?

What DS has the largest screen? The top screens on the 2DS and 3DS measure 3.53-inches, while the 2DS XL and 3DS XL both feature larger 4.88-inch displays. The resolution for the top screens on all devices is 400 x 240.
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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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Which DS models have GBA slot?

The original DS and the DS Lite have a slot for GBA cartridges.
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What DS version is the best?

Every DS & 3DS Model From Worst To Best, Ranked
  1. 1 New 3DS XL. The New 3DS XL isn't just the best handheld in the DS line, it's Nintendo's best handheld period.
  2. 2 New 2DS XL. Nintendo released the 2DS and followed it up with the New 3DS not long after. ...
  3. 3 New 3DS. ...
  4. 4 3DS XL. ...
  5. 5 DSi XL. ...
  6. 6 DSi. ...
  7. 7 DS Lite. ...
  8. 8 3DS. ...
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Does 3DS have GBA slot?

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 GameCube run GBA games?

Almost all GBA, GBC and GB games can be played, massively opening up the range of games available to Gamecube owners. You can also link up with a GBA for 2 player action (follows the same procedure as linking 2 or more GBA's).
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What is the oldest DS console?

The first Nintendo DS was launched in 2005. Since then, several newer versions of the system have been launched: the Nintendo DS Lite, the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo DSi XL. Each system had different characteristics, but they all played Nintendo DS games.
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