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What DS models can play Game Boy games?

The original DS and the DS Lite have a slot for GBA cartridges
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. The DSi, 3DS, New 3DS and 3DS/N3DS variants do not.
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Can all DS play Game Boy games?

Game Boy Color Games will work on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems. They will not work on the DS, DS Lite, or DSi. 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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Which DS supports Game Boy games?

The Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges. The smaller Nintendo DS game cards fit into a slot on the top of the system, while Game Boy Advance games fit into a slot on the bottom.
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Can DS 3d play Game Boy games?

No, this is not possible.
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What games Cannot be played on 2DS?

Only games that are exclusive to the “New” 3DS cannot be played on a 2DS, games such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, Fire Emblem Warriors and SNES Virtual Console titles.
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How to play gameboy games on DS/ DS lite

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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Can you play Gameboy on 3DS XL?

Neither the Nintendo 3DS nor the Nintendo 3DS XL can play physical Game Boy Advance cartridges. Nintendo has not offered virtual Game Boy Advance games to the general public, which means they're not found in the eShop Virtual Console either.
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Can any DS play any DS game?

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 DS connect to a Gameboy?

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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Can you run Gameboy games on a DS emulator?

No. A 'real' DS can use the gba slot to play gba games, but DeSmuME does not emulate this.
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Did the DSi have a Gameboy 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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Can you play XY on DS?

Is Pokemon X and Y for DS? These titles are for the 3DS, and will not run on the original DS, DS Lite or any DSi variant, to my knowledge. The cartridge will not fit any system which isn't a 3DS or 2DS.
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How many Game Boy DS games are there?

A total of 1791 games released for North America.
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Can you play old DS games on new DS?

Yes, it's possible to play Nintendo DS games on Nintendo 3DS family systems. However, select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy Advance slot of Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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Do DS games run better on 3DS?

You can play DS games on the Nintendo 3DS. No problem there. But did you know they take a lot… In fact, performance was indistinguishable from the DS Lite to the 3DS; the time it took to load a save-file differed, on average, by only a tenth of a second!
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Are DS games universal?

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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Does DS Lite play Gameboy games?

Like the original DS, the Nintendo DS Lite is compatible with Game Boy Advance Game Paks as well as Nintendo DS game cards. The DS Lite has a DS slot on top and a Game Boy slot on the bottom.
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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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Do Gameboy games work on 2ds XL?

Digitally yes, it can play GB and GBC games that are on the eShop. GBA games were only for a select few people.
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Which model of DS is best?

Which model of DS is best?
  • Nintendo DS Models.
  • Best for Retro Gaming: Nintendo DS Lite.
  • Best for Indie Gaming: Nintendo DSi.
  • Best for Homebrew: Nintendo DS Lite.
  • Best for Creativity: Nintendo DSi.
  • Best for Family Gaming: Nintendo DSi XL.
  • Best for Value: Nintendo DS Lite.
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Which DS is the easiest?

DS3 is the easiest, childplay compared to DS1 and DS2.
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What DS has the biggest screen?

Nintendo 3DS XL offers screens that are around 90% bigger than those of Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS, so you can enjoy all your favourite games on the big screen!
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What happens if you put a 3DS game in a 2DS?

Nintendo 2DS can play all Nintendo 3DS games in 2D, and with an amazing catalogue of Nintendo 3DS games that's growing every month, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Nintendo 2DS is backwards compatible, so you also have the entire library of Nintendo DS games to replay or discover!
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