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What DS plays Gameboy games?

Only the first 2 models of the DS had Gameboy support at all. The original DS, and the DS Lite. After that, there was no slot for Gameboy games. Those two models could only play Gameboy Advance games, and did not support regular Gameboy or Gameboy Color games.
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Which DS has a Game Boy slot?

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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Can DS 3d play Game Boy games?

No, this is not possible.
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What consoles can 3DS emulate?

Other systems
  • Many Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, SNES (New 3DS only), Game Gear, and TurboGrafx-16 (Japan only) titles are available in the eShop. ...
  • TWiLight Menu++ can launch Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, Master System, and Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs.
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How do I put Game Boy games on my 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 a 2DS have a Game Boy slot?

The Nintendo 2DS lacks a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot. However, it will feasibly be able to play Game Boy Advance titles that have been downloaded from the Nintendo 3DS eShop (whenever Nintendo gets around to making GBA games freely available on its digital marketplace).
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How do I get my Game Boy games to work on my DS?

Insert your Game Boy Advance cartridge on the bottom slot of your DS. This is labeled for you next to the slot as Slot-2. Touch, or select the bottom box on your touch screen that says "Start GBA game". If this option does not show up then you must power off the device and remove the cartridge.
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Can a DS play original Gameboy games?

The system 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 and DS Lite systems lack 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 games fit in a 2DS?

Play Nintendo 3DS games in 2D

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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Does DSi have 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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Is the DS discontinued?

Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming systems, which ends the platform's life cycle after nine years. The 3DS is going out with a whimper.
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Can DS connect to 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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How many types of DS are there?

Basically, data structures are divided into two categories: Linear data structure. Non-linear data structure.
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What is the newest DS that can play Gameboy games?

Only the first 2 models of the DS had Gameboy support at all. The original DS, and the DS Lite. After that, there was no slot for Gameboy games. Those two models could only play Gameboy Advance games, and did not support regular Gameboy or Gameboy Color games.
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Why did the DSi remove the GBA slot?

Primarily to cut costs and space needed in it. It wasn't just a slot, but additional hardware to allow it to run games made for an older system.
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What is the Nintendo DS slot 2 for?

Magnetic Stand. The Magnetic Stand is a stand that utilizes the Slot 2 to hold up the DS or DS Lite.
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Is the 2DS or 3DS better?

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. The resolution of the lower touchscreens on all of the models is the same: 320 x 240.
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Can you play DS games on switch?

But unlike previous Nintendo consoles, DS and 3DS games are not compatible with Nintendo Switch. Due to obvious business reasons, their cartridges are different sizes so they can't be plugged into Switch consoles.
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Can a 2DS XL play Gameboy games?

Digitally yes, it can play GB and GBC games that are on the eShop. GBA games were only for a select few people. There are ways to play more GB/GBC/GBA games on any 3ds than the ones Nintendo provides, but you would need to mod your device.
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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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What was the last game made for the DS?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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