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What SD cards work with DS?

Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS
Nintendo 2DS
The Nintendo 2DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. Announced in August 2013, the device was released in North America, Europe and Australia on October 12, 2013.
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systems work with SD Cards up to 2 GB in memory, and SDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB. You can use the SD Card included with your Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS system, or the following Nintendo-authorised SDHC Cards: 8 GB [RVL-037] or 16 GB [RVL-038].
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What SD card is compatible with Nintendo DS?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. miniSD and microSD cards are compatible with the use of an SD card adapter.
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Can you put an SD card in a DS?

Open the SD card slot cover. For Nintendo 3DS, the SD card slot is located on the left side of the system. For Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS, the SD card slot is located on the right side of the system. For New Nintendo 2DS XL, the microSD card slot is located on the front side of the system.
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Why wont my DS recognize my SD card?

Insert the SD Card and turn the system on. If the error message mentions that the SD card may be full, try deleting unused content. If the problem is occurring with a specific downloadable game or application, use the Nintendo 3DS Download Repair Tool to check the game or application for errors and repair if necessary.
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Can you use any SD card in a DSi?

The Nintendo DSi is compatible with most SD Cards with the following specifications: Memory Capacity: Up to 32 GB (Gigabytes) Type: The Nintendo DSi supports standard SD cards as well as high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) over 2 GB in size. This includes miniSD and microSD when used with their respective card adapters.
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How to Use SD Cards Over 32GB on Nintendo 3DS

Is A SanDisk compatible with a DSi?

The Nintendo DSi uses SD Cards. We stock memory from SanDisk, Samsung, Lexar, and MyMemory. We also offer a wide range of Nintendo DSi accessories.
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Why do you need an SD Card for a DS?

The system comes with an SDHC card inserted into the SD card slot (microSDHC card for the New Nintendo 3DS family systems). With SD cards you will be able to save photos you have taken with the system or play music saved to the SD card. (The data that can be saved to an SD card varies depending on the software.)
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Can you play DS without SD card?

So I tried playing on the blue 3ds and it turns out you can play it without an sd card but you won't be able to save anything at all in the game. Here's a short answer if you chose not to read it all: you can play without an sd card, you just won't be able to save at all.
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Can you switch SD cards between DS?

If you're low on space, you can replace the SD Card that came with your 2DS, 3DS, 3DS XL, New 3DS or New 3DS XL with another.
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How do you format a microSD card for a DS?

FAQs About Formatting 3DS SD Card
  1. Connect the 3DS SD card to Windows PC via a SD card adapter.
  2. Launch EaseUS Partition Master and right-click on the SD card.
  3. Select "Format" and set the file system as FAT32 or other format you want.
  4. Then, tick "Perform a quick format" and click "OK", and click "Execute Task".
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Can you use any SD card?

Types of SD Cards

For example, an SDXC-compatible device can use SDXC, SDHC, and SD standard cards. An SDHC-compatible device can use SDHC and SD standard cards but will not be able to use SDXC standard cards. SD-compatible devices are only compatible with SD standard cards.
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Are SD cards Universal?

Each format is defined in the SD specification, but they don't all work in the same way. As a result, these formats are not backward-compatible. You cannot use newer microSD cards in hardware that only supports older formats.
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How do I know if my SD card is compatible?

To ensure compatibility, look for the SDXC logo on cards and host devices (cameras, camcorders, etc.). NOTE: Internal card readers on laptops up to year 2008 may NOT support SDXC cards. SDXC cards will work in SDHC compatible readers (not SD readers) if the computer OS supports exFAT.
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Do all DS games work on all DS?

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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What is SD vs SDHC?

SD (secure digital) cards are the oldest, least used and limited to 2GB of storage. SDHC (high capacity) cards can store up to 32 GB of data, while SDXC (extended capacity) cards can store up to 2 terabytes (2000 GB).
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Can a new DS play old DS games?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS.
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Can you still transfer Pokemon from DS?

If you have a pokédex stored on games made for the Nintendo DS or 3DS systems, you can't jump straight to uploading on Pokémon Home. You'll first need to route your collection through Pokémon Bank, an older cloud-based service. Your first step should be to open the eShop app and download Pokémon Bank.
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Do new DS work with old games?

All 3ds systems in the 3ds family of systems are backwards compatible with ds games.
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What is the age limit for Nintendo DS?

People of any age can use and enjoy the Nintendo 3DS system and Nintendo 3DS software. However, the use of the 3D feature by children aged six and under may cause vision damage. Therefore it is recommended that: Only children over the age of six should use the system in 3D mode.
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Do you need WiFi to play on a DS?

You do not need a WiFi connection to play games. Yes it plays DS and 3DS game cartridges.
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How do I download games on my DS?

On the client (receiving) systems
  1. On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the DS Download Play icon. The DS Download Play icon.
  2. Select the title of the game you wish to download, then select Yes to begin downloading. The game downloaded from the host system will remain until the system is turned off.
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Is a DS cartridge an SD card?

No, they are saved in the system's internal memory, not the cartridge or SD card.
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Can I play 3DS games without SD card?

Yes and no…. Yes - Any game or app in the 3DS eShop will be installed on SD card/Micro SD card. This download file will only work on the 3DS that actually downloaded it, with one exception. The only time another 3DS can play a game it did not downloaded is after transferring your 3DS data to another console.
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