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What systems can play DS games?

Nintendo DS, DSi, and DSi XL Consoles: Incompatible
If you have DS games, you can play them on a 2DS
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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and 3DS console
. If you're buying a console, go with a 2DS or 3DS if you want to play both DS and 3DS games.
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Can you play Nintendo DS games on other consoles?

Nintendo's official answer is no, but if you want to play DS games on your Switch there are some things you can try. Depending on your Switch model, you may be able to jailbreak the console and install an emulator which will allow you to play your favorite DS classics on Switch.
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Can you play DS games on Xbox One?

You can play your 3DS games on an Xbox One using a Universal Windows Platform app for Xbox One called UWPStreamer.
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Can a GameCube play DS games?

There is no connection planned between Nintendo DS and Nintendo GameCube at the moment.
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Can u play DS games on 3DS?

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 2DS play DS games?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 2DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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Can you play DS games on 2DS XL?

New Nintendo 2DS XL plays all existing Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games* in 2D, including New Nintendo 3DS titles such as Super Nintendo Virtual Console games.
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Can a Gameboy play DS 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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Can the DS play Gameboy?

What they cannot play: Original Game Boy or Game Boy Color games.
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What consoles can emulate GameCube?

Dolphin is a free and open-source video game console emulator for GameCube and Wii that runs on Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S.
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Are DS games backwards compatible switch?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased on Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch console is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other consoles or systems.
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What was the last DS game made?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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Can you play Nintendo games on Xbox?

When Microsoft first announced the Xbox would run Windows apps, I don't think it was thinking of this! You can play Nintendo GameCube and Wii games with a beta version of the Dolphin Emulator built as a Universal Windows Platform app (via Windows Central).
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How do you play Nintendo DS games?

Power on the Nintendo DS by pressing up on the "Power" button on the right side of the console. The game will normally automatically start playing but if it doesn't you can use the stylus to tap the box on the screen that says Nintendo DS Card Slot. Then the game will start playing.
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Are DS still being made?

Nintendo has shifted its focus to the Switch consoles era. Even if the DS family was a giant hit, it had to happen ultimately. The company has officially stopped the manufacturing of the Nintendo DS years ago. Further, the DS console was replaced by the 3DS and 2DS consoles that are lower in price.
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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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Do DS games work on DS Lite?

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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What does Gameboy DS stand for?

The DS, an initialism for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld games: two LCD screens working in tandem (the bottom one being a touchscreen), a built-in microphone and support for wireless connectivity.
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Can you play any DS game on any 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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Which DS games require GBA slot?

List of Nintendo DS games with GBA connectivity
  • 1 Advance Wars: Dual Strike.
  • 2 Bleach DS.
  • 3 Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.
  • 4 Daigasso! Band Brothers.
  • 5 Eyeshield 21: MAX Devil Power.
  • 6 Feel the Magic: XY/XX.
  • 7 Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
  • 8 Frogger: Helmet Chaos.
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Is 2DS XL discontinued?

As of 17 September 2020, the New 2DS XL and all other remaining models in the 3DS family have been discontinued by Nintendo.
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Is the 3DS better than the 2DS?

The resolution for the top screens on all devices is 400 x 240. 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.
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Is the 3DS backwards compatible?

Nintendo 3DS family systems can play most software released for Nintendo DS, so if your child previously owned a Nintendo DS family system, they can continue to enjoy the games they already own.
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