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What type of Gameboy games can the DS not play?

Original Game Boy Games will work on Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, 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 Color Games will work on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems.
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Can the DS play all 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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Can a DS play Gameboy SP games?

Is it possible to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games with the Nintendo DS Lite? No, apart from Nintendo DS Lite games, the Nintendo DS Lite can only play Game Boy Advance games in single player mode.
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What games work on a DS?

Year
  • Project Rub DS. SEGA / Sonic Team. ...
  • Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver DS. Nintendo / Game Freak. ...
  • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter DS. Bandai Namco / CyberConnect2. ...
  • Kirby Super Star Ultra DS. ...
  • Professor Layton and the Unwound Future DS. ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass DS. ...
  • Knights in the Nightmare DS. ...
  • Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon DS.
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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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Is the DS discontinued?

The Nintendo DS was succeeded by the Nintendo 3DS in February 2011.
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How do I put Gameboy 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 DS have a Gameboy 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 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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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 trade between Gameboy games on DS?

If you're worried that the pokemon on the GBA cartridge will be forgotten, you can use the Pal Park in the DS games. Unfortunately, you can't trade GBA games with a DS alone.
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Can a DS play 3DS games?

Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Game Cards on a Nintendo DS/DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL System? No. Nintendo 3DS Game Cards can only be played using a Nintendo 3DS familiy system.
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Can a DS connect to a GameCube?

There is no connection planned between Nintendo DS and Nintendo GameCube at the moment.
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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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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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How many Game Boy DS games are there?

A total of 1791 games released for North America.
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What is the newest DS model?

The New Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo.
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Why did Nintendo DS fail?

The arrival of iPhone effectively caused the DS market to implode. When the time came to launch the DS's successor, 3DS, Nintendo found itself facing a difficult uphill battle to push back against the mobile platforms and games that had patterned themselves after the DS.
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Why did Nintendo stop DS?

A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle. On top of that, some users reported that the 3D effect made them feel sick.
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What was the last DS made?

Although the name and look of the device are similar to that of the DS series, the Nintendo 3DS (3DS or N3DS for short) is the successor to the DS and is a brand new console. The Nintendo 3DS was released on February 26, 2011.
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Can a DS play music?

In order to listen to songs on your Nintendo DSi, you will first need to copy the songs you want to listen to onto a compatible SD or SDHC card. Not all songs are compatible with the Nintendo DSi. Some songs may be copy protected and will not work.
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What happens if you put a DS game in a DSi?

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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