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Which DS has 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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Which DS models have a GBA slot?

The original DS and the DS Lite have a slot for GBA cartridges. The DSi, 3DS, New 3DS and 3DS/N3DS variants do not. All of them have a built in GBA, since each of them descend technology wise from the GBA.
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Is there a DS that can play Gameboy 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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Does the DSi have a GBA 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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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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Does the DS Lite have a GBA 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. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance Game Pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
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What is slot 2 on DS for?

The Magnetic Stand is a stand that utilizes the Slot 2 to hold up the DS or DS Lite. It has embedded magnets on the back and can be closed and hung on a metallic surface such as a refrigerator (for use with cooking, music or exercise programs).
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Why did the DSi remove the GBA slot?

Consumer demand convinced Nintendo to produce a slimmer handheld with larger screens than the DS Lite. Consequently, Nintendo removed the Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridge slot to improve portability without sacrificing durability.
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Does a DS XL play Game Boy Advance games?

No, this is not possible.
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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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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 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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Which DS models are 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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What was the last DS game?

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

Nintendo DS Lite

It was the final DS to have backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance games.
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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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What did DSi stand for?

(1) (DSi) A handheld game console from Nintendo (the Nintendo DSi). Introduced in 2008, it superseded the Nintendo DS. (2) (Dynamic Systems Initiative) A collection of Microsoft products for managing Windows in large enterprises.
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Why can't the 3DS play GBA games?

The short answer is that the Nintendo 3DS' hardware isn't engineered to play Game Boy Advance games. As a result, the few GBA games available to Ambassadors aren't emulated, they're simulated. The Nintendo DS has two CPUs: one for processing 3D graphics and one for processing 2D graphics.
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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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Does Nintendo 2DS XL have GBA slot?

Does the Nintendo DS XL have a GBA slot? Unfortunately, since the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL do not have a slot for Game Boy Advance games, these extra features cannot be accessed unless they have already been activated by using a Nintendo DS or DS Lite.
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What can a hacked DS do?

What Can A Hacked Nintendo 3DS Do?
  • Using emulators and ROMs.
  • Playing games for the Game Boy Advance.
  • Using your backups of 3DS and DS games right from a SD memory card.
  • Playing games from other countries that are region-locked.
  • Playing patched versions of games.
  • Customizing the home screen.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
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Why does DS need SD card?

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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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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