Which DS is not region-locked?

Nintendo DS/Nintendo DS Lite game cards

Older Nintendo DS and DS Lite software is region-free, so you can play most of that software on a Nintendo DSi

Nintendo DSi

The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).

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and Nintendo DSi XL from any region.

What DS consoles are region locked?

Region-locking is used in all systems in the Nintendo DSi family and the Nintendo 3DS family and all Nintendo home consoles prior to the Nintendo Switch.

Are 3DS and 2DS region locked?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.

Is 3DS region locked for DS games?

DS games are region free and will work on any DS or 3DS.

Can a US DS Lite play Japanese games?

The original DS and DS Lite have no region lock, so you can play virtually any DS game on them. The DSi and DSi XL are region locked, however, the only games that they will not be able to plan are DSi enhanced games outside of your console's designated region.

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Do Japanese games work on American DS?

Older Nintendo DS and DS Lite software is region-free, so you can play most of that software on a Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL from any region.

Can I use a Japanese DS in America?

if it starts with NTR, it doesnt matter what region, it's not region locked. if it starts with TWL however, then that means that it's region locked. Simply put, if the serial number starts with TWL, get the japanese copy of the game because an american copy won't work for the DSi specifically.

Are Japanese DS games region locked?

As in Ryan's answer, Nintendo DS games aren't region locked. I can confirm this myself as I'm in the UK and I regularly import US/Japanese games that don't make it over here.

Do European DS games work on US systems?

Will games I bought outside my country of residence work on a Nintendo system purchased in Europe? Wii U, Wii and Nintendo 3DS family systems employ a region code based on the country where they are sold. Because of the region code, only software purchased in the same region will be compatible with your system.

Is Vita region locked?

While PlayStation Vita games had the potential to be region-locked, all games released for the system are region-free.

What happens if you put a 3DS game in a 2DS?

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!

How do you break region lock on 3DS?

Can a hacked 3DS play other region games?

Playing games from other countries that are region-locked

You can play all of your imported games on any console, region free. That's right, you can buy a 3DS game from Japan and run it on your North American device. This will unlock the rest of the 3DS library by modding the device.

Can Japanese 3DS play American games?

This restriction applies to all versions of the Nintendo 3DS XL and its games. Japanese games do not work on a European Nintendo 3DS XL, North American games do not work on a Japanese Nintendo 3DS XL, and so on.

How do I change my 3DS region to USA?

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.

Can you play USA 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.

Is the DS discontinued?

The Nintendo DS was succeeded by the Nintendo 3DS in February 2011.

Can an American 3DS play European DS games?

The answer to the question is: no. Nintendo has a region-lock on the 3DS that prevents you from playing out-of-market games, even though there's no technological reason. There are solutions to your dilemma, however: You can import an American 3DS, which of course will play American 3DS games.

Are Switch games region locked?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region-locked? With the exception of systems and game cards distributed in the Chinese region, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.

Can Japanese DS be changed to English?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings (wrench) icon. Select the right arrow thee times to go to page 4, then select Language. Select from the options options on the screen: English.

How do I convert my Japanese 3DS to us?

Can I bring my DS on a plane?

Yes. I've flown hundreds of times and over a dozen times this year with an assortment of tablets, laptops, quadcopters, lithium-ion batteries, and my Nintendo DS. You are at a higher risk of forgetting the device than of the X-ray machine damaging it.

Can you play Japanese DS games on PAL DS?

Can I play Nintendo 3DS software bought outside the PAL region on my Nintendo 3DS? No, this is not possible. A Nintendo 3DS bought in the PAL region only plays software from that region.