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Do Nintendo DS games work on new 3DS?

With the exception of a few games which require the use of the AGB slot, all Nintendo DS games are compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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Can I play DS games on my new 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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How do I get DS games to work on my 3DS?

The process does not work any differently than playing on a DS. You don't need to enable a special setting or update your device to play older DS titles on your 3DS. Plug your Nintendo DS game into the 3DS cartridge slot. Select the game cartridge icon from the bottom menu on your 3DS and the game will load.
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What 3DS models can play DS games?

The Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL are backward compatible, meaning that both systems can play nearly every single Nintendo DS game, and even Nintendo DSi titles.
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Is New 3DS region locked for DS games?

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.
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Will Japanese DS games work on US 3DS?

Nintendo DSi exclusive game cards

Nintendo DSi game cards that are only compatible with Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL (and not Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite) are region locked. This means game cards manufactured for the U.S. market would not work in a system made for another country.
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Do DS games run better on 3DS?

You can play DS games on the Nintendo 3DS. No problem there. But did you know they take a lot… In fact, performance was indistinguishable from the DS Lite to the 3DS; the time it took to load a save-file differed, on average, by only a tenth of a second!
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Why was the 3DS discontinued?

Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. 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.
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Why wont a DS game work?

often the problem is simply due to dirty contacts. Try to clean the contacts in the card slot and those of the game itself with a cotton swab and some alcohol. Otherwise, there could be bent contacts in the card slot.
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Can I play Soulsilver on 3DS?

Pokemon Soul Silver Version Game Card Compatible with Nintendo DS/NDS/NDSL/NDSi/3DS/2DS Version (Reproduction Version)
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Why does my DS game look bad on 3DS?

Why do Nintendo DS games look blurry on a 3DS? They look blurry because the 3DS screen is slightly bigger than that of the DS, so the games have to be scaled a bit bigger to make them fit the screen.
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Can new 3DS play GBA games?

No, this is not possible.
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Can I play Pokemon Black on 3DS?

Pokémon Black Version 2 is turn-based Action-RPG for the handhelds, Nintendo DS, DSi and 3DS.
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Is Nintendo 3DS going away in 2023?

Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.
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Will 3DS still work in 2023?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Was the 3DS a flop?

Early flop, then price drop

In fact, the 3DS ended up being the weakest console launch for Nintendo since 1995's Virtual Boy (coincidentally, an earlier attempt at 3D gaming). Less than six months later, Nintendo dropped the 3DS price by a staggering $80, to $169.
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Do normal DS cartridges work on 3DS?

Yes, it's possible to play Nintendo DS games on Nintendo 3DS family systems. However, select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy Advance slot of Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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Is it worth keeping 3DS?

If you've never had a 3DS before, you may be wondering if it's worth getting one. I say it absolutely is worth it. With a large range of games (made even larger by its backward compatibility with the DS system's titles), there is no better time to grab one than right now.
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How long do 3DS cartridges last?

How long, though? Only time will ultimately tell, and guesswork based on cycle-data can give you estimates from 20-50 years, potentially longer. But the key point is that it is a lifecycle; just like retro game media, it'll eventually stop working.
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How do I convert my Japanese 3DS to us?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (looks like a wrench), and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings in the lower-right corner.
  3. For the original Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 4 at the top of the screen. ...
  4. Tap Language. ...
  5. Select English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
  6. Tap OK to confirm.
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How do I change my 3DS region from Japan to us?

Instructions
  1. Power off your device.
  2. Copy GodMode9.firm from the GodMode9 .zip to the /luma/payloads/ folder on your SD card.
  3. Copy the gm9 folder from the GodMode9 .zip to the root of your SD card.
  4. Copy the 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image .bin from the CTRTransfer .zip to the /gm9/ folder on your SD card.
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