Are DS cartridges 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 and Nintendo DSi XL from any region. It's possible, however, that future Nintendo DS software will incorporate region encoding.
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Are Nintendo cartridges region locked?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region locked? Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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Can Japanese DS games be played on American DS?

A: Yes, the DS was not region locked, and you can play any region's DS game on the 3ds. Only 3DS games are region locked (the sequel is a 3DS game, not a DS game).
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Are DS Pokemon games region locked?

Region-locking does not apply to Nintendo DS games, which can be played regardless of region, but does apply to Nintendo DSi-enhanced and DSi-exclusive games.
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Do Canadian DS games work in the USA?

Note: These games will usually work perfectly on American consoles and vice versa without conversion issues using a lockout disabler due to both video formats being identical (NTSC).
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Are DS games region coded?

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 and Nintendo DSi XL from any region. It's possible, however, that future Nintendo DS software will incorporate region encoding.
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Can you play European DS games on an American 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 change my DS region?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap Profile.
  4. Tap Region Settings.
  5. Select the country and tap OK.
  6. Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.
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Are 3DS cartridges 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.
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How do you tell what region a DS game is?

How to Identify Games From Other Regions
  1. Check the back or side panel of the game packaging far statements regarding system compatibility. Nintendo 3DS family: "Plays on Nintendo 3DS systems sold for the Americas only." ...
  2. Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label.
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Do American DS games work on UK DS?

DSi and 3DS consoles are region locked but old DS games will work on them. New games are region locked on the new consoles.
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Can American DS play PAL games?

DS games are completely region-free, there is no such thing as a PAL DS game. 3DS games on the other hand are region-locked. Therefore, your American 3DS plays NTSC 3DS games and all DS games.
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Are there fake Nintendo cartridges?

Plastic is often different in color and texture. Some cartridges (e.g. Super Nintendo) sometimes have fake plastic screws rather than metal ones. Most of the time, the engraved Nintendo logo is not identical and the imprints of the plastic injection points following the molding are not the same.
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Can the US Switch play Japanese games?

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.
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Are Japanese Nintendo games region locked?

The Nintendo Switch is region-free, therefore allowing games from any region to be played, whether through physical cartridges or digital downloads. For instance, games from the Nintendo eShop can be purchased and downloaded regardless of region.
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Can 3DS play out of region DS games?

DS games aren't region locked to begin with, so you'll be able to play any region DS games on your 3DS.
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Can a hacked 3DS still play cartridges?

Will I lose any features if I install CFW? No. Consoles with custom firmware can download game updates and run physical cartridges as any other 3DS can.
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Can you change a DS from Japanese to English?

Complete these steps

When the main menu appears, use the stylus and tap on the Settings Menu Panel icon at the bottom middle part of the screen. Tap the Wrench icon. Tap the Globe icon. Tap the box for the language you wish to choose.
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Is the DS region locked reddit?

I'm aware that the DS systems weren't region locked, however the 3DS systems were. However, the 3DS systems are also backwards compatible with DS games.
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Can American 3DS play European games?

Can I play Nintendo 3DS software bought outside the PAL region on my Nintendo 3DS? No, this is not possible.
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Are DS games region locked?

No, the DSi library is region locked.

This means that games designed exclusively for the DSi, sometimes called DSiWare will only play on DSi handhelds from the same region. A European or Australian PAL game will only play on a European or Australian console. You won't be able to play a DSi game from Japan or the USA.
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Do Japanese DS games work on European DS?

Japanese DSi Enhanced games will play fine on the “Phat” DS and the DS Lite, but not A Europrean DSi DSi XL or any European 3DS system. These games will have a TWL Prefix on their label. Japanese DSi Only games will need Japanese DSi, DSi LL or any 3DS system.
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Are US 3DS 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.
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