Can 3DS play Japanese DS games?

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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Can 3DS play any region DS games?

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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Can you play Japanese games on 3DS?

And the 3DS consoles have region locking, you can only play Japanese games on a Japanese console. Japanese 3DS can play any DS game (as in backwards compatibility with the old DS) as those are not region locked. For some reason, 3DS games ARE region locked.
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Can you play Japanese DS games on a European 3DS?

Japanese games won't work on American, European, or Australian 3DS. European games won't work on American, Japanese, or Australian 3DS. Australian games won't work on European, American, or Japanese 3DS. 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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Are 3DS games 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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Do Japanese DS games work on a US Nintendo 3DS?

Are Japanese DS games region free?

DSi Ware games and other downloadable content

The Nintendo DSi Shop is specific to the region for which the system was manufactured. For example, a Japanese system can download DSi Ware games and other software only from the Nintendo DSi Shop for the Japanese region, regardless of where the system is being played.
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Should I region change my 3DS?

You should only perform a region change if you wish to have your system UI is in a language that is not available on your console's current region.
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How to change Japanese 3DS to English?

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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Can I play Japanese Pokemon Black on my 3DS?

Yes on a DS Lite, no on any non-Japanese 3DS model unless you install custom firmware. Pokémon Black 2 is a DSi-Enhanced game, meaning that it has region-locking for consoles after the Original/Lite DS models.
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Do all 3DS games work on DS?

Can I play Nintendo 3DS games on my Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL? No, this is not possible.
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What 3DS models can play DS games?

All 3DS models can play DS and DSi games. However, unlike some DS models they can NOT play Game Boy Advance games... obviously.
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Can a 2DS play DS games?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 2DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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Can 3DS play DS games from other regions?

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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Can you change the Japanese DS language?

Tap the Globe icon. Tap the box for the language you wish to choose. When finished, tap the Confirm Button in the lower right corner. Wait for the confirmation message to disappear, then tap Go Back, then Quit, then Yes to exit.
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Can Japanese 3DS play US games?

Yes, 3DS games are region locked and you won't be able to play it on a North American 3DS. There is an exception however, if you hack/mod your 3DS it can play region locked games. Getting a Japanese 3DS will allow to play any game for the Japanese market.
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Are 3DS regions locked?

Since the 3DS is locked into the region in which it was purchased, it will not work with games downloaded from Japanese or European markets. The same is true for the opposite; a Japanese Nintendo 3DS works just fine for games in Japan but will not work correctly with games purchased from the US.
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Is the 3DS obsolete?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. The Nintendo eShop for the 3DS officially shut down on March 27, 2023. The Nintendo Network online service shut down on April 8, 2024, with the exception of Pokémon Bank, Poké Transporter, and the ability to redownload previously purchased software.
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Do DS games look better on New 3DS XL?

3DS and DS screens are different resolutions - the 3DS has more pixels both ways. When you play a DS game it is expanded to the larger screen, and this always looks worse than it would on the original DS screen.
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Does Nintendo care about 3DS anymore?

As of April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family software. There are no plans to make any further changes at this time.
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Can new 3DS XL play Japanese DS games?

Yes: The same 3DS can play most DS games from any region. There are exceptions as some DSi enhanced and DSi Exclusive games are region locked.
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Are Japanese games region locked?

Most American Sega Saturn discs can be played in Japanese consoles, but most Japanese games are locked for American and European consoles.
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Is the DS Lite better than the DS?

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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