Can a 3DS XL play new 3DS games?

3DS games are playable on both the 3DS and 3DS XL as well as both the new 3DS and new 3DS XL. You cannot, however, play new 3DS games on the earlier 3DS or 3DS XL but there is only one of those so far.
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Is the 3DS XL backwards compatible?

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. To play a DS game in a 3DS or 3DS XL, simply insert the game into the 3DS cartridge slot and pick the game from the 3DS main menu.
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Can the 3DS XL play all DS games?

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. However, some specific features or accessories that use the AGB slot are not compatible.
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What's the difference between 3DS XL and New 3DS XL?

The New 3DS XL > original 3DS and XL. New has face tracking 3D to keep a stable image, original does not. New has a more powerful processor and more RAM, and thus some games, namely Fire Emblem Warriors and Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, are only playable on the New and not the original.
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Are they no longer making 3DS games?

The Nintendo Switch has largely replaced the 3DS. Since the Switch functions as both home and portable console, it doesn't make sense to develop games on older hardware. As such no more games were being developed for the 3DS.
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Does 3DS have better graphics than DS?

The 3DS has a larger screen resolution than the DS - comparing just the bottom screens, it's a difference of 25% both horizontally and vertically (or in terms of area, just over 50% more detailed than the DS).
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Can you play Mario 64 DS on 3DS?

A: Yes! Compatible with all Nintendo DS line and the 3DS line as well!
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Can I play Pokemon Black on 3DS?

Can I play Pokemon Black on 3DS? Since Pokémon Black is a game that originally released on the Nintendo DS, and the 3DS can play any DS game, you should be able to play it if you have the cartridge.
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How much did the 3DS XL cost when it came out?

The Nintendo 3DS XL, a larger model featuring a 90% larger screen, was first released in Japan and Europe in July 2012. In August 2012, it launched in the US for $199.99.
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Does old 3DS XL use SD or microSD?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. miniSD and microSD cards are compatible with the use of an SD card adapter.
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Does Super Mario Bros work on 3DS?

You have the option to play the entire game in two-player multiplayer mode. As the first of the traditional side-scrolling Mario games to be developed specifically for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS, gamers will find a great mix of the familiar and the not so familiar when they play New Super Mario Bros. 2.
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Can you play New Super Mario Bros on 3DS XL?

A: You can play it on your 3DS XL just fine!
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Can you still download games on Nintendo 3DS XL?

As of 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase software or DLC in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.
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What DS can play all DS games?

All currently available software released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSi.
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Can you play as Yoshi in Super Mario 64 DS?

When beginning the game, you will start as Yoshi as Mario, Luigi, and Wario were captured and locked away in Peach's room by Bowser and his army. You need to find the corresponding keys to unlock their characters. Once you do, you can switch between the characters by entering the room they were locked inside.
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Is Mario Kart DS 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.
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Can I play 3DS roms on DS?

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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Is 3DS stronger than GameCube?

Aside from the 3DS having over twice the memory it can also address ROM sizes of up to 8GB, has gyro controls, built-in internet functions and mass storage compatibility. All of these are very powerful features that allowed devs to make games that could never be done on the GameCube.
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What is better a 3DS or a DSi?

With its two external cameras, the Nintendo 3DS takes pictures in the third dimension. The Nintendo DSi takes pictures too, but not in 3D. The 3DS also plays MP3 and AAC music files from an SD card. The DSi plays AAC files from an SD card, but it doesn't support MP3 files.
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Is new 3DS faster than old 3DS?

The 3DS has 2 cores (1 reserved for home menu and services like wifi). The New 3DS has 4 cores (1.5 reserved for home menu, improved 3D, and services). This is 2.5x the number of usable cores for games, with a clock speed 3x as fast, for an effective 7.5x speed in an optimized game.
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Does 3DS WIFI still work?

Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for supporting our products. At 4pm PDT on April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software.
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Is Pokemon bank shutting down in 2024?

Nintendo 3DS online services will be discontinued in April 2024. While Pokémon Bank can be used beyond that date, we encourage players to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME at their earliest convenience.
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Can you still mod a 3DS?

Yes, you can still install custom firmware on your 3DS, even after the closure of eShop.
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