Can a DS play Game Boy Color games?

While the Nintendo DS is compatible with Game Boy Advance games, it is not able to play Game Boy Color or original Game Boy games. There are two main reasons for this: The Nintendo DS is designed for wireless play and lacks a link cable port.
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What can play Game Boy Color games?

Special Game Boy Color games designed for use with the Game Boy Color. These are marked as such on their packaging and cannot be run on conventional Game Boys or the Super Game Boy. These games can however be played on the Game Boy Advance/Game Boy Advance SP.
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Why couldn t the DS play Game Boy games?

The Nintendo DS and DS Lite systems lack the special processor that is required to play these games. Because of the age of the processor, and the difficulty in adding that processor to an already highly complicated architecture, the processor was not included in the final design of these systems.
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How do I put Game Boy games on my DS?

How to Insert a Game Boy Advance Game Pak
  1. Remove the Game Pak Slot Cover from the Game Pak Slot (SLOT-2). ...
  2. With the label side of the Game Boy Advance Game Pak facing away from the Nintendo DS Lite, insert the Game Pak and press it down until it stops. ...
  3. Carefully lift up the screen into the open position.
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Do Game Boy Color games work on original Game Boy?

While the majority of the games are Game Boy Color exclusive, approximately 30% of the games released are compatible with the original Game Boy. Most Game Boy Color games released after 1999 are not compatible with the original Game Boy.
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Which DS can play Game Boy games?

Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite Systems. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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Do Game Boy roms work on DS?

If you mean original Gameboy games, then no, they are not supported. They don't even fit in the cartridge slot anyway if I remember correctly. The DS Lite only supports Gameboy Advance games.
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Can the DS play 3DS games?

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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Can DS connect to Game Boy?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite do not have a port for the Game Boy Advance Link Cable or Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter.
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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.
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Why did Nintendo stop making DS games?

The biggest factor in Nintendo's decision to stop making DS games was undoubtedly the rise of smartphones and their associated app stores.
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Is the DS a Game Boy?

The Game Boy's successor, the Nintendo DS, was released in 2004. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo DS saw multiple iterations, including the DS Lite, DSi, and Nintendo 3DS line of handheld consoles.
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What was the last GBC game?

This list of Game Boy Color games includes 915 licensed releases from the platform's launch in 1998 to the final release in 2003. The last official release for the system was Doraemon no Study Boy: Kanji Yomikaki Master, which was released in Japan on July 18, 2003.
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Can Nintendo DS Lite play Game Boy games?

Like the original DS, the Nintendo DS Lite is compatible with Game Boy Advance Game Paks as well as Nintendo DS game cards. The DS Lite has a DS slot on top and a Game Boy slot on the bottom. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance Game Pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
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What is the best Gameboy type?

The best Gameboy model is the Gameboy Advance AGB 01. Out of the 118.69 consoles Nintendo Gameboy sold, 81.58 million consoles were the Gameboy Advance. Its popularity is due its form being easy to hold and much more.
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What can you do with old DS?

You can resell or trade your device online with someone that may be interested, or you can bring it in to your local game shop to see if you can get store credit for it. Recycle your console instead of throwing it into the trash.
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Can 2DS run 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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What happens if you put a new 3DS game in a 3DS?

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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Are DS ROMs legal?

In conclusion, downloading Nintendo DS ROM files without permission from the copyright holder is illegal in most countries and carries certain risks due to potential malicious software contained within these files.
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Is emulating DS games illegal?

The internet will give you a lot of answers, but we talked to a lawyer to get a more definitive answer. Emulators are legal to download and use, however, sharing copyrighted ROMs online is illegal.
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Is it legal to emulate DS games?

People making Nintendo emulators and Nintendo ROMs are helping publishers by making old games available that are no longer being sold by the copyright owner. This does not hurt anyone and allows gamers to play old favourites. What's the problem? The problem is that it's illegal.
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Are Game Boys worth money?

An original Game Boy can be worth up to $1,500 today.
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Is Pokemon Gold a Game Boy Color game?

Game cart only. Tested and working. New save battery.
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What does DX mean on Game Boy games?

on the cart (its only on the box they came with) and the “DX” version carts always seem to be black colored, however Wario Land II had both a production run of black and grey carts but the “DX” in Links Awakening DX means its been GBC enhanced from the original therefor it should have a black cart (as most “can play on ...
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