Can a DS play Japanese games?

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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Can American DS play Japanese games?

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 DS games region locked?

Basically, everything up to Nintendo DS is not region-locked. Any software that is DSi-exclusive is region-locked. As of the 3DS, everything is region-locked. South Africa is located in the PAL region, so you could buy games in Europe and send them, but not in the US.
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Can DS play Japanese GBA games?

"Anyway, GBA and DS games aren't region-locked, so you can use any combination of game and handheld you wish." I know for a fact that GBA games aren't region-coded. I played some right when the advance came out.
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Which DS models can play GBA?

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 Japanese DS games work on a US Nintendo DS?

Can any DS play Gameboy 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.
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How do I change my Nintendo 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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Do Japanese DS games work on US 3DS?

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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Will Japanese 3DS games work in the US?

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.
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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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Does region matter for DS games?

Yes, Nintendo DS Games are Region Free!

Good news for gamers! Nintendo DS games are indeed region free. This means you can play any DS game from any part of the world on your DS console without any hitches.
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Why are DS region locked?

Region-locking is used in all systems in the Nintendo DSi family and the Nintendo 3DS family and all Nintendo home consoles prior to the Nintendo Switch. Most markets only retail one region of system and games, to prevent consumers accidentally purchasing games that are not compatible with their own system.
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Can Japanese games run on US Nintendo Switch?

One of the great features of the Nintendo Switch is that it is region free. This means that you can use your console anywhere in the world without any compatibility issues. Whether you buy your Switch in Japan, Europe, or America, you can play games from any region on it.
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Do Japanese switch games work on us?

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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Is Pokemon Black region locked?

The JP version is region-locked when played on a DSi, DSi XL, or 3DS. The US and EU versions are region-free.
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Are 3DS games playable 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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Can Japanese 3DS only play Japanese games?

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.
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Can you play Japanese Pokemon games in English?

Let's Go Pikachu (JP version) has multiple language support, English included. If you are interested in language support options for any Switch games, visit JP region e-shop via browser and auto translate. All games have their supported languages listed.
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Can you change language on DS games?

Launch the game; at the Main menu, select the last listing (e.g., "Options", "Opciones", etc.). In the Options menu, tap on the third listing. Tap on the desired language (English).
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How do I get my Japanese 3DS to English?

How to Change the System Language on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems
  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.
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Can you homebrew a Japanese DSi?

Homebrew open in new window applications are unlicensed software made for closed systems such as the Nintendo DSi. These applications can range from utilities to custom homebrew games. Homebrew can be run for free on all Nintendo DSi consoles, regardless of firmware version or region.
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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 can't ds play gameboy 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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Which Nintendo DS is backwards compatible?

Backwards Compatible
  • Nintendo 3DS Family.
  • Nintendo 2DS.
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