Can a new DS play old 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.
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Does Nintendo DS have backwards compatibility?

Backwards Compatibility

The system features two separate ports, one for DS Game Cards and one for Game Boy Advance Game Paks. The system is compatible with the GBA's entire back catalogue of games (playable in single player mode only).
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Can you transfer games from one DS to another?

On the source system

From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings icon and then Open. Tap Other Settings. Tap 4 and then System Transfer. On New Nintendo 2DS XL, tap 3 and then System Transfer.
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Can the new 2DS XL play original DS games?

New Nintendo 2DS XL plays all existing Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games* in 2D, including New Nintendo 3DS titles such as Super Nintendo Virtual Console games. Enjoy improved performance that allows for faster download speeds and software loading times.
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Can regular DS games work on DS Lite?

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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Do old DS games work on new DS?

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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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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Will there be a 4DS?

The Nintendo 4DS

The recently announced Nintendo 4DS is aiming to release at April 24th 2024, and it will be the last member in the DS family.
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Can you play original DS games on switch?

The Nintendo Switch console is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other consoles or systems.
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Can you still redownload DS games?

If you previously purchased a digital game from Nintendo eShop (either through the official Nintendo website or directly on the device), but it is no longer stored on the device, you may be able to download it again. You can do this by directly accessing Nintendo eShop and accessing your purchase history.
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Are DS games locked?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not region-locked, with the exception of the iQue DS, which can play Nintendo DS games, but its games cannot be played on other region systems.
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Can Nintendo DS connect to each other?

Multi-Card Play: Each player can wirelessly connect to other Nintendo DS systems to play a multiplayer game.
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Why did Nintendo stop making DS?

Another major factor in Nintendo's decision was lackluster sales figures for its newer models such as the 3DS and 2DS systems. Despite attempts by Nintendo to keep up with trends such as augmented reality (AR) gaming, sales simply weren't enough to justify continued development on those platforms.
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Do they still sell DS?

So it's with some shock that you may have not realized that Nintendo has not only ended production on all DS handhelds in 2020 and the entire line is now inaccessible in its original form, and there are no new copies left at major retailers.
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What does DS stand for on Nintendo?

The DS, an initialism for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld games: two LCD screens working in tandem (the bottom one being a touchscreen), a built-in microphone and support for wireless connectivity.
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What does the DS stand for?

It's most commonly assumed to stand for Dual Screen, but Nintendo prefers to say it stands for Developers' System, since their hope was that it would give developers the tools to create more innovative games.
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Will there be anymore DS?

Is the Nintendo DS line dead? It's all but dead. Nintendo recently announced they are done making games for the 3DS, and with the Switch all the rage now, it's unlikely that Nintendo will ever go back to the DS line again (except maybe down the road for a nostalgia product).
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Is Nintendo making another 3DS?

Please note: The manufacturing of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has ended.
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Are DS games still being produced?

Are new DS games still being created and played, or should I go with something older like the GBA? The last game for Nintendo DS was Disney Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay in 2014. The last game for DSiWare was Crazy Train in 2016.
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Are DS games becoming rare?

Updated on July 11, 2024, by PJ Molloy: It's been over a year since the Wii U Virtual Console shut down, and DS games are less accessible than ever. Demand is high, supply is low, and prices have skyrocketed into the quadruple digits.
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What was the last game released for the DS?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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What is the most common DS game?

This is a list of video games for the Nintendo DS video game console that have sold or shipped at least one million copies. The best-selling game on the Nintendo DS is New Super Mario Bros.
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