Can you play American DS games on a UK 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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Is the 3DS region locked for DS games?

DS games (which are playable on 3DS) are by and large region free, so you can buy any DS game from anywhere and play them on any 3DS machine. There are few exceptions, such as DSi Enhanced games like Pokemon gen 5 games, although the western version of those are region free for some reason.
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Can you play American 3DS games on European 3DS?

No, this is not possible.
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Can I play American Nintendo DS games on a European console?

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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Can you play any DS game on the 3DS?

Can I Play Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS Games on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems? 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 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 I play Heartgold on 3DS?

You can play any Pokémon games on your 2DS as long as they are in the Nintendo DS or 3DS family of systems. Titles include Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heart Gold, Soul Silver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
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Will US Nintendo DS games work in UK?

DS games did not have region lockouts. They will run on any DS or 3DS system. Only 3DS games are region locked.
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Can Japanese 3DS play American DS games?

Answers. 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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Do US 3DS games work on Japanese 3DS?

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 change the region on a 3DS?

This is done by installing the 11.15. 0 CTRTransfer image for the region you want to switch to. After installing the image, you can update your console normally to the latest firmware (11.17. 0).
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How do I know if my 3DS game is European?

Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label. If the code does not end in "USA," then it is meant for an overseas market.
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Do Japanese DS games work on European 3DS?

No. The DS and 3DS family of consoles are region-locked.
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Can a 3DS be region free?

If a console shipped region-locked, it will remain officially region locked ever after. You can have a region-free system if you install CFW. You can have a region-free system if you install CFW.
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Is the ps2 region free?

The PlayStation and PlayStation 2 are region-locked into three regions: NTSC U/C, NTSC-J, and PAL. However, it is possible to disable region locking on said systems via a modchip or performing a disk-swap when the console starts.
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What is a PAL 3DS?

Well first PAL doesn't apply to 3DS, they all use the same display. PAL is the signal used for European broadcast TV, while the US and Japan used NTSC (and a few outliers like France used SECAM). They used the same screen in every country's 3DS so there's no issue with video standards.
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Can 3DS play all 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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Will an American 3DS charger work on a Japanese 3DS?

A: Yes! I use the original charger that came with my NA 3DS to charge my JP 3DS.
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Can you set a Japanese 3DS to English?

Nintendo 3DS are region locked, so if you bought a Japanese 3DS it will only offer a select number of languages, excluding English. The Switch, however, is not region locked, and you can switch back and forth from Japanese to English as much as you'd like.
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Can US games work in UK?

In conclusion, it is possible for American Xbox games to work in the UK if the user has the correct hardware and software. While certain games may not be able to be used due to region coding or compatibility issues, many popular titles are available for both regions.
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Do Japanese DS games work on UK DS?

Yes, as long as they aren't DSi. The 3DS is only region-locked for DSi/3DS games. You can play DS games from around the world, though.
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Why are DS games 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 I play Soulsilver on 3DS?

A: Yes, you can use this Nintendo DS cartridge that contains Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSliver to play on Nintendo DS, 3DS, and 3DS XL. Was this answer helpful?
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Can you play Zelda on 3DS?

Yes, you can play The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on a normal 3DS by purchasing it from the Nintendo eShop. The game is available for download on the Nintendo eShop for the 3DS system.
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