Can you play European games on American DS?

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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Do European 3DS games work on American systems?

Can I play Nintendo 3DS software bought outside the PAL region on my Nintendo 3DS? No, this is not possible. A Nintendo 3DS bought in the PAL region only plays software from that region.
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Are Nintendo DS games region locked?

All Nintendo handheld consoles except both Nintendo DSi models and the Nintendo 3DS are fully region-free. In the case of the former, only the physical and digital games that cannot be played on earlier DS models are region-locked.
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Can you play UK DS games on US 3DS?

DS games are completely region-free, there is no such thing as a PAL DS game. 3DS games on the other hand are region-locked. Therefore, your American 3DS plays NTSC 3DS games and all DS games.
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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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Are Nintendo DS games universal?

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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 DS games becoming rare?

Some games doubled or even tripled in value, becoming inaccessible to anyone who's not the Monopoly Man. If that wasn't enough, DS titles became even rarer when the Wii U eShop closed in March 2023. The service was the only way to buy DS games from Nintendo for many years.
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Do European DS games work 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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Is DS region locked on 3DS?

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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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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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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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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Does region locking still exist?

The region lock is still likely a thing because there are reasons for such that go beyond pricing. But the price comp now more or less mimics the function at a certain level. The default region lock set by Steam is for definitely pricing reason.
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Can you play EU switch games in US?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region-locked? 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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Can you play a Japanese DS game on a American 3DS?

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 European games work on American PS4?

The PlayStation 4 (PS4, PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro) and PlayStation 5 (PS5, PS5 Digital Edition) hardware isn't region locked, but any available add-on content is tied to a regional PlayStation Store.
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Can you play Japanese DS games on an English DS?

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 3DS play all DS games?

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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Do 3DS games work on old DS?

No, of course not. The 3DS is not just a new kind of DS like the DSi was. It is a completely different system with much better and more powerful hardware, and the 3DS games are made specifically for that more powerful system. The DS can't handle what the 3DS can.
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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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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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Can you unlock a region locked 3DS?

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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What's the rarest DS game?

The 7 Rarest Nintendo DS Games (& How Much They're Worth)
  • 7 Commando: Steel Disaster ($201)
  • 6 Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow ($205)
  • 5 Sideswiped ($240)
  • 4 Powerbike ($293)
  • 3 Solatorobo: Red The Hunter ($319)
  • 2 Shepherd's Crossing 2 ($344)
  • 1 Veggy World ($388)
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Why are old Pokemon DS games so expensive?

Originally Answered: Why are older Pokemon games worth so much? Pokemon games are part of the second biggest video game series, right after Mario games. This means that once a game is taken off the store shelves, its value starts to rise, and it becomes “collectible”.
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Are Nintendo DS worth any money?

Something could change, but as of right now there's no reason to think that a DS will become valuable. Also, there are quite a few of them out there, so the market is flooded. Will old Gameboy & Nintendo DS devices increase in value in the next 10 years? Not really.
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