Can you play Japanese games on DSi?

Yes. The original DS and DS Lite have no region lock, so you can play virtually any DS game on them. The DSi and DSi XL are region locked, however, the only games that they will not be able to plan are DSi enhanced games outside of your console's designated region.
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Can US Nintendo 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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Can you change a Japanese DSi to English?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings (wrench) icon. Select the right arrow thee times to go to page 4, then select Language. Select from the options options on the screen: English.
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What games can fit in a DSi?

All DS games are compatible with the DSi, except those that require the GBA slot. Because of its absence, the DSi is not backward compatible with GBA Game Paks or with accessories that require the GBA slot, such as the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak and the Guitar Hero: On Tour series guitar grip.
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Can I play Japanese GBA games on my DS?

Yep, you can play them, but if you have a Japanese game that was supposed to have an extra effect on a DS game, the DS game has to be the SAME region as the GBA game to get the effect... That is the only negative.
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Can 18 Year Old Nintendo DS Run Minecraft?

Is Japanese GBA region locked?

yes, all gameboys are region free. No handheld PAL's thankfully. my Japanese Nemesis gameboy cartridge (gradius in usa) works just fine in my GBA SP2 so even imported old gb games will work in a gba. Forget the TV and get into Vectrex.
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Which DS takes GBA games?

Only the original DS and the DS Lite have a slot for a GBA cartridge, in addition to the slot for the DS cartridge (a few games have extra bonuses if you have a certain cartridge in the GBA slot). The 3DS and its newer models do not- just a slot for a 3DS cartridge that can also hold a DS cartridge.
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Are DSi games still sold?

The DSi Shop has ceased activity on March 31, 2017.
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Can Nintendo DSi play GBA games?

Which models of the Nintendo DS/3DS have a GBA games slot? The original DS and the DS Lite have a slot for GBA cartridges. The DSi, 3DS, New 3DS and 3DS/N3DS variants do not.
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Why did the DSi remove the GBA slot?

Primarily to cut costs and space needed in it. It wasn't just a slot, but additional hardware to allow it to run games made for an older system.
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Can I homebrew a Japanese DSi?

Homebrew can be run for free on all Nintendo DSi consoles, regardless of firmware version or region.
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Can I change my Nintendo DSi region?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings icon. Select the right arrow three times to reach page 4, then select the second option. Select the desired country from the available options on the screen. Select OK (the bottom-right button) to confirm and return to the System Settings.
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Are DSi games region locked?

DSiWare and DSi enhanced games are region locked on DSi only. Therefore, you can import this game and play it on another region's DS/DS Lite, but not a non-Japanese DSi/DSi XL. DSi and DSi-enhanced games are region locked on the DSi and DSiXL consoles. DSiWare is also region locked.
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Will Japanese Switch games work in USA?

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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Were there any DSi exclusive games?

Games
  • Hidden Photo. March 18, 2011. DS. DSI. ...
  • Foto Showdown. November 19, 2009. DS. Foto Showdown allows players to spawn monsters based on the dominant colors in pictures taken by your DSi camera.
  • Hair Salon. November 13, 2009. DS.
  • System Flaw. October 27, 2009. DS. ...
  • Face Training. August 2, 2007. DS.
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Can you play Pokemon Emerald on a DSi?

Can you play Pokémon on a Nintendo DSi? - Quora. Yes. You can play all the DS Pokémon games on a DSi.
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Can DSi 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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Why can't the 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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How much were DSi when they came out?

Nintendo DSi launches in the United States on April 5, 2009, at an MSRP of $169.99. The colors available at launch will be Blue and Black.
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How old is Nintendo DSi?

The Nintendo DSi (ニンテンドーDSi, Nintendō Dīesuai) is the third version of the Nintendo DS handheld. It was first announced in October 2008 and was available in Japan in November of the same year and worldwide in 2009/2010. Development of the DSi began in late 2006, shortly after the release of the DS Lite.
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Is there a difference between DS and DSi games?

All currently available software released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSi. However, as the Nintendo DSi does not have a Game Boy Advance Game Pak Slot, certain games for Nintendo DS that make use of the GBA Game Pak Slot cannot be played, or some of the games' features cannot be used.
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Is Pokemon Emerald on DS?

Despite the Nintendo DS system making a splash, Pokémon Emerald Version showed that the Game Boy Advance was still an excellent system. Fortunately for Nintendo DS owners, you could transfer Pokémon from any of the Game Boy Advance games into future DS Pokémon RPGs.
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Can a DS Lite play DSi games?

Nintendo DSi is within DS family, meaning they are all compatible with each other. Since they have same port for the game cartridge, so the short answer is YES. All of them have port/slot for DS game card, so all of them can play DS game. But only NDS and NDSLite have gameboy advance (GBA) game cartridge slot.
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Can Nintendo DSi XL play Game Boy Advance games?

No, you cannot. There is no GBA slot in the DSi or the above models, including all models of the 3DS. Where can I find Gameboy Advance games? You could go to a local game store that sells used or old games and if you cannot find them there, you can try online.
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