Can you play old DS games on new DS?

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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Can I play DS games on New 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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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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Do old DS games work on Switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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Can you play original DS games on the 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.
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Are Nintendo DS games interchangeable?

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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What can I do with my old Nintendo DS?

A variety of programs allow you to recycle your Nintendo products locally. Nintendo recommends that you choose a recycler with a commitment to supporting environmental stewardship who will handle the donated material in a responsible way.
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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 Nintendo Switch run older games?

Nintendo Switch Online members have ongoing access to compilations of classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games with added online play. Members can play as many of the games as they want, as often as they like, for as long as they have an active membership.
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Is there a way to put DS games on Switch?

Unlike previous Nintendo consoles, Switch doesn't allow you to stick a DS or 3DS cartridge into it. Anything from the Wii and GameCube can't fit in the Switch either. Actually, the Switch can only accept its own proprietary cartridges. Different from previous Nintendo consoles, there's no virtual console on the Switch.
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Will DS games eventually stop working?

Technically yes, DS games use flash memory, so it depends how often it is written and read. They should in theory last long enough for your grandkids to play them.
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Do DS game cartridges expire?

PSA: Yes, Your DS And 3DS Cartridges Will Eventually Deteriorate, But Don't Panic. In book preservation, processes are established and closely followed. Manuscripts and first editions are kept in carefully managed vault-like facilities, where humidity and access is carefully managed.
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Are DS games 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 regular DS games on a 2DS?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 2DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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Can 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. There are two main reasons for this: The Nintendo DS is designed for wireless play and lacks a link cable port.
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Can a Nintendo Switch last 10 years?

How long does a Nintendo Switch last? The lifespan of your Nintendo Switch is 6–10 years if you take good care of it. You shouldn't have any wear and tear or issues with internal components before then.
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Can I get my old games on my new Switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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What does a DS stand for?

Of course it stands for Dual Screen! Nintendo claimed that the 'DS' means 'Developers' System', but that's at least partly a lie.
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When did DS end?

The original DS and DS Lite are backwards compatible with GBA games. However, multiplayer is not supported and like the Game Boy Micro, original Game Boy and Game Boy Color games cannot be played. All the models were discontinued worldwide in 2014, following the release of the Nintendo 3DS in early 2011.
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Is the 3DS finished?

Please note: The manufacturing of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has ended.
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What is the rarest game for Nintendo DS?

If you want to see how rare DS games have become, you may want to sit down first.
  • 8 Pokemon SoulSilver Version. ...
  • 7 Solatorobo: Red The Hunter. ...
  • 6 PowerBike. ...
  • 5 Shepherd's Crossing 2. ...
  • 4 Pokemon HeartGold Version Pokewalker Bundle. ...
  • 3 Pokemon Distribution Cartridges. ...
  • 2 The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Demo. ...
  • 1 Veggy World.
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Who buys old DS games?

Here at musicMagpie, we'll give you an instant price for your Nintendo DS games and you'll get paid the day we receive your items.
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