Can you play US games on EU 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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Can you play American DS games on European DS?

Region-locking does not apply to Nintendo DS games, which can be played regardless of region, but does apply to Nintendo DSi-enhanced and DSi-exclusive games.
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Do US games work on UK 3DS?

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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Do PAL DS games work on US DS?

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.
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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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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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Do US DS games work on UK DS?

DS games did not have region lockouts. They will run on any DS or 3DS system. Only 3DS games are region locked. DSi games are also region-locked, on a 3DS as well.
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Do Japanese DS games work on European DS?

For the Most part yes. There are exceptions: 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.
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Can you play American games on European 3DS?

The 3DS is region locked for 3DS games but plays other regions of DS games in its backwards compatability.
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Can an American 3DS play European DS games?

All 3DS XLs are region-locked. Japanese games and European games do not work properly on a North American 3DS XL, if at all.
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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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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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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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Why won't my DS charge in Europe?

Yes, the voltage is different in Europe so you're going to need European chargers. USB chargers would probably be ideal but you said you don't have that option. Whatever you do, DON'T plug your 3ds / etc anywhere.
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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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Do all Nintendo DS games work on all consoles?

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 DS games work on any 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 consoles are region free?

List of Region Free Consoles/Handhelds
  • GameBoy.
  • Sega Game Gear.
  • GameBoy Color.
  • GameBoy Advance.
  • Nintendo DS/DSi/DSi XL (With the exception of DSi only games)
  • PSP (With the exception of UMD Movies)
  • PlayStation 3 (Except for Persona 4 Arena and Way of the Samurai 3)
  • PS Vita.
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Why is Nintendo region locked?

Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users. In order to make the process convenient for users, we will be as flexible as possible with how we define each region.
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What is the difference between the DS and the DS Lite?

What Is the Difference between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite? The Nintendo DS Lite offers a smaller, sleeker package with a brighter screen, larger stylus, and a longer-lasting rechargeable battery than the original Nintendo DS. The unique game play features and wireless connectivity remain intact.
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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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What DS game sold the most?

The best-selling game on the Nintendo DS is New Super Mario Bros. First released in North America on May 15, 2006, it went on to sell nearly 31 million units worldwide. There are a total of 74 Nintendo DS games on this list which are confirmed to have sold or shipped at least one million units.
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