Do all DS games work on all consoles?

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 all Nintendo DS games work on all consoles?

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 regular DS games work on 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. The DS Lite has a DS slot on top and a Game Boy slot on the bottom. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance Game Pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
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What DS plays all 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 3DS games be played on regular DS?

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 family system.
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Do DS games work on 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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Are DS games region locked?

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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What was the last DS game?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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Is the DS Lite better than the DS?

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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Are DS games becoming rare?

Updated on July 11, 2024, by PJ Molloy: It's been over a year since the Wii U Virtual Console shut down, and DS games are less accessible than ever. Demand is high, supply is low, and prices have skyrocketed into the quadruple digits.
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Did the DS Lite have WiFi?

Yes. Games with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection logo can be played online when you are near a wireless access point, such as the one provided by a wireless router in the privacy of your own home or at public hotspots. You can also buy the DS Lite Browser to surf the web on your Nintendo DS Lite.
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Can I bring my Nintendo DS on a plane?

Use of the Nintendo DS may be allowed in planes when wireless data transfer is not used or is switched off. An active wireless communication is shown by rapid flashing of the usage light on the DS.
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Can you play Gameboy on DS?

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.
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Is the DS discontinued?

The Nintendo DS family went from the end of 2004 with the release of the first DS until 2020 when Nintendo finally shuttered the 3DS. Sony's PSP went from the end of 2004 until 2019 when the Vita was discontinued.
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Are Nintendo DS games universal?

Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSiWare software will be displayed in 2D on a Nintendo 3DS system. *2 - Select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the GBA Game Pak slot of the Nintendo DS system are not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, or Nintendo DSi XL systems.
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Do old DS games work on Switch?

The Nintendo Switch console is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other consoles or systems.
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How long can DS Lite last?

The Nintendo DS Lite has four levels of brightness. The battery will last 15-19 hours on the lowest settings, and 5-8 hours on the brightest.
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How much RAM does the DS Lite have?

For some perspective, the DS is roughly as powerful as a Nintendo 64 (Within an order of magnitude). The Nintendo 64 had 4MB of RAM too.
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Will there be a 4DS?

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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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Do they still sell DS?

So it's with some shock that you may have not realized that Nintendo has not only ended production on all DS handhelds in 2020 and the entire line is now inaccessible in its original form, and there are no new copies left at major retailers.
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What is the oldest DS console?

The Nintendo DS (Dual Screen) is a handheld gaming console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was first released in North America on November 21, 2004. Subsequently, it became available in other parts of the world, with releases in Japan (2004) and Europe (2005).
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Why was the Nintendo DS so successful?

Before the Nintendo DS, there were other more popular handhelds like the PlayStation Portable and the Gameboy, but what made the Nintendo more unique above the rest was the features it had including the dual screen, a camera, a game library with diverse games, and other features that made the DS feel like your own.
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Why can't DS play GB 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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Can a DS play ROMs?

To play a video game file on your Nintendo DS, you will need the following items: Nintendo DS R4 card - Used to emulate a Nintendo DS game card. You can find these online or in some tech stores. MicroSD card - Storage for your ROMs.
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Can DS games stop working?

DS games use flash memory, so it depends how often it is written and read. this. works as well as stuff saved on a thumbdrive, i guess. they MIGHT still get corrupted or just die like thumbdrives after a few years.
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