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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Is Nintendo 2DS DS compatible?

Announced in August 2013, the device was released in North America, Europe and Australia on October 12, 2013. The Nintendo 2DS is an entry-level version of the Nintendo 3DS which maintains otherwise identical hardware, similar functionality, and compatibility with software designed for the Nintendo DS and 3DS.
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Can American 2DS play Japanese DS games?

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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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Is 2DS XL region locked for DS games?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
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Can Pokemon be played on a 2DS?

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The Nintendo 2DS is compatible with the same games as the original Nintendo 3DS.
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Do DS games work on 2DS and 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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What games fit in 2DS?

New Nintendo 2DS XL plays all existing Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games* in 2D, including New Nintendo 3DS titles such as Super Nintendo Virtual Console games. Enjoy improved performance that allows for faster download speeds and software loading times.
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Do DS games work on 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 foreign DS games work on 3DS?

yes, since they are ds games, the 3ds is backwards compatible with them, so you are able to play any ds game on the 3ds.
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Do all DS games work on DS XL?

The Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL are backward compatible, meaning that both systems can play nearly every single Nintendo DS game, and even Nintendo DSi titles. To play a DS game in a 3DS or 3DS XL, simply insert the game into the 3DS cartridge slot and pick the game from the 3DS main menu.
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Is the 2DS region locked?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked.
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Is the DSi region-free?

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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Can a Japanese 3DS play English DS games?

And the 3DS consoles have region locking, you can only play Japanese games on a Japanese console. Japanese 3DS can play any DS game (as in backwards compatibility with the old DS) as those are not region locked.
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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 DS games 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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Can a Japanese 3DS play American games?

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. Getting a Japanese 3DS will allow to play any game for the Japanese market.
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Can a Japanese DS play American games?

DS games are not region-locked. DSi and 3DS games are region-locked. You can, but I don't understand why you would want to, if you can read Japanese.
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Can I play Japanese DS games on 3DS?

No. The DS and 3DS family of consoles are region-locked.
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What is the difference between a 3DS and a 2DS?

the only significant difference between a new 2DS and a new 3DS is that the new 3DS can display most 3DS games with a stereoscopic 3D effect(shoebox diorama style 3D effect), they both play the same games and have the same functionality other than that 3D effect.
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Will Mario Kart 7 3DS work on 2DS?

Nintendo 2DS in electric blue is a 2D system that plays all Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS games. Nintendo 2DS is only capable of 2D display. Includes Mario Kart 7 - game offered via download code.
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What happens if you put a new 3DS game in a 3DS?

3DS games are playable on both the 3DS and 3DS XL as well as both the new 3DS and new 3DS XL. You cannot, however, play new 3DS games on the earlier 3DS or 3DS XL but there is only one of those so far.
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Can 3DS and DSi play together?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS supports local wireless multiplayer and wireless interaction with Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DSi system owners.
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Can 3DS and 2DS play together?

Nintendo made 3DS games compatible with the 2DS, so your games will play great.
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Does Nintendo still make 3DS?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. The Nintendo eShop for the 3DS officially shut down on March 27, 2023.
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