Do new DS games work on old DS?

It depends on what you consider a “new Nintendo DS game”. If you mean a game that came out late in the DS' life time, than sure go ahead. If you mean a 3DS game, those are incompatible with the original Nintendo DS.
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Can a new DS play old DS games?

You don't need to enable a special setting or update your device to play older DS titles on your 3DS. Plug your Nintendo DS game into the 3DS cartridge slot. Select the game cartridge icon from the bottom menu on your 3DS and the game will load.
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Do DS games work on all DS 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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Are 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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Can you play DS games on a 2 DS?

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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What DS can play all DS games?

Virtually every single DS game can be played on the 3DS as well as the 3DS XL, the 2DS and the new 2DS XL systems too. It is, in my opinion, one of the biggest selling points of the 3DS system itself. The 3DS has some of the best handheld games.
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Which DS are backwards compatible?

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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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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Why was Nintendo DS discontinued?

Because the 3DS was released. Generally when a new generation of a console is released they discontinue the previous generation of that console.
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Why did Nintendo stop making DS games?

The biggest factor in Nintendo's decision to stop making DS games was undoubtedly the rise of smartphones and their associated app stores.
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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 u play 3DS games on 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 familiy system.
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Do all DS games work on 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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Do DS games stop working?

If you keep it in a clean, dry environment at non-extreme temperatures, with no bugs crawling all over it, your DS or 3DS game could last much longer than 20 years. The save battery might die, but the internal ROM will retain its coding, and that battery can be replaced.
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What can you do with old DS?

You can resell or trade your device online with someone that may be interested, or you can bring it in to your local game shop to see if you can get store credit for it. Recycle your console instead of throwing it into the trash.
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What happens if you put a Gameboy game in a 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. 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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What does the DS stand for?

The DS, an initialism for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld games: two LCD screens working in tandem (the bottom one being a touchscreen), a built-in microphone and support for wireless connectivity.
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Is the DS still being made?

The DS is a small machine that can fold open to reveal two screens. One screen is a touchscreen, which lets people play video games made just for the Nintendo DS. The system comes with two styluses, which are used to touch the screen. The Nintendo DS was discontinued in 2013.
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Is 2DS discontinued?

The Nintendo 2DS was discontinued in Japan in 2019 and in the rest of the world in 2020, along with the other systems in the Nintendo 3DS family.
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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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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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Are Nintendo DS worth any money?

Something could change, but as of right now there's no reason to think that a DS will become valuable. Also, there are quite a few of them out there, so the market is flooded. Will old Gameboy & Nintendo DS devices increase in value in the next 10 years? Not really.
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Why was the DS so popular?

The Original Nintendo DS Console

The DS stood for two things, both “Developer's System” and “Dual Screen”. It introduced a brand new way of gaming to millions of gamers worldwide. It had two LCD screens, one of which was a touch screen.
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Is the DS a Gameboy?

The Game Boy's successor, the Nintendo DS, was released in 2004. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo DS saw multiple iterations, including the DS Lite, DSi, and Nintendo 3DS line of handheld consoles.
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