Does Nintendo DS save to cartridge?

The Nintendo DS game cartridge uses flash memory, to store the game data and an EEPROM to save user data/saves. However, some games do not have save memory.
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Are games saved on the DS or the cartridge?

Do Nintendo 3DS Games Save to the SD Card/microSD Card/System Memory? No. While some Game Cards do save SpotPass and StreetPass information to the SD card or system memory, game progress (levels completed, items collected, etc.) is saved to the Nintendo 3DS Game Card.
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Do DS cartridges have memory?

Game cards for the Nintendo DS range from 64 megabits to 4 gigabits (8–512 MB) in capacity. The cards contain an integrated flash memory for game data and an EEPROM to save user data such as game progress or high scores. However, there are a small number of games that have no save memory such as Electroplankton.
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Where is DS game data saved?

Save data is stored in the System Memory, and for the most part, it is associated to the individual user. So long as the same user is selected on the console, the save data will not be impacted whether the software is played from a game card or downloaded from the Nintendo eShop.
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Do DS games use batteries to save?

Almost every DS game cart don't have batteries on the carts. They use Flash Memory (similar to SD cards) to store your Save files on the carts, and the DS or 3DS system own clock is used to keep track of time.
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Why do DS games save on the cartridge?

The Nintendo DS game cartridge uses flash memory, to store the game data and an EEPROM to save user data/saves. However, some games do not have save memory.
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How long will Nintendo DS cartridges last?

How long, though? Only time will ultimately tell, and guesswork based on cycle-data can give you estimates from 20-50 years, potentially longer. But the key point is that it is a lifecycle; just like retro game media, it'll eventually stop working.
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Can you save games on Nintendo DS?

Answers. Press "start", select "save" from drop down menu and press "A".
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How do I backup my DS game saves?

You can create a backup of save data for compatible downloadable software. To back up save data, select a title on the HOME Menu, touch the arrow at the bottom of the Touch Screen, then select SAVE DATA BACKUP. To restore a backup, go to System Settings, then select DATA MANAGEMENT and SAVE DATA BACKUP.
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Why wont my DS cartridge work?

Check the Nintendo DS Game Slot using a strong light source such as a torch or lamp for any visible discolouration, contamination or foreign material on the connector pins (do not insert anything into the game slot). In addition also check the connector pins of your Game Cards or Game Paks.
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How long do DS game batteries last?

Battery life largely depends upon the game being played, but it can last about 10 hours, which is comparable to the Game Boy Advance SP.
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How do you remove a DS cartridge?

To remove the game card, press down slightly on the Game Card in the DS Game Card Slot. The card should spring up slightly. Grab the card by the edge and remove it from the system.
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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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Do cartridge games get updated?

Updates are saved to the sd card or internal storage. If you put the cartridge in a different system it will be the original game from the cartridge and you will have to update it again. Why doesn't Nintendo remaster more iconic games for the Switch? Is the Nintendo Switch still worth it after 2022?
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How do I transfer data from my Nintendo DS?

How to Transfer Content Between Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS Systems
  1. Turn on the source system and select System Settings from the Home menu.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap 3, then tap System Transfer.
  4. Tap Transfer from a System in the Nintendo 3DS Family.
  5. Read the information and tap Agree.
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How do I transfer games from DS to DS?

Source System
  1. From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap 3 and then System Transfer.
  4. Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS.
  5. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
  6. Tap Send from This System.
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What is an R4 card for DS?

The R4 (also known as Revolution for DS) is an unlicensed flash cartridge for the Nintendo DS handheld system. It allows ROMs and homebrew to be booted on the Nintendo DS handheld system from a microSD card.
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Does DS have a game store?

The 3DS and WiiU shops are still up and running, and any games sold there are still purchasable. This includes a select few DS games which have been released on the WiiU eShop and work only only on the WiiU. The DS itself didn't have an eShop, so you can only buy physical games for it.
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How do you save in DS Mario?

From starting the game the only way to save is completing a castle level of each world. But after you beat the final boss you'll be able to save at anytime through the pause menu.
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Can you transfer DS games to Switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased on Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo 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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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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Do cartridges last longer than discs?

There is a lot of consern right now in the retro gaming community over the problem of disc rot, the disc's of early disc based console's like the PS1 and 2 weren't exactly made to last, especially if used frequently, cartridges are know for lasting much longer than disc's but how much longer is the question, I have no ...
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What was the last Nintendo DS model made?

As of December 31, 2013, Nintendo has sold 42.74 million units, including 15.21 million Nintendo 3DS XLs and 2.11 million Nintendo 2DS units. The last handheld console in the 3DS family was the New Nintendo 2DS XL, which was released in June/July 2017 across five different countries.
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Why are some DS games so expensive?

DS games have become extremely expensive in recent years, with prices doubling or even tripling due to increased demand and limited supply. Rare DS games like Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times, Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier, and Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker can cost hundreds of dollars.
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