Does the Nintendo Switch take 3DS games?

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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Do 3DS cards work on Switch?

Despite its similarities, the Switch is not compatible with DS and 3DS cards.
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Can you play 3DS games on any other console?

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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How to connect 3DS to Switch?

What to do
  1. Select your user icon on the Nintendo Switch Home Menu.
  2. Highlight Friend Suggestions, and then use the L/R Buttons to highlight the picture of the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems. ...
  3. Enter your Nintendo Account password if prompted, then select OK.
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Can Switch run 3DS games?

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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Can I transfer my 3DS Pokemon to Switch?

Pokémon transferred to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Bank cannot be transferred back to Pokémon Bank or used with Nintendo 3DS titles. Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to the Nintendo Switch and smart device versions of Pokémon HOME.
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What systems can run 3DS games?

What Nintendo Consoles Are Compatible with 3DS Games?
  • 1 Nintendo 3DS Console: Compatible.
  • 2 Nintendo 3DS XL Console: Compatible.
  • 3 Nintendo 2DS Console: Compatible.
  • 4 Nintendo 2DS XL Console: Compatible.
  • 5 Xbox One Console: Partially Compatible.
  • 6 Nintendo DS, DSi, and DSi XL Consoles: Incompatible.
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Can 3DS and switch play together?

Short Answer: Not Directly. Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch and the 3DS cannot directly play together.
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Is there a console that plays 3DS games?

Designed with great value in mind, Nintendo 2DS is a perfect entry level console that plays all your favourite Nintendo 3DS games in 2D! With Nintendo 2DS, enjoy amazing games, applications and features that allow you to connect with friends and the global Nintendo community with sharing options.
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Do regular Nintendo games work on 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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Does Nintendo still sell 3DS games?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Is Nintendo still supporting the 3DS?

As of 8 April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings and data distribution.
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Why won't Nintendo put 3DS games on Switch?

This might seem like a bummer, but there's a good reason for it. The Nintendo Switch and the 3DS are built on different technology platforms. This means they use different types of game cards and have different ways of playing games. Think of them as apples and oranges – both are fruit, but they're not the same kind!
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Can you put 3DS games in a Switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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Has the 3DS been discontinued?

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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Can you play 3DS games on anything else?

3DS games are cartridges. They can be take out, and put into another Nintendo DS. They are not assigned to particular consoles and strictly forbidden from being played on others.
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Can I still play my 3DS games?

Nintendo 3DS games can still be played single-player or in a remote multiplayer setting provided no connection to Nintendo's servers is necessary, but with the 3DS eShop going down last night (essentially Nintendo's equivalent to an app store) it's no longer possible to buy more games unless they're second-hand and ...
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What is the 3DS compatible with?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 3DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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Can you transfer 3DS games?

If you own a 3DS and want to upgrade to the New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL and want to make it your primary device, note that you can transfer all your system settings, games and save data very easily.
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Is Pokémon Bank still active in 2024?

It's kinda too bad that Pokemon Bank gets closed for good in April 2024, but what happens to Pokemon Home's Subscription when you transfer Pokemon from older gens to new gens?
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