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 you play GB games on DS?

What to do. 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 DS has a GBA slot?

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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Which Nintendo DS is backwards compatible?

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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Which is better DS or DS Lite?

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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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. This can also vary depending on the type of game activity.
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Is DS more powerful than N64?

The N64 can render a few more polygons and effects than the DS, but with its smaller screen, the DS does not need as many polygons to do what the N64 can. The only thing the DS really has on the N64, is the time factor and the frame rate. The frame rate on the Nintendo DS, for most games is 6o fps.
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Can Nintendo DS play GBA games?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite do not have a port for the Game Boy Advance Link Cable or Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter. Because of this, there is no way to play multiplayer Game Boy Advance games that require these accessories for multiplayer action.
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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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How much did the DS Lite cost when it came out?

Released in 2006, the DS Lite was a much-needed redesign of the original 2004 Nintendo DS hardware. Sporting a sleek, glossy form factor and bright backlit screens, the $130 device was instrumental in making the Nintendo DS line the most successful handheld gaming platform ever released.
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Is the Nintendo DS Lite discontinued?

In 2011, the Nintendo DS Lite was discontinued from production after selling 93.86 million units.
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What is slot 2 for on a Nintendo DS?

Accessories for the Nintendo DS often came in two forms: those that worked with Slot 1 as a regular DS cartridge, and those that worked in Slot 2 (for Game Boy Advance cartridges) known as a "DS Option Pak" when inserted in the DS or DS Lite system's main menu.
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Can DS play GB color games?

Game Boy Color Games will work on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems. They will not work on the DS, DS Lite, or DSi. Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite Systems. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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How many GB can a DS hold?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size.
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Can you play GB games on 2DS?

3DS or 2DS does not have a cartridge slot for GBA games, although you CAN play DS games on them. You can find a used DS lite for pretty cheap on eBay which is what I did so I can play GBA cartridges. The complete summary: DS Original (often called DS "Phat") and DS Lite had the GBA slot.
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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 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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Do they still sell 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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Is Pokemon Emerald on DS?

Despite the Nintendo DS system making a splash, Pokémon Emerald Version showed that the Game Boy Advance was still an excellent system. Fortunately for Nintendo DS owners, you could transfer Pokémon from any of the Game Boy Advance games into future DS Pokémon RPGs.
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Why can't the DS play Game Boy Color 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 DS play 3DS games?

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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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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Is DS more powerful than PSP?

While the Nintendo DS has a very capable 3D chip, able to render the likes of Super Mario 64, it's no contest that the PSP has more raw power than the DS. Even the launch games (which didn't exactly have a ton of time to be developed) approach the graphical abilities of the PlayStation 2.
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Why were DS games so good?

Many of the best games on DS were built around that distinctive stylus – a method of play that made the console more accessible and approachable – and made smart use of both screens. Nintendo wanted the system to be appealing to players outside of traditional circles, and as a result the library spans over 2000 games.
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