Why cant i play ds games on my 3ds?

Your 3DS cannot access features or use accessories that accessed the Game Boy Advance game slot on the Nintendo DS (slot 2). DS games are not compatible with SpotPass or StreetPass. A few DS games required the use of the AGB slot. Those games are not compatible with the 3DS.

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2023-05-19 20:37:07

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Can i play ds games on a 2ds xl?
New Nintendo 2DS XL plays all existing Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games* in 2D, including New Nintendo 3DS
New Nintendo 3DS
New Nintendo 3DS XL offers new customisation options, new speed, new controls, new 3D viewing and a whole new experience! New buttons and the new C Stick give you expanded control options in compatible games. Enjoy faster downloads* and faster loading of applications such as Miiverse!
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titles such as Super Nintendo Virtual Console games. Enjoy improved performance that allows for faster download speeds and software loading times.
2024-03-21 19:04:55

Can i play ds games on my 2ds xl?
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.
2024-02-09 14:20:38

Can you play ds or 3ds games on 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.
2024-01-17 14:26:39

Can i play gameboy games on 3ds?
No, this is not possible.
2023-11-08 17:40:58

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