Can 3ds play older games?

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
Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).
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games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.

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2024-01-13 10:12:33

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Can us 3ds play japanese games?
All 3DS XLs are region-locked. Japanese games and European games do not work properly on a North American 3DS XL, if at all.
2024-02-16 13:38:31

Does xbox series s play older games?
If you previously bought a backward compatible game on Xbox 360 or have a game disc, you can play it on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console. Only digital purchases will work on Xbox One S All Digital Edition and Xbox Series S. Additionally, some games or downloadable content may not be available in all regions.
2024-02-05 11:55:43

Can japanese 3ds play usa games?
This restriction applies to all versions of the Nintendo 3DS XL and its games. Japanese games do not work on a European Nintendo 3DS XL, North American games do not work on a Japanese Nintendo 3DS XL, and so on.
2024-01-02 04:41:57

Will nintendo 3ds play ds games?
With the exception of a few games which require the use of the AGB slot, all Nintendo DS games are compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems.
2023-03-08 18:09:11

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