Can You Play DS Games on the 3DS?
Many people wonder if they can play their favorite DS games on their 3DS. The answer is yes and no depending on the game. The Nintendo 3DS can play some, but not all, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games.
What Games Can be Played on 3DS?
The 3DS can natively play the following types of games:
- Nintendo 3DS Games
- Nintendo DS Games
- Nintendo DS Lite Games
- Nintendo DSi Games
- Nintendo DSi XL Games
Which DS Games Don’t Work on 3DS?
While the 3DS can generally play all DS games, there are a few exceptions. Not all third-party games can be played on the 3DS, for example, and there are some games that rely on the GBA slot for additional components, such as the Rumble Pack, that won’t work on the 3DS. Some of these titles are Animal Crossing: Wild World, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Mario Hoops 3-on-3, and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Can You Download DS Games to 3DS?
Yes, you can download and play some original DS and DSi games via the Nintendo eShop on the 3DS. Nintendo has been releasing classic DS and DSi games on the eShop, such as The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.
Conclusion
So while you can’t play all DS games on the 3DS, you can play most of them. Nintendo has also released some DS games on the eShop, so even if you don’t have a DS, you can still play some of your favorite DS titles on the 3DS.
