Can Nintendo DS games be played on the 3DS?

When buying a new Nintendo 3DS, many users worry that they won't be able to play their old Nintendo DS games. The concern is understandable, as backwards compatibility has not worked flawlessly for all consoles and games in the past. So what about the Nintendo 3DS?

Is the Nintendo 3DS backward compatible?

Consumers don't have to worry about the backward compatibility issue. The Nintendo 3DS supports all Nintendo DS games with the exception of those that use the GBA module slot.

1. Other exceptions may be games that were purchased on a country-specific basis. For example, an American version of a game may not work on a European Nintendo 3DS.
2. Also, problems can occur with various titles in the Nintendo DSi series. However, these are also mostly limited to a country difference.
3. Even if wireless communication is available, the Nintendo 3DS can provide it for Nintendo DS games without any problems.

Nintendo DS on Nintendo 3DS - here's what you need to watch out for

1. The Nintendo 3DS offers broad compatibility for Nintendo series games.
2. Achten Sie beim Kauf jedoch darauf, offizielle Produkte von Nintendo zu verwenden und dass auf dem Cover mindestens „Nintendo DS“ vorhanden ist, da ansonsten keine Kompatibilität garantiert werden kann.
3. Auch können Nintendo 3DS Spiele ausschließlich auf dem Nintendo 3DS genutzt werden.
4. Spiele für den Nintendo DS sind auf allen Nintendo Handheld Konsolen spielbar und kompatibel.