Can the DSi and DSiXL run 3DS games?
69When Nintendo launches their brand new handheld console known as the 3DS, nintendo fans will most certainly rejoice. But what about all those people who already forked over the cash for a brand new DSi or DSiXL handheld? Will these devices become obsolete? And will they be able to handle new 3DS games?
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In short, yes. Both the DSi and DSiXL will be considered obsolete when the 3DS comes out and therefore the older devices will not be able to run new 3DS games.
While the 3DS shares largely the same exterior design as its predecessors, it features much more advanced and supercharged interior components. Not only has the power of the device been greatly improved over the original DS and DSi, but it also has a whole host of new features. The best example being of course the 3DS's ability to show games in 3D without the need for glasses. It will also feature a new "slide pad" or Joy stick as it's commonly called. New games released for the 3DS will be designed to full make use of the new, more powerful hardware as well as the new features which the older devices do not have.
For more information about the 3DS, it's features and probably release date please click the link below:
- Nintendo's 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS is a new and highly anticipated handheld video game console currently in development. The 3ds will be the latest iteration in Nintendo's incredibly popular and commercially successful DS...
Nintendo has made it clear from the beginning that the 3DS is considered an entirely new device and not a spin off of it's previous handheld gaming devices. To further show that this device is different, nintendo has stated that the new game cartridges for the 3DS will be designed to only fit into the 3DS's slot. They will not however be capable of fitting into older devices such as the DS, DS lite, DSi or DSiXL.
What about GBA (game boy advance) games? Will they work with the new 3DS? Click the link below to find out more.
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Well when the original DS came out nintendo still supported the GBA for a long long time. New games were still being released for the GBA long after the ds came out. I bet it will be the same. Less graphically intensive games might still be released in DS format, but will then be playable on the 3ds. I makes good business sense if you were a game developer too. Think how many DS are out there in the world right now.
hi there will there be 3D clocks for 3D time that be alwsoume cheeking time in 3D
Probably. 3D would be cool I guess.... I just wonder if the 3DS will be able to compete with new 3D smartphones coming out.
I bought a DSiXL, like, three weeks ago -_-'
really? really?
yeah. Sorry. You kind of screwed yourself over. There will still be games produced for the DS and DSi, but game makers focus will switch to the 3DS.
Nooooooooo.... that means i can't get the new Super Street Fighter IV (for 3DS) for my DSi!?!?!!?
Buy a hacked card so you don't have to buy the games i think i's fair since nintendo pulled the rug
W.t.h.
Theres gonna be a unique assassins creed game for 3ds! I was counting on being able to play it on my dsi! And you know what! Christmas 2009 I got my ds, and December 26, I saw the first ad for the dsi xl.
Wth nintendo. Wth
That's really STUPID! I only just have a nintendo dsi xl, and I nagged my parents for AGES.
Ta, nintendo. :(
WHAT THE HECK?! I really want the new Nintendogs + Cats game for my DSi. GREAT! All the good games are going to be for the 3DS now. JOY! And if we were to get the 3DS a new system would come out a couple months later!
OMG, wtf Nintendo ?!
ive been following you since the nintendo 64 and THIS is what you do to me ?!
i just got the DSi in december and you have to go make a new one that wont play the same games. who says i even want it in 3D ? now i wont be able to play Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. you really screwed me over.
The 3DS is a totally new device. It has much more powerful hardware, but it just so happens to have the same outward design. It's like Nintendo going from the 64 to the gamecube. The 64 couldn't play GameCube games. So its exactly the same thing here. You should fault yourself for not doing you research and making smart purchases.
OMG this totally sucks! like I've been nagging my parents for the dsi and next thing you now "BAM!" a new 3ds comes out like seriously nintendo? seriously? ok i swear if my new dsi doesn't sell enough for me to buy a 3ds I'm gonna freak out! Nintendo do you alway have to make updates!? bad enough we spend our money (or nag out parents)to buy something that seems awesome like omg!
UGGG! This stinks! I wanna be able to play 3DS games on my dsi. I've seen a lot from nintendo but this is the worst. Total rip off!
seriouusly people, what do you expect? You want nintendo's old products to run all of its new games?The 3DS is a brand new console, much more hi-tech.
This is why I won't bother buying a 3DS. Cause before we know it, there will be a frickin' DSHD, or a DS4 or some crap. I want the new AC so bad, and now I won't be able to have it. How about Pokemon? Its one of the most popular DS games out there. That's BULLSHIT. I'm pretty sure I'll stick to my xbox and play Dead Island when it comes out. That will be 60 dollars. Not 350 dollars just for a new damn 3DS and Animal Crossing.
i have no problem with companies bringing out new devises but seriously can they at least spread them out a little more? give us time too ware out the old stuff and save for the new?
Looks like Mad Person was right. Nintendo is combining the DS and the Wii to make the Wii U. Find about it online.
I agree pokemon rumble blast is coming out a week before Halloween
and it's only for the flipping 3DS,once they know about everyone who think this idea they will most probably make the games for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSI and I hate how they say on the ad this not DS this is Nintendo 3DS
I WANT PAPER MARIO ON DSI!
Is the dsi games work on the 3DS?
So what about people that can't do 3D? 3D stuff gives me a headache. I don't like that fact that i will have to get a new device to play a game that i will never turn on the 3dness of it.
So unfair I play loads of games on my dsi but they make a 3ds and games that will only work on a 3ds that cost more and gives people a headache
I looked on the internet and they won't even make 3ds games un 3d and work on a great dsi who wants to pay for a new ds/dsi/dsixl and then not get the games the want cuz it's only on the 3ds not me!!!
dont cuss doods
can 3ds games work on the dsi and dsixl
Why the fucking hell I was really hoping to get kid Icarus uprising for my dsi Xl but guess what,it's not for freaking ds I'm not going to get a 3ds I'm 9 I can't buy anything without there permission I'm 9 years old with nintendo WHY
Just Great! I have just bought a nintendo DSI XL like the month before the 3DS came out... You know what? Why did nintendo have to make like DSi or DSiXl you know remakes of the nintendo DS lite. And I thought it would have diffrent games but OH NO!!! it just has more functions than the original DS! they should have just made the nintendo 3DS after the the nintendo DS lite!
Chikyeux 19 months ago
-ugh- this is kinda..unfair, im hoping they make games that are able to work on the Dsi,,,
you know what i mean?
like the new animal Crossing! i WANT that! and if its only going to be on the 3DS that's insane!
(( don't even get me started on the Prof. Layton game))
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If anyone knows if they may do this... (( make the games for the older versions, please tell me.
OrangJelloXD@hotmail.com
:"D thank you!!