Does the 3ds XL play regular ds games as well--obviously without the 3d effect.
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Yes it does, it works just as it should, you are correct, it doesn't have the 3d effect, but it is bigger than the normal DS you know how the bottom screen is smaller than the top one, well the top screen for the DS games is the same size as the bottom one.
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Yes it does. I still play all my Ace Attorneys and Prof. Layton games fro the Nintendo DS. So getting the 3DS or 3DS XL would be the next step up if you own a Nintendo DS already
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Yes. In addition to 3DS games, the 3DS XL plays regular DS games, as well as games downloaded from the Nintendo eShop service. All of these games can be played with the 3D effect turned off - you just move the 3D slider all the way to the off position. However, only 3DS games and some eShop games (not all) make use of the 3D, and will still display in 2D even if the slider is turned all the way up. It also bears mention that, unlike the regular Nintendo DS and DS Lite, the 3DS does not play Game Boy Advance games (except of course those that can be downloaded using the eShop service).
2070104
Yes it still plays noraml ds games, with no differences in gameplay other than the lack of formentioned 3d effect
2070105
Yes it does. I have played Super Mario Bros. and Mario 64 (DS) on it. All that is different (besides no 3D) is that the top screen from the original DS was a different ratio so the DS games don't use the whole screen when played on the 3DS.
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Yes, its reverse compatible. And yeah, I didn't try it myself, but I assume little if anything would change if you toggled the 3d on in a DS game.
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Yes, you can play any game with or without the 3D effect, and all the older DS games, and since this is the XL version of the 3DS the DS games are larger too!
2030055
There's no such monster. It can be played on either a 3DS, 3DS XL or 2DS. There is no DSi XL 2D
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The DS XL was 4.2 or 3" and the 3DS XL is 4.8"...BUT the aspect ratio is different, so it's not a direct comparison. I guess it's a bit bigger overall though.The XL models in both cases are vastly preferable IMO. The original 3DS model feels poorly built and has a bad hinge, etc., by comparison. I'd highly recommend the XL, and even more so if you're coming from like a DS XL or PSP or Vita. The 3DS feels...tiny, the buttons rub against the top, the hinge is bad, the whole thing feels rushed.
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It will for sure, but for future reference, it will not be compatable with 3ds or dsi enhancement games from other regions. Fortunately though, any plain ds game is fair game.
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This is not a 3ds XL. It's just an attachment that you put on your 3ds xl that you already own in order to add a second circle pad for specific games that use it.
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It is! I own a 3DS XL. All Nintendo DS games are compatible with the 3DS. :)
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No like any 3D display its only 3D with 3D files playing and its good with real 3D and not as good with fake 3D.
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Bottom screen of the Nintendo 3DS XL is indeed touchscreen top screen is not
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Yes, it works on my 3ds and since the 2ds plays both 3ds and D's games it will work.
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no, it only works with the original 3ds. It will not work with a 2ds or a 3ds XL
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It should considering 2ds can play 3ds games. Pokemon X & Y don't really use the 3D feature anyways.
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Well my other daughter has a DS XL and she can NOT play this as it is for the 3DS only but u can play it in 2D format on the 3ds..weird.
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They now have one for the new 3DS XL too. I think they have a link at the top to switch between the two versions depending on what you need.
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No, this one is for the regular 3DS.I'm pretty sure there are some alternatives for the DSi though.
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I bought this as a gift for a family member, but what I've heard about 3ds games, they must be played on the 3ds system. I wish I could be of more help.
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I have three children and three different types of DS "game consoles/ systems" --- a DSiXL and a 3DS and a 2DS. All DS games and all 3DS games will play on a 3DS as well as a 2DS. However the first DS we bought (which was the DSiXL) will be limited to only DS games. A plain, regular DS will not play 3DS games. The good news is, if you own a 2DS you can play any of the games offered by Nintendo and a lot of them are fairly inexpensive. A 2DS will play any of the games. A 3DS will play any of the games. Only the original DS -- or DSi or DSiXL --is limited to only DS games. Hope this helps explain. I have three children and three different types of DS "game consoles/ systems" --- a DSiXL and a 3DS and a 2DS. All DS games and all 3DS games will play on a 3DS as well as a 2DS. However the first DS we bought (which was the DSiXL) will be limited to only DS games. A plain, regular DS will not play 3DS games. The good news is, if you own a 2DS you can play any of the games offered by Nintendo and a lot of them are fairly inexpensive. A 2DS will play any of the games. A 3DS will play any of the games. Only the original DS -- or DSi or DSiXL --is limited to only DS games. Hope this... » Read More I have three children and three different types of DS "game consoles/ systems" --- a DSiXL and a 3DS and a 2DS. All DS games and all 3DS games will play on a 3DS as well as a 2DS. However the first DS we bought (which was the DSiXL) will be limited to only DS games. A plain, regular DS will not play 3DS games. The good news is, if you own a 2DS you can play any of the games offered by Nintendo and a lot of them are fairly inexpensive. A 2DS will play any of the games. A 3DS will play any of the games. Only the original DS -- or DSi or DSiXL --is limited to only DS games. Hope this helps explain. « Show Less
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My son is the one that uses the 3DS XL but from the times that I've played it I do feel a difference on the way your hands grip around the handles. It is more a more natural feeling which of course helps you play for longer periods of time. I hope my answer helps.