I would like to play multiplayer between a DSi with Mario Kart DS and a newer 3DS console. Do I need to purchase another Mario Kart DS for the 3DS?
838549
You do not need to purchase another Mario Kart DS ... simply play it in the DSi and go to multiplayer on your 3DS and should be prety simple from there.
838550
Honestly, I'm not sure if dsi can play with a 3ds :/ but if it can I would first try it through one cartridge via the "download"play which js how you access multiplayer with one cartrige. If you are able to play with dsi and 3Ds then I would assume if you want to use all courses and characters you'd have to have another catridge. I'm not sure if you can do multiplayer with dsi and 3Ds :/ if you can let me know, that would be interesting.
838551
The game is compatible through Download play on all versions of the DS Console. The 3DS has a DS Download Play (to play DS games trough local W-Fi) and 3DS Download Play (to play 3DS game through local Wi-Fi) so you don't need two copies.
768429
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.
1370276
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.
2138210
No, this one is for the regular 3DS.I'm pretty sure there are some alternatives for the DSi though.
880367
Yes, it has 16 tracks exclusive to the DS version of Mario Kart and characters with different features.
1409511
Yes, but if you already have a DS (dual switch) it won't change anything. I bought mine to convert to a dual switch and it works great.
216167
They both need 3ds systems. To my knowledge 3ds/2ds systems are backward compatible but a Nintendo DS can't run a 3ds game.
1068087
I believe 3ds games have a bump in the cartridge that makes them incompatible with dsi or other previous generation handhelds, so no.
1888212
i bought it and my son has a ds. you may have to check the fine print, b/c it may be used for all.
1529539
There is a "share" function between all DS' but it requires the DS without the game to download it from the other and for the desired game to allow "Download play". You should also probably note that the shared version of the game isn't actually the full game and only allows limited content for the downloader; although the game is downloaded it is also required that the two DS' stay within a close enough range to hold the wireless signal. If it's a single player game you'll most likely have to buy 2 but if it's a game like Mario kart or multiplayer centered you could probably do fine just buying one and require the kids to be civil about who gets the full content or share.
2258474
The official statement on the box reads (in tiny print)"Plays on Nintendo 3DS family of systems sold for the Americas only"ie it depends on where you bought your console.
2070107
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!
950925
Yes, but action replays for the ds won't. U have to get one specific for the 3ds, but normal ds games work just fine.
21170
Yes it will. Just an FYI all Nintendo DS games will work in your player as well as the 3DS games, just so you know for future reference.
829159
GameCube VS Wii right here. Tomodachi Life is a 3DS game, which is not compatible with the Nintendo DS. Sorry, you'll have to upgrade to the current system if you want to play it. There's also a Japanese only version called Tomodachi Collection for the original DS, just make sure yours isn't region locked or it won't run either.
992911
Yes, it comes with its own charger, original for 3ds as any other bundle... About the dsi car charger I don't know if it works... You could try thou. Greetings
1920624
No, it will not work with the ds but will work with the wii U. You have to buy the 3ds starter kit to get the right portal the good news they are completly different games and you get pop fiz with 3ds and of course you can use all the figures on both games.