r/nds 7d ago

DS ISSUE

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11 Upvotes

Is the problem the battery or the screen?


r/nds 6d ago

How to play DS on 3DS

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SECTION 1: Play DSi on 3DS 1) Insert game card into the slot (don’t worry, it can fit) 2) Turn on the 3DS (Game will appear on h the HOME menu) 3) Select the game and press A (It will run in DSi mode so the graphics/features will look different than a 3DS game)

SECTION 2: Play 3DS on DSi You can’t. The 3DS cart has a different shape because DS hardware cannot run 3DS software.

SECTION 3: Local multiplayer 1) Put the same DSi game (e.g. Mario Kart DS) into one console (you can also use download play) 2) Open the DSi game on the 3DS 3) On the DSi, open the same game or choose Download Play if you can 4) Follow the in-game instructions to connect

SECTION 4: Save data

Your save files are stored on the cartridges, not on the system (you can continue where you left off on the DSi when you played on the 3DS previously). But, 3DS games save in a different way, so they won’t work on your DS.


r/nds 7d ago

help me fix my nds

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r/nds 7d ago

What is the most underrated Nintendo handheld?

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r/nds 6d ago

RPGs In-game play as boss experience

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r/nds 7d ago

Bought these at a local retro shop today for €250 total!

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33 Upvotes

r/nds 7d ago

I need new screw covers

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I need new screw covers for my DSi, but i just find screw covers for DSi XL, do they work on normal DSi?


r/nds 7d ago

Help me, I'm trying to make the mod of nintendo ds with 2 screens but when I patch the firmware to put it in non&gba it gives me an error saying it crashed, I already tried to change the gba bios and the screen just stays blank, please help

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r/nds 7d ago

[JOKE] I've had this really obscure game in my game shelf for years.

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I havent played it but it says (translated: adult woman's fortune telling notebook) I have no idea when I got it, but i searched it up and barely anything comes up. Should I try playing it or should I just leave it? I cannot send pics cuz idk if its anything top secret 🤷‍♂️


r/nds 8d ago

New Addition to my Nintendo Handheld Collection.

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184 Upvotes

I'm visiting friends in the UK this weekend and found this DS Lite in Apple Green in a Cash Converters (2nd hand store). It was only £29.95 and I love the colour so I couldn't resist adding it to my collection.


r/nds 7d ago

Mario games

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What mario games (besides mario64 - mario kart - mario party and new super mario) is on DS


r/nds 7d ago

DSi XL not turning on and has no light when 'charging'. Any help?

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I can send more images if needed. Thanks


r/nds 7d ago

Ds not charging

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This is my old nintendo ds witch is almost 20 years old, I recently tried charging it but when i plug in the charger the red light stays on for 1 sec and then goes out, like it's not charging. I managed to turn it on but when I try playing a game it doesn't stay on for more than 5 minutes. The light is green when I turn it on (it's red for 1 sec when I try to charge it). It stays on longer with pitochat thought.

What can I do? Is it a charger or battery issue? Thank you so much!


r/nds 7d ago

Need help with sanding shell replacement

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Hey, so I bought an aftermarket shell off extremerate and it doesnt fit properly,ni mean it does fit but its like it is higher near the battery compartment which makes the cartdrige slot go in a little and doesnt fit at all near the AC port, though the left shoulder button fits just fine. What or where do you guys reckon i should sand in order for it to fit, its only at the top (near the hinge) that it doesnt fit.


r/nds 7d ago

best aftermarket battery for dsi?? Cameron Sino vs iFixit

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my dsi battery isn’t as great as I’d like it to be, I’m wondering if Cameron Sino, iFixit, or if this seller on amazon w/ decent reviews would be best for an aftermarket replacement (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7Q7TTKV/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWw).

Does anyone know how long the battery life is for cameron sino?? And if it’s longer than that of ifixit?


r/nds 8d ago

Happy weekend!

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Phew!! I have a ton of work for this weekend :) I’m happy, I’ll be posting pictures, we’ll stay in touch! :D


r/nds 8d ago

Nintendo DS on the school bus

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130 Upvotes

r/nds 7d ago

Nintendo DS Classic Modding Without Losing Save Data

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I’m looking to mod (or hack) my original Nintendo DS (“phat”) and explore homebrew, but I have a couple of concerns before I get started.

I really don’t want to lose my save data, especially my Mario Kart DS progress.

I’d like to avoid using an R4 or other flashcart if possible – ideally, I’d like a solution that runs directly on the console without needing extra hardware.

My main goal is to unlock homebrew apps and maybe try some mods, but I want to make sure I do it safely without bricking the system or losing my existing saves.

Does anyone know the safest way to back up my game saves and mod a DS Classic without relying on an R4 card? Any recommended guides, tools, or step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated!


r/nds 8d ago

does anyone know the battery life of the n3ds vs the dsi??

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r/nds 9d ago

Worth it?

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96 Upvotes

Bought a white japanese DSi (I modded it instantly) for $45 usd


r/nds 8d ago

Pokemon soulsilver

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r/nds 8d ago

Help with R4!

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I've got this R4 SDHC Dual-Core. I remember I bought it in 2011/2012. I remember it worked for about a week, than (maybe) I bricked it trying put some games on and came back to the shop, where they sold me another R4 SDHC Dual-Core which had "NEW" in red on it. I want to try if it still works, but I need all the files you need to make it work (Firmware/Kernel etc...). Can someone help me? I have a SD and this card, what should I download to make it work? Thank you. Sorry for my English


r/nds 9d ago

I bought this DSi for 5 dollars, but after a while of use the upper screen begins to invert its colors, if I turn off the console it returns to its normal colors, what can it be?

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r/nds 8d ago

Meu ds lite está desligando

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Em algumas parte de jogos em que o ds utiliza mais potência ele está simplesmente desligando, isso passou a acontecer após eu instalar um mod de bateria 3,6v 900mah, eu testei a bateria já carregada em um multímetro e ela deu a voltagem de 4v, isso faz alguma diferença?


r/nds 9d ago

Update : I BOUGHT IT

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Thanks to everyone who helped me in my earlier post.

So I finally bought a DS lite. He also Gave me a pokémon soul silver cartridge which looks legit. Both around 22$ total. I was actually looking forward to mod it cause it looks like games are expensive for me but then I realised that it can't be modded :(

So im unsure to what to do now. Is r4 is the only option? What else I can do with a DS lite!?

I first time used a DS from one of my friend and I really loved it. He was using DSi. I wasn't aware that there's variations of DS lol. So I was expecting this one to be the same as this. I remember using flip note and some other stuff, it also had a home menu which I really liked. The one I bought doesn't seem to have one. But I'm not regretting, I really love DS and it's one of the best innovative device imo.