What was the front slot for in the DS Lite?
What was the front slot for in the DS Lite?
It’s simply there to plug the port (protect it from dust) when you don’t have a GBA game in it. There’s no real purpose to it, it just makes the device look more complete, rather than having a huge hole on the bottom.
What is the slot 2 for on a DS Lite?
What is the slot called on the bottom on a DS Lite? The slot on the bottom is for Gameboy Advance games. It’s officially called SLOT-2 if memory serves. It is used for Game Boy Advance games and as an expansion slot for certain software.
What is a Game Pak for Nintendo DS Lite?
A Game Pak is the name given to various cartridges created for Nintendo manufactured home consoles and handhelds, starting with the Nintendo Entertainment System. The name was created by Gail Tilden, who noted herself as the “entire advertising department” for Nintendo when she joined in 1983.
Will Nintendo DS Lite go up in value?
Yes and no. If you have a pristine or a new one in box (by some miracle), it will retain its value. There are special editions that can be made in low production numbers so those will hold up in value.
Can DS Lite play 2DS games?
Absolutely, even though the 2DS and 3DS play DS games, the game experience is still far superior on DS. The controls on 3DS are different than DS and the screen resolution is different.
What games are compatible with DS Lite?
Like the original DS, the Nintendo DS Lite is compatible with Game Boy Advance Game Paks as well as Nintendo DS game cards. The DS Lite has a DS slot on top and a Game Boy slot on the bottom.
What is a DS Lite cartridge slot cover?
The Cartridge Slot Cover is a replacement for the one included with your Nintendo DS Lite. The Cartridge Slot Cover is a removable cover that keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when it’s not in use. – Nintendo Online Store
Why can’t the DS Lite read real cards?
If the placeholder card in the DS Lite were all plastic, a similar buildup could accumulate on the DS’s electrical contacts and interfere with it reading real cards. If the slot filler card had only phenolic circuit board material, however, it would cause wear to the card slot bus, and would not mate smoothly with the copper card slot fingers.
Why can’t the DS Lite read plastic card placeholder cards?
Plastic wheels on model trains can leave a buildup on the track which functions as an insulator and is hard to remove. If the placeholder card in the DS Lite were all plastic, a similar buildup could accumulate on the DS’s electrical contacts and interfere with it reading real cards.
