Is there a way to play free Pokemon DS/3DS games on 3DS? Absolutely yes! With R4i 3DS and SKY3DS+ flashcards as well as a MicroSD card, we can enjoy nearly all old/new Pokemon games on 3DS/N3DS/2DS consoles for free. This blog is going to show you how to do it and what's the best Pokemon game to play on Nintendo 3DS.
Play old Pokemon games for free on 3DS/N3DS/2DS
What are old pokemon games for 3DS/N3DS/2DS ?
Old Pokemon games indicate pokemon games in NDS version, which were designed to be played on Nintendo DS family handhelds, such as NDS, NDS Lite and DSI/DSI XL. Obviously, all Pokemon DS games can be played on Nintendo 3DS/N3DS/2DS consoles.
· Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
· Pokémon Black and White
· Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
· Pokémon Platinum
· Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
· Pokémon Ranger
· Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
· Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
· Pokémon Trozei
· Pokémon Dash
· Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
· Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
· Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
· Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
· Pokémon Conquest
· Learn With Pokémon: Typing Adventure
How to play Pokemon DS games on 3DS/N3DS/2DS for free?
To play free old Pokemon DS games on Nintendo 3DS handhelds, what's needed is simply one R4i 3DS flashcart and a MicroSD card. R4i 3DS is a DS game pirating flashcard which can be used on both 3DS and NDS systems. The R4i 3DS firmware hacks 3DS/NDS to play DS roms or game backups and the MicroSD card serves as a storage device for multiple DS Games and Other files. In this way, we can enjoy all the old Pokemon DS games for free with only one R4i 3ds flashcard(at a cheap price of £13.90).
How to use R4i Gold 3DS to play old Pokemon games on Nintendo 3DS ?
Preparations:
A R4i Gold 3DS flashcart
A MicroSD/ SDHC card
A USB reader/adapter
A 3DS/N3DS/2DS console(no firmware limit)
PC connected to Internet
Guide
1. Connect the MicroSD card to your PC with a USB reader.
2. Format the MicroSD card on your PC as FAT32.
3. Go to R4i Gold 3DS official site, download its latest Wood firmware v1.64.
4. Unzip the firmware and copy all the unzipped files to the root of the MicroSD card.
5. Go to viproms.tk and download Pokemon DS games you like and unzip them.
6. Copy these ".nds" roms into the root of MicroSD card too.
7. Eject the MicroSD card from PC, and then insert it into R4i Gold 3DS card.
8. Power on your Nintendo 3DS console. Put R4i Gold 3DS into its slot.
9. You will see the flashcart icon, press button A, and you will enter into the R4i Gold 3DS menu.
10.Choose one game, and then enjoy playing these Pokemon DS games freely!
Play new Pokemon games freely on 3DS/N3DS/2DS
What are new Pokemon games for 3DS/N3DS/2DS ?
Compared with the olds Pokemon DS games, Pokemon 3DS games are much newer games designed only for Nintendo 3DS systems and thus they are called new Pokemon games.
· Pokémon Sun and Moon(upcoming title for Nintendo 3DS)
· Pokémon X and Y
· Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
· Pokémon Rumble Blast
· Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
· Pokémon Art Academy
· Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
How to play new Pokemon games on 3DS/N3DS/2DS ?
To play Pokemon 3DS games requires a 3DS flashcart. Currently, among the many 3DS flashcarts such as SKY3DS, SKY3DS+, DSTWO Plus, Gateway 3DS and so on, SKY3DS+ Plus card stands out since it supports even the latest 3DS v11.0.0, is convenient to use for multiple 3ds roms and more importantly its price is quite reasonable compared with the costly original 3ds game cartridges. So for playing Pokemon 3ds games, it's undoubtedly the best choice for you!
How to use SKY3DS+ card to play Pokemon 3DS Games on Ninteno 3DS/N3DS/2DS ?
Preparations:
A genuine SKY3DS+ flashcard as below
A MicroSD/SDHC card
A USB reader/adapter
A 3DS/N3DS/2DS console (no firmware limit)
PC connected to Internet
Guide:
1. Connect the MicroSD card to your PC with a USB reader, and format the MicroSD card as FAT32.
2. Eject the MicroSD card and insert it into the SKY3DS+. Connect SKY3DS+ with PC via the usb cable provided in SKY3DS+ package.
3. Open the MicroSD card file on PC. You will see a new "settings.txt" file, which is created automatically; open it and you will find the firmware version in the line "FIRMWARE_VERSION=xxx". If it's showing "FIRMWARE_VERSION=112", you don't need to update SKY3DS+ firmware.
4. Download some Pokemon 3ds games from the internet and unzip them.
5. Copy these ".3ds" roms to the root of MicroSD card.
7. Eject the MicroSD card from the PC and insert it into SKY3DS+.
8. Power on the Nintendo 3DS console. Put SKY3DS+ into its slot.
9. The Pokemon game icon will appear on the HOME menu, press A to play it or press orange buttons to switch to other games. Now you can enjoy Pokemon 3ds games one by one.
Which is the best Pokemon game to play on Nintendo 3DS?
It's obvious that 3ds games are much preferable on 3DS consoles and among all the Pokemon 3DS games Pokémon X&Y should be the best and is still enjoying great popularity.
Pokémon X/Pokémon Y: While Pokémon has always been a staple of Nintendo handhelds, Pokémon X & Y are definitely the highlights of the franchise. You're still playing as a kid who catches and raises as many cool/cute creatures as you can, and you're using those beasts in battle against friends and rivals. But the games feel somehow more indulgent this time around. Pokémon can mega evolve into ridiculous forms. You can pet and play with your favorite "mon". You can dress your character up and be as stylish as you want. You can connect with players around the world and trade with ease, which really helps keep the game from feeling lonesome. And you’ll get to explore a country that looks suspiciously like France, all while shredding on skates or a bike.
A Good Match For: Those who don’t need a stiff challenge—the new Pokémonis definitely an RPG that you’ll play mostly because it’s charming, though competitive play does provide good material for those looking for a challenge.
Not a Good Match For: Jason Schreier, aka those looking for a mature, nuanced story—Pokemon likes to keep it simple. Also probably not a good match for people that dislike the idea of owning pets or raising cool/cute things.