Skip Navigation

How to Use Game Cards

Nintendo DSi

In this article, you'll learn how to use Game Cards with the Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL.

Note: The Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL are not compatible with any Game Boy or Game Boy Advance games, nor any Nintendo DS accessories or games that need to be inserted into the Game Boy Advance port found on the original Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite.

Complete these steps

Starting a game
  1. With the game's label facing towards the bottom of the system, insert the Game Card into the Game Card slot.

    Important: Do not insert or remove Game Cards or accessories when the power is on.

    Inserting the Game Card into the Game Card slot with the label facing the bottom of the system
  2. Press the POWER Button to turn on the system.
    Pressing the POWER Button
  3. On the Nintendo DSi menu, tap the Game Card icon.
    Tapping the Game Card Icon on the Nintendo DSi menu
  4. Refer to the game's instruction booklet for game play information.
Exiting and removing a Game Card:
  1. Press and hold the "Power" button to turn off the power.
    Pressing the POWER Button

  2. Press in and then pull out the Game Card.
    Pressing and releasing the Game Card to remove it from system
  3. Store the stylus for later use.
    Storing the stylus

Was this helpful?