DS games on a 3DS

on an episode of the Hotspot someone mentioned that regular DS games look a little strange when played on the 3DS. Sort of like playing a standard definition game on a HD television.

Is that true ? If I want to play a regular DS game then should I avoid using a 3DS ?

They look better on the DS. Upscaled looks a bit odd. Little blurry, too much white, not enough contrast due to upscaling. Upside is the stick works wonderfully.

They just look a bit grainy than they would on a DS.

Though I've only really noticed it a lot with Pokemon Black. The other games I've used (Rhythm Heaven, Mario vs Donkey Kong: Mini-land Mayhem, Dragon Quest IX) all look fine.

I have heard that the update helped improve that, more so for 3D games were its sharper and clear and text is easier to read.

Its not terrible. The update has done jack squat for it though.mbrockway

What's that?

DS games looks exactly the same. I've played Etrian Odyssey 3 before and after the estore update and it looks the same The emulation isn't bad, but the lite and XL do a better job of it.mbrockway

It's only certain games it effects and it different ways, from what I heard its more for 3D games than 2D.

[QUOTE="mbrockway"]DS games looks exactly the same. I've played Etrian Odyssey 3 before and after the estore update and it looks the same The emulation isn't bad, but the lite and XL do a better job of it.Mitazaki

It's only certain games it effects and it different ways, from what I heard its more for 3D games than 2D.

*Edit - I've jumped back and forth several times on EO3. I think I notice some slightly better contrast and clearer text. I can totally tell the difference between my DSiXL still (I turned filtering off on Disgaea 3 cause I preferred to see the pixel edges after all) but it is totally tolerable. White level is still way too high (I think its just the upscaling), but text is clear and colors look right. Not like they were bad before, the (tiny) difference still might just be a placebo affect for me.

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[QUOTE="mbrockway"]DS games looks exactly the same. I've played Etrian Odyssey 3 before and after the estore update and it looks the same The emulation isn't bad, but the lite and XL do a better job of it.mbrockway

It's only certain games it effects and it different ways, from what I heard its more for 3D games than 2D.

As I said it doesnt effect them all and only in certain ways.

Just alittle diferent, not to bad though.

The 3DS has backwards compatibility, so it is able to play DS games. However, there will be no 3D effect for the games. Also, note that this does not work the other way around -- a regular DS (or any of its refurbishments, like the DSi) will not be able to play a 3DS game.

They look ever so slightly worse but I still play them and they look fine.

The 3DS has backwards compatibility, so it is able to play DS games. However, there will be no 3D effect for the games. Also, note that this does not work the other way around -- a regular DS (or any of its refurbishments, like the DSi) will not be able to play a 3DS game.

janardan123

Thanks for all the replies.

I think I will most likely purchase a DSi XL, and use that model with the extra large screen to play regular DS games.

Pokemon gold looks rubbish 3DS. Like someone strecthed out the image without increasing the res.Ninja_Odin

That's exactly what happens...

Anyway, how do you play Gold at all? Do you mean Heart Gold?

I see barely any difference unless your playing Pokemon black/white. My other games look the same or better even ( Final Fantasy's, Metroid )

Some look okay, except the rest BLURRY!