Can You Listen to Music While Gaming on Nintendo DSi?

Audio Limitations on Nintendo DSi

No, the original DS and DSi cannot play music and game audio simultaneously—they lack a dedicated music player and only output one audio source at a time.

Workarounds

• External headphones – Play music through a phone or MP3 player while gaming (no game audio).
• Separate device – Music on phone, game on DS (adjust both volumes).

Better Options

Upgrade to a DS Lite or 3DS—both have built-in music players that allow simultaneous audio.