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Does the 3DS stop charging when full?

r/3ds delivers. Thank you! No, it automatically stops charging once full.
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Can you overcharge your 3DS?

Leaving the system on its charging cradle, plugged in directly overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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How do you tell if a 3DS is fully charged?

It is located to the right of the Power Button.
  1. Blue: The system is charged and has power.
  2. Blue (pulsing): The system is in Sleep Mode.
  3. Red: The system battery power is low.
  4. Red (flashing): The system battery power is very low.
  5. When charging, an orange Recharge LED will be lit next to the Power LED.
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Why did my 3DS stop charging?

If the system isn't charging, Nintendo recommends sending in the console, AC adaptor, and charging cradle to be replaced. If you don't have the cradle, try plugging the 3DS into your wall outlet using a different AC adaptor.
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How long can a 3DS battery last?

The typical battery life for the Nintendo 3DS is between three and five hours if you're playing a Nintendo 3DS game. If you're playing a Nintendo DS game on the 3DS, the battery might last anywhere between five and eight hours.
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What is the 3DS black screen of death?

The black screen of death is where the 3DS turns on and can hold a charge, but only the backlight will come on the screen itself (top and bottom) stays black. Remove all the components: SD Card, Game, stylus etc.
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Why is my 3DS dying so fast?

Batteries tend to wear over time; as you keep charging and discharging them the chemical reaction that makes the batteries work store and provide energy gets weaker over time. There is no other way to stop this other than replacing the old battery for a new one.
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How long does a 3DS last on red?

It generally lasts around 15-30 minutes depending on whether WiFi, 3D, and other things are on.
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Is it okay to leave 3DS on sleep mode?

Sleep mode all the time. It's not going to hurt the battery (unless you don't plan to use the 3DS for weeks) and it isn't really going to cost any more on the charging base. Never switch it off.
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Can you charge a 3DS without the dock?

It is also possible to charge the Nintendo 3DS without the charging cradle. Just connect the DC plug of the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter directly to the AC adapter connector. You can also charge your Nintendo 3DS using the Power Supply for a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL.
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What does the orange light mean on 3DS?

An orange light indicates that the system is charging. This does not mean that the system will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the system turns on. It takes 3 ½ hours to fully charge the system (the time will increase if the system is being used while it is charging).
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How long do 3DS cartridges last?

How long, though? Only time will ultimately tell, and guesswork based on cycle-data can give you estimates from 20-50 years, potentially longer. But the key point is that it is a lifecycle; just like retro game media, it'll eventually stop working.
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Is it bad to play DS while charging?

Nope. Lithium ion batteries do lose the ability to hold a charge over time but that's only influenced by the number of full charge cycles. Playing while charging has no worse effect than playing and charging later.
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Why is my 3ds charging light blinking?

Note: If the orange recharge indicator light blinks while the system is plugged in and charging, then it is likely that the battery is not installed properly.
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Is Nintendo 3DS going away in 2023?

Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.
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Is the 3DS going away?

The Nintendo 3DS eShop closes on March 27, 2023, and with it, games will be much harder to legally obtain. In the next week or so up until its closure, you may be scrambling to figure out how to add funds to your account and which games you should lock in before they're gone.
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What is the minimum age for 3DS?

People of any age can use and enjoy the Nintendo 3DS system and Nintendo 3DS software. However, the use of the 3D feature by children aged six and under may cause vision damage. Therefore it is recommended that: Only children over the age of six should use the system in 3D mode.
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Why does 3DS hurt your eyes?

In the case of artificial 3D, the way the eyes coordinate, align and focus in everyday life are different compared the real world. The Nintendo 3DS system is different than 3D TVs and 3D films. The closer you hold or view the 3D system, the more strain it will put on the convergence and focusing system of the eyes.
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Why is the 3DS so blurry?

They look blurry because the 3DS screen is slightly bigger than that of the DS, so the games have to be scaled a bit bigger to make them fit the screen.
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Does the 3DS run DS games faster?

The (Small) Price You Pay For Playing DS Games On The 3DS

You can play DS games on the Nintendo 3DS. No problem there. But did you know they take a lot… In fact, performance was indistinguishable from the DS Lite to the 3DS; the time it took to load a save-file differed, on average, by only a tenth of a second!
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Is the 3DS screen bad for your eyes?

Nintendo's 3DS devices have included a warning about the potential harms of long-term viewing, including damage to visual development. If you notice your child constantly developing headaches and looking tired while using 3D glasses, that could indicate eye problems or a visual disorder of some kind.
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What is bricked 3DS?

A brick (or bricked device) is a mobile device, game console, router or other consumer electronic device that is no longer functional due to corrupted firmware, a hardware problem, or other damage.
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Why is my 3DS light blue?

The Nintendo 3DS has four different LED notification colors that signal various system statuses: Blue: You have received a SpotPass notification. The Notification LED may not light for some types of data.
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