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How fast does a New 3DS XL charge?

It takes about 3 ½ hours to fully charge the battery pack with the power off, although this will vary depending on how much charge is left in the battery when the recharge begins. The system can be used while the battery is recharging, but this will increase recharging time.
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Can you play new 3DS XL while charging?

Yes. Your system can be played while it is charging.
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How long does it take a dead 3DS to charge?

Originally Answered: When is the 3ds fully charged? you can tell it's done when the orange light isn't flashing, It should take 3 hours max to completely charge, and The battery life for the Nintendo 3DS is between three and five hours if you're playing a Nintendo 3DS game.
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How long is the new 3DS XL battery life?

According to Nintendo, the battery for the Nintendo 3DS XL should last around 3.5 to 6.5 hours. This is an improvement over the Nintendo 3DS's battery life of 3 to 5 hours.
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How do I know if my new 3DS XL is fully charged?

Power LED Overview
  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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Is it OK to leave my 3DS charging overnight?

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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Why is my 3DS XL 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. Properly inserting the battery should resolve the issue.
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Can you overcharge a 3DS XL?

Lithium ion batteries will not overcharge. The only thing I would recommend you is to run at least an entire cycle (full discharge/full recharge) once a month.
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Is it bad to overcharge your 3DS?

No, it automatically stops charging once full. You can't overcharge it or ruin your battery this way.
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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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Why didn t the new 3DS come with a charger?

Nintendo explained the decision to Polygon as a cost-cutting measure. "Rather than raise cost of New Nintendo 3DS XL by charging consumers for a component they may already own, we are giving them the option to only buy if they need an AC adapter," a Nintendo representative told Polygon.
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Why won t my New 3DS XL charge?

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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Why doesn t 3DS XL come with charger?

UPDATE: Nintendo responded to our request for comment on why it was decided to leave the charger out of the box. According to Nintendo, it was a measure designed to save costs for consumers who may already own a 3DS or DSi system: "New Nintendo 3DS XL uses the same AC adapter as any Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DSi system.
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Is 3DS XL still supported?

Broadly, it means that you won't be able to buy or download new games on the 3DS or Wii U eShop after 27th March 2023, and you also won't be able to purchase in-game content, download demos or free-to-play software, redeem download codes, or add funds to your account on 3DS or Wii U.
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How can I make my 3DS XL battery last longer?

You can take several actions to extend the battery life of your 3DS.
  1. Disable the 3D feature to see an extra hour or more of battery life.
  2. Turn on the power-saving mode to get 10 to 20 percent more life from your battery.
  3. Lower the screen brightness.
  4. Disable Wi-Fi.
  5. Stay away from the suspend and sleep modes.
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How often should I charge my 3DS?

The official numbers are three to five hours playing per game, or five to eight if playing an older DS title (and up to three hours 30 minutes to fully recharge).
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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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Do 3DS games expire?

PSA: Yes, Your DS And 3DS Cartridges Will Eventually Deteriorate, But Don't Panic. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
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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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How do I check battery life on 3DS XL?

L + D-pad Down + Select will bring up the luma screen and show a battery percentage in the bottom right corner.
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Why is my 3DS camera red?

The 'red' light is assumed to be a 830nm light emitting diode which projects light to the back of the retina so that the inside camera picks up the 'red-eye' effect which is sometimes seen in flash photos.
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