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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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How long does 3DS battery last when red?

It generally lasts around 15-30 minutes depending on whether WiFi, 3D, and other things are on.
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How long does it take for a dead 3DS to 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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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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Is it okay to play 3DS while charging?

Yes. Your system can be played while it is charging.
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How can I make my 3DS 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 long does the DS battery last?

Nintendo DS: 6 hours, 1 minute.
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Does closing 3DS put it in sleep?

For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL. Closing the system while it is turned on will put the system into Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode will reduce power consumption while still using features such as StreetPass and SpotPass.
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Does charging overnight drain battery?

Charging overnight is not a danger to your battery in and of itself. However, temperature is a real concern. One of the most damaging things your battery can experience is extreme heat or extreme cold.
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Does using 3D on 3DS use more battery?

3DS Battery Tip 1: Turn 3D Off

Although it may seem a little obvious, using 3D on the New 3DS XL burns a considerable amount of battery.
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How do I know if my 3DS battery is low?

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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Why does my 3DS keep dying?

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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Why is my 3DS blinking when charging?

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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Can 3DS batteries be replaced?

If your system is not charging or holding a charge properly, we recommend checking our troubleshooting before deciding on a replacement. You'll need a small phillips tip screwdriver (not included) to open the battery compartment before you can replace the battery.
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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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When did Nintendo discontinue the 3DS?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop officially shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.
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Is it bad to charge iPhone to 100?

Therefore, we recommend the following: Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device's battery — charge it to around 50%. If you store a device when its battery is fully discharged, the battery could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding a charge.
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Is it OK to charge iPhone 13 overnight?

With iOS 13 and later iOS devices now have an Optimized Charging option. With this enabled, if you charge overnight the phone will stop charging at 80%, then resume charging in time to reach 100% in time to meet your normal usage pattern.
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Is it bad to sleep with your phone charging next to you?

Don't charge any electrical devices, including phones and tablets, on your bed or under your pillow while you sleep as they could overheat and cause a fire. If possible, avoid charging devices unattended or overnight, and when necessary only charge them on a hard surface such as a desk.
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Is Nintendo actually taking 3DS?

Nintendo Is Closing The 3DS & Wii U eShops And Has "No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways" Nintendo has announced the discontinuation of the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of "late March" 2023.
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Is Nintendo stopping 3DS games?

UPDATE 7/19/22: Nintendo confirms that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 2023. After that date it will still be possible to redownload purchased content (games, DLC), get software updates, and play online "for the foreseeable future."
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Will Nintendo stop supporting the 3DS?

After March 2023, you will not be able to purchase in-game content, including: Anything from Nintendo Badge Arcade. The StreetPass Mii Plaza DLC games. Any themes from the 3DS theme shop.
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Why are D batteries so big?

Larger objects need more power. That meant larger, more powerful batteries had to be developed. As technology led to smaller and smaller versions of things, smaller, less powerful batteries were needed.
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How long do D batteries last unused?

A: Shelf life varies across our products: Energizer MAX® AA, AAA, C, and D cells last up to 10 years in storage, while our 9V lasts up to 5 years in storage.
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Do batteries go bad if not used?

Unfortunately, yes. All batteries have an expiration date mentioned on the packaging and on the cell itself. The battery may still work after that date, but with minor performance. How helpful was this answer for you?
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