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How long does 3DS take 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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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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Can you use 3DS while charging?

Yes. Your system can be played while it is charging.
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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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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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Can I play my DS while it charges?

Can I Play My Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite While I'm Recharging the Battery? Yes, it is possible to play while the battery is recharging; however, this will cause the charging process to take longer than if the system was not being played at the same time.
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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 you trade in a 3DS without a charger?

No. It requires it's own custom charger. A charger from a old 3DS will work though.
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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 does a 3DS battery last on red?

It generally lasts around 15-30 minutes depending on whether WiFi, 3D, and other things are on.
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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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Is the 3DS about to discontinue?

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 long does a 3DS need to charge before it can turn on?

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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Will GameStop take a 3DS without the stylus?

They don't take original 3DS's without the stylus, so I bought them and was able to trade in my old device, and have plenty left over for my new 3DS XL.
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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.
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What happens if you overcharge a 3DS?

What happens if I overcharge my 3DS? No, it automatically stops charging once full. You can't overcharge it or ruin your battery this way.
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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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Is it legal to jailbreak a DS?

Jailbreaking older consoles is less likely to incur legal action or other consequences, but doing so still illegal. Yes, even your old PSP or Nintendo DS. This, of course, assumes the users properly execute the right firmware hacks and don't wind up permanently bricking their devices for their trouble.
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Do you have to take out your Nintendo DS at the airport?

Checked Bags: Yes

Please place the console in a separate bin for X-ray screening.
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Will DS games eventually stop working?

In theory, yes - like any NAND flash memory, the save storage in a DS/3DS game cartridge can only be written to so many times before it is at risk of failing. Eventually it will fail.
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