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What do the lights on a new 3DS mean?

It is located to the right of the Power Button. Blue: The system is charged and has power. Blue (pulsing): The system is in Sleep Mode. Red: The system battery power is low. Red (flashing): The system battery power is very low.
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What does the orange light on a 3ds mean?

Orange: A friend has connected online. Red: Battery power is low (this light blinks continuously when power is very low).
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How do you know if new 3ds is fully charged?

The recharge LED on the console lights orange during charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
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How long does it take for a new 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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How long does a 3ds last on blinking red?

It generally lasts around 15-30 minutes depending on whether WiFi, 3D, and other things are on.
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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 light flashing orange?

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 it okay to play 3DS while charging?

Yes. Your system can be played 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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How long should 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 do you check battery life on 3DS?

Press simultaneously ZL + ZR to momentarily display the battery charge percentage.
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How long do 3DS game batteries last?

The battery duration will vary depending on screen brightness and usage. The average duration will be 3-5 hours when playing Nintendo 3DS software, and 5-8 hours when playing Nintendo DS software.
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Why is ds light red?

DSL light RED: The modem can't detect the CenturyLink network. If it stays red for more than 30 seconds, see the troubleshooting instructions below.
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How do I wake up my 3DS?

Press the POWER Button to turn on the system.
  1. If the system is on and the screens do not turn on, press and hold the POWER Button to turn it off first.
  2. If the system no longer turns on, you may have a charging issue. This is usually indicated by a red (solid or blinking) or no power LED.
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What is the red light next to the camera on 3DS?

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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Is the New 3DS discontinued?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop is slated to 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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How many GB can a New 3DS hold?

The New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL are compatible with microSD cards up to 2 GB in size, and microSDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible.
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Is the 3DS shutting down?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch means that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing on the 27th of March 2023. With this closure, many brilliant games will either become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.
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What happens if you brick your 3DS?

At the most, it'll freeze and you'll have to hold the power button to turn it off. No. Just like with HBL, you can't brick your 3DS by running Homebrew games/apps (with the exception of downgrading) unless you're really trying to. It might freeze or refuse to boot, but there's no way to actually brick your console.
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What else can I use to charge a 3DS?

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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Does flashing orange mean charging?

When the remaining battery charge is low, the indicator lights on the headphones or the charging case will repeatedly and slowly flash orange for about 15 seconds. Set the headphones into the charging case and charge them using the supplied USB Type-C™ cable when this happens.
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What is a blinking orange light?

A solid or blinking orange light indicates the monitor or other display is not receiving a signal. For example, if your monitor has power but is not plugged into the computer, the indicator LED is orange. Note. A monitor's orange light may appear next to or on the monitor power button.
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Why is my battery light blinking orange?

A blinking orange light usually means the battery is below 10%.
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