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Nintendo 3DS doubles up on battery life with Nyko Power Pak+

Summary: When it was revealed last October that the Nintendo 3DS would have a significantly shorter battery life than its predecessors, no one was pleased. But that opens the door for third-parties to make some battery accessories.

Rachel King

By for The ToyBox |

When it was revealed last October that the Nintendo 3DS would have a significantly shorter battery life than its predecessors, no one was pleased. But that opens the door for third-parties to make some battery accessories.

First up is Nyko with the Power Pak+ and Charge Base. The items are sold separately, but it makes more sense just to buy the Base. Here's why.

The Power Pak+ replaces the original rear battery completely, doubling the juice life in the process. But the Charge Base is a standard docking station with LED indicator lights that "includes a Power Pak+ rechargeable battery pack." It's a few bucks more, but it just seems cost efficient to get the bundle.

The Power Pak+ will roll out the same day as the Nintendo 3DS itself on March 27 with a retail price of $19.99. The Charge Base will follow a week later for $29.99.

[via WiiNintendo]

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  • RE: Nintendo 3DS doubles up on battery life with Nyko Power Pak

    If you just get the battery pack, can the 3ds still charge from the charging cradle, or do you have to plug the charging cable directly into the 3ds?
    skaterballer
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  • RE: Nintendo 3DS doubles up on battery life with Nyko Power Pak

    I'm confused. Why would anyone buy this large thing, that increases the size of the 3ds when you can get a battery replacement that will fit right into the existing case, and does the same thing, extend the battery life the same amount, pus allows you to use the original charger?

    Thanks,
    Tom
    tmalcolm
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  • RE: Nintendo 3DS doubles up on battery life with Nyko Power Pak

    I'm confused. Why would anyone buy this large thing, that increases the size of the 3ds when you can get a battery replacement that will fit right into the existing case, and does the same thing, extend the battery life the same amount, pus allows you to use the original charger?

    Thanks,
    tmalcolm
    Reply Vote
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