Reddit reviews Easytle USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSi/XL

Get one of these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0071BJK34?cache=1563c37bd191b3ee14976c593caa1e8f&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1411653834&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

3DS usb cable charger

bring a DSi/3DS to USB cable

although the console only takes in 4.7v instead of the 5v USB puts out from the ifixit teardown of the 3DS the charging components are high quality enough to handle the extra power.

Don't pay for 2 day shipping, just get Amazon Prime. It's so worth the money.

Also, you'll want one of these to go with an external battery: http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Crunch-Charge-Cable-Nintendo/dp/B0071BJK34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374374641&sr=8-1&keywords=3ds+cable

That's the one I have, and it works well.

I use an Anker (here) with one of these. I've never done a full set of charge cycles on one Anker charge, but it should charge my XL 5-7 times before the Anker itself needs a charge. I usually share the power with my phone though.

It's also worth noting I use the 1st gen Anker - I've had it for 2 years and it's still going strong. This one looks even better - especially the fact that it can detect what current to send to your device (mine has a 1A and 2A port)

This shouldn't cost you more than $40-50 total. I'm seeing the 13000 mAh battery at $30 right now, and the cable is about $6 shipped.

I use an Incipio offGRID IP-679 along with this cable. I got the IP-679 as a work anniversary gift even though I knew I'd probably never end up using it and there was nothing else on the list I would remotely even want. I'm glad I did though, because it lasts forever. It's just a generic USB charger so it's not meant to attach to the 3DS but it's smaller than my iPhone 5s so it's super easy to pick up the charger and 3DS in one hand if I want to move to a different room. The cable I linked to is almost 4 feet long (about 44 inches) so your 3DS doesn't have to sit right next to the charger. You have plenty of wiggle room.

I've looked a bit into this as well and the Mugen does seem to be the only 'integrated' solution. It's nice that you can bolt it on relatively seamlessly but I also decided I don't want to carry the extra weight around all the time (or a little screwdriver to constantly change it in and out).

Personally I ended up adding this external charger to my Amazon wishlist for next time I travel along with this USB 3DS charger cord for about $60 less put together. (And I'll get to charge my iPhone with it too!)

There might be something wrong with the charger itself. A cheap USB charging cable may help, I think

Stop buying different chargers! Just buy this USB cable and never worry about it again.

Way more convenient for home use, too!

I've been using a similar cord to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0071BJK34/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1449052801&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=3ds+usb+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=31bJdcJcrxL&ref=plSrch

I'm bitching to GameStop customer support about it, but I did choose 1 day shipping in the hopes that it'll arrive in time for me to be able to trade in my current XL.

Also, why not just buy a USB charger?

But I agree, the exclusive deal is shit and they should have had an in-store pickup option to facilitate the trade.

For what it's worth, I've been using this one for 2 months now without any issues.

Save yourself the trouble and buy from Amazon. USB cable charger for the 3DS can plug on computer or USB power adapter. Only 6 bucks free shipping with Prime.

http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Crunch-Nintendo-Lifetime-Packaging/dp/B0071BJK34/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1421951620&sr=8-6&keywords=3DS+Xl+charger

A second post from me, a 5 port usb charging hub, $12usd.

That one is just the best selling one on Amazon, you can probably find one for cheaper. But it charges anything that normally charges off of usb; iPads, iPhones, android smartphones, PS Vitas, the Nintendo 3ds/xl and the WiiU gamepad if you can get the cables, etc. Who doesn't have a plethora of stuff that can charge off of usb these days anyways.

Check out a 3DS USB charge cable, if you're able to buy one. Then you could use a computer or something.

yay for gifts

Thanks for the contest!!

USB Charger: http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Crunch-Charge-Cable-Nintendo/dp/B0071BJK34

I found this was a pretty nice video.

As far as a battery pack: I personally wouldn't recommend one. They're overpriced. For around the same price you can get a USB>3DS charger cable and buy a much larger battery bank instead. This one in particular comes to mind. You can also use this for other devices, and not have to worry about the extra bulk so you can use a protective case or grip. :)

Edit: Here is a mugen power pack for comparison.

You can get a generic AC to 5v DC adapter and then get this cable

http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Crunch-Nintendo-Lifetime-Packaging/dp/B0071BJK34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419228392&sr=8-1&keywords=3ds+cable

As a general rule, it's handy to have a USB charger anyways, and go with the biggest mAh you can afford. I've got one that holds 7800 and can charge two devices at once. The 3DS has a 1300mAh capacity, so that battery charger you listed will get you about two full charges, but like any other battery the effectiveness will decrease as time goes on. As for the cable, I bought the $3 one off Amazon such as this one

by purchasing an external battery charger, you can charge up your tablet, phone, 3DS, ipod, or whatever USB-powered device you need without having to carry around too much extra equipment

I just bought the this GatorCrunch cable off Amazon. Don't have it yet, so I can't report on quality. But the reviews were good and the price was right. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071BJK34

Thanks for your suggestion but I was trying to find just the cable itself. I saw this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071BJK34/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=22RTSQZUTX0L3&coliid=I2BN6BF9YI1G5S on Amazon and am wondering if anyone has had any experience with cables of this sort?