What is the closest usb type to the charger port

[PigletTubeYT]

Some people say usb-b but what is the closest usb type to the 3ds charger port?

 

[Ryab]

Some people say usb-b but what is the closest usb type to the 3ds charger port?

I'm struggling to understand exactly what you are asking here. Is there a particular reason?

 

[User154]

Some people say usb-b but what is the closest usb type to the 3ds charger port?

I don't quite understand the question but if you're talking about the physical size and layout usb b is about twice the height.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

In my opinion: None.
There is no data connection and the proprietary port is not compatible with any standard USB plug/cable.

Considering questions like this one, I'll just take the opportunity to friendly warn you: Do not do anything stupid – or your next thread might have a title like: "I accidentally […] and now the charging port is broken."

A question that gave me some worries: https://gbatemp.net/threads/installing-b9s-via-usb-connection.629383/
Wait… you asked a very similar thing before: https://gbatemp.net/threads/can-the-3ds-serial-pins-be-used.629257/

With adapters 3DS can be charged with USB. I know of no reported problems despite the nominal voltage of USB being slightly higher.

 

[Jayro]

USB C port fits perfectly without any shell modding, so go with that. Super easy and common to find as well.

 

[TheStonedModder]

USB C port fits perfectly without any shell modding, so go with that. Super easy and common to find as well.

OP can even get a PCB madeup for ezpz installation if he wanted too (there are others on github for other 3ds models)

https://github.com/rorosaurus/3ds-xl-usb-c

 

[Dragon91Nippon]

In my opinion: None.
There is no data connection and the proprietary port is not compatible with any standard USB plug/cable.

Considering questions like this one, I'll just take the opportunity to friendly warn you: Do not do anything stupid – or your next thread might have a title like: "I accidentally […] and now the charging port is broken."

A question that gave me some worries: https://gbatemp.net/threads/installing-b9s-via-usb-connection.629383/
Wait… you asked a very similar thing before: https://gbatemp.net/threads/can-the-3ds-serial-pins-be-used.629257/

With adapters 3DS can be charged with USB. I know of no reported problems despite the nominal voltage of USB being slightly higher.

He's probably asking because he probably wants to replace it with a standardized connection and wants one that will fit the existing hole without cutting the case.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Replacing a working connector just because of "No more additional special charger!!"? No, thanks.

I know it sucks that Nintendo chose to use some proprietary nonsense port instead of a standard one. I still fail finding any appeal in tinkering with 3DS hardware without having to. If it is not broken, don't attempt to fix it.

 

[Jayro]

Replacing a working connector just because of "No more additional special charger!!"? No, thanks.

I know it sucks that Nintendo chose to use some proprietary nonsense port instead of a standard one. I still fail finding any appeal in tinkering with 3DS hardware without having to. If it is not broken, don't attempt to fix it.

USB C is "one cable standard, for everything."
I convert everything I have to USB C if it's easy enough. For everything else I have that takes Micro USB, I just use magnetic tipped USB cables. Like on all of my controllers that have both plug types, PS4 and PS5 for example. The same cable charges them both, and I don't have to worry about the connector getting snapped off either.

Proprietary connectors can fuck off and die already.

 

[PigletTubeYT]

Replacing a working connector just because of "No more additional special charger!!"? No, thanks.

I know it sucks that Nintendo chose to use some proprietary nonsense port instead of a standard one. I still fail finding any appeal in tinkering with 3DS hardware without having to. If it is not broken, don't attempt to fix it.

Is there a dongle out there that plugs in to the 3DS Charging port and plug in a usb-c into the dongle to charge the 3DS?

 

[User154]

Is there a dongle out there that plugs in to the 3DS Charging port and plug in a usb-c into the dongle to charge the 3DS?

Look I don't off the top of my head but I highly doubt it, I seriously doubt theres the demand to make it commercially viable. You could very easily make one though if you really wanted.

 

[lone_wolf323]

Is there a dongle out there that plugs in to the 3DS Charging port and plug in a usb-c into the dongle to charge the 3DS?

if you are refering to something where it plugs into current charging port and then into a usb port on a pc. then yes. there are cables for sale that are made like that.