Gaming does the usb cable charges the 3ds?

[kisamesama]

does this usb cable charge the 3ds : http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1439.l2649 ?? i have a defective charger. so i am going to replace it using this cable and charging via usb

 

[trumpet-205]

Yes the charge cable works.

 

[Eerpow]

Buy a retractable one instead.
http://www.dealextre...e-25352?item=14

DSi chargers work for 3DS. I have one since it's easier to carry around.

 

[Lucifer666]

Well yeah, that's what it's meant to do..?

 

[JulietStMoon]

Buy a retractable one instead.
http://www.dealextre...e-25352?item=14

Cool! Is there a wall-outlet version of this?

 

[Eerpow]

Buy a retractable one instead.
http://www.dealextre...e-25352?item=14

Cool! Is there a wall-outlet version of this?

I wish...

Damn powerbricks...

 

[retrodoctor]

Buy a retractable one instead.
http://www.dealextre...e-25352?item=14

Cool! Is there a wall-outlet version of this?

You can just use one from a phone or buy one. Android phones and iPhones come with a "wall charger" that's just a usb-to-outlet plug.

 

[JulietStMoon]

You can just use one from a phone or buy one. Android phones and iPhones come with a "wall charger" that's just a usb-to-outlet plug.

Yeah, I know. I have quite a few. But they can be a bit more bulky than just standard one-piece wall chargers, and I would like this retracting one to keep with me on the go, so the less bulk, the better.

 

[kisamesama]

thx guys! i am happy with my buy then ... yup will use the wall adapter/charger that came with my hp touchpad .. should work right?

 

[AceWarhead]

thx guys! i am happy with my buy then ... yup will use the wall adapter/charger that came with my hp touchpad .. should work right?

Well, this may not be right... but my father used to tell me to not use another powerbrick besides the one that the device came with. I did this once, and my Motorola Atrix was super hot after only 5 mins.

 

[ferofax]

That's because of the differences in the voltage/wattage output... given enough time, if you plug your 3DS into a charger with way higher output than what the regular charger is supposed to give, you probably might fry your 3DS, or at the very least, fry the battery.

 

[Eerpow]

That's because of the differences in the voltage/wattage output... given enough time, if you plug your 3DS into a charger with way higher output than what the regular charger is supposed to give, you probably might fry your 3DS, or at the very least, fry the battery.

This^

The 3DS needs a 4,6V 900mA DC adapter.

 

[lithium210]

Buy a retractable one instead.
http://www.dealextre...e-25352?item=14

DSi chargers work for 3DS. I have one since it's easier to carry around.

Dont buy retractable ones! The cable on those are so thin that after awhile it'll stop working from pulling apart so many times.

 

[JulietStMoon]

Dont buy retractable ones! The cable on those are so thin that after awhile it'll stop working from pulling apart so many times.

I was kinda thinking the thinner cable would make it charge slower, too.

 

[klim28]

I'm using this usb cable charger on my US(220v) and Jp(110v) units. They charge perfectly fine using my laptop/pc. Havent tried using this usb cable charger on the wall outlet though using an adapter. Best partner for this cable charger is a power bank. 4x the battery on the go

 

[retrodoctor]

Dont buy retractable ones! The cable on those are so thin that after awhile it'll stop working from pulling apart so many times.

I was kinda thinking the thinner cable would make it charge slower, too.

Aside from being poor quality, you're buying from DX (were you to get that one). And aside from that retractable chargers are kinda ugly.

 

[BORTZ]

Dont buy retractable ones! The cable on those are so thin that after awhile it'll stop working from pulling apart so many times.

I was kinda thinking the thinner cable would make it charge slower, too.

Actually its more dude to it being plugged into a computer USB port. The wall charges faster.

 

[kisamesama]

can you recommend a wall charger(usb adapter) suitable for the 3ds??

 

[JulietStMoon]

can you recommend a wall charger(usb adapter) suitable for the 3ds??

I have a bunch of different wall adapters and I use them all mixed and matched among my different USB chargers without issue. You can grab a cheap wall adapter for the B&N Nook, for example, at B&N. or get something much cheaper online.

 

[kisamesama]

thx guys! i am happy with my buy then ... yup will use the wall adapter/charger that came with my hp touchpad .. should work right?

Well, this may not be right... but my father used to tell me to not use another powerbrick besides the one that the device came with. I did this once, and my Motorola Atrix was super hot after only 5 mins.

was referring to this reply.... can i use any wall adapter?