Hacking EZ 3in1 Battery Drain

[rubaducky]

Hey all!

Yes, Don't flame me!

I figure this topic has been done (in one form or another) before, but I would really like to get a clear answer once and for all, and get some closure on the subject.

All things being equal (DS Lite age, screen brightness, volume setting, memory card size & speed, type of flash card etc.) does the DS Lite battery last less while the EZ 3in1 is just sitting inside slot-2, even though the DS is JUST running DS games?

If so, in minutes/hours, how much less?

Opinions, personal experience, thread links, anything on the subject would be appreciated.

Thank you!!!

 

[pepsibluehawk87]

No, it doesn't.

 

[Sephi]

There would be no difference if you left the original 'cover' in the slot or nothing. As long as it's not being used there shouldn't be a difference.

 

[starfox468]

No, it only drinks battery acid when your using it

 

[Tanas]

No, it only drinks battery acid when your using it

No it doesn't, the battery is always in use.

 

[Destructobot]

Any cart that is in either slot will use some power even when it isn't in use (except possibly the slot 1 cart in GBA mode). The slot 2 cart has to be powered so that DS games can access it if they want to (GBA linkage, rumble, browser RAM, etc.). I don't think the 3-in-1 uses much power when you aren't using it (I didn't notice a difference), but I am quite certain that it does use some.

As for exactly how much less battery life you'll get with the 3-in-1 plugged in, I don't think anyone has ever cared enough to time it. I certainly don't.