Hardware Which 3ds Battery Life Extender is better?

[xbry23]

So basically, we all know that the 3ds battery life sucks... so i've been looking for battery alternatives and so far i found two
This one:
http://www.nyko.com/products/product-detai...ge+Base+for+3DS
where you have to take out your 3ds cover and screw this in

or This one:
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Chargin...y/dp/B004REJZLA
where you can charge it on the go and is less of a hassle to take off

Which of these seem better? I'm leaning more towards the CTA one but i dunno how the quality is going to be.

 

[impizkit]

The CTA looks just like the factory dock to me.

 

[xbry23]

The CTA looks just like the factory dock to me.

Yeah it does, but apparently it has a built in battery in it which you can use to charge the 3ds without it being plugged into a wall.

 

[KingVamp]

idk

Nyko one actually look like part of the device and require screws. It has a better grip.

CTA you do not even need to bother with the internal battery(safer). You can argue it will also provide
better grip, but not as much as Nyko. Also provides a stand.

idk if internal plus CTA charge is better than Nyko by itself.

I chose Nyko, but CTA may be better.

*Nyko Power pak+ + portable recharger stand = Awesome overkill

 

[tlyee61]

i would go w/ CTA

 

[RupeeClock]

The CTA looks just like the factory dock to me.

Yeah it does, but apparently it has a built in battery in it which you can use to charge the 3ds without it being plugged into a wall.

That's innovative, you can chuck it in your backpack and let it do its streetpass business that way.

 

[princefarzan]

The CTA looks more portable friendly where as the nyko charger looks really clunky and a chore to carry around if you don't have a backpack or carrying case with you.

 

[KingVamp]

The CTA looks more portable friendly where as the nyko charger looks really clunky and a chore to carry around if you don't have a backpack or carrying case with you.

Carrying the CTA and 3DS look about the same size, if not the same, as the nyko. It not that clunky.

But sense CTA is two parts you do not have to put it in the same pocket.

Even with nyko it doesn't seem that it be big as as the phat ds (maybe a bit smaller than that.)

If you can carry the phat you can carry both of these.

 

[bigpaws]

nyko is better for a few reasons

first, the cta only recharges the battery instead of replacing it
this means that the battery will still deteriorate. The when the nyko dies, you will have a like new original battery to replace it

the cta is no different than a recharger that is portable.
the nyko aint bad either since it is not thick and it is no hassle

 

[KingVamp]

nyko is better for a few reasons

first, the cta only recharges the battery instead of replacing it
this means that the battery will still deteriorate. The when the nyko dies, you will have a like new original battery to replace it

the cta is no different than a recharger that is portable.
the nyko aint bad either since it is not thick and it is no hassle

Yea ,but wouldn't be better in the long run to have a charger not a battery?

I never had a charger die on me. It would at least last longer than nyko at least I believe.

Buying a nyko battery (with dock)$19.00 ($29.99) something now and replacing it later with the regular battery,is that better than a long lasting portable charger replacing the deteriorated battery with a cheaper battery?

 

[iggloovortex]

i like this one http://www.nyko.com/products/product-detai...ge+Base+for+3DS

if only for the slim look of the pack when its in
while the CTA one technically gives the same double battery in terms of recharging, and an extra 30 min isnt all too appealing to me on top of 10 -16 hours.
i know im not gonna be playing it that long straight with out being next to ANY outlet for an extended period of time.

 

[jak66]

nyko is better for a few reasons

first, the cta only recharges the battery instead of replacing it
this means that the battery will still deteriorate. The when the nyko dies, you will have a like new original battery to replace it

the cta is no different than a recharger that is portable.
the nyko aint bad either since it is not thick and it is no hassle

Yea ,but wouldn't be better in the long run to have a charger not a battery?

I never had a charger die on me. It would at least last longer than nyko at least I believe.

Buying a nyko battery (with dock)$19.00 ($29.99) something now and replacing it later with the regular battery,is that better than a long lasting portable charger replacing the deteriorated battery with a cheaper battery?

How does the CTA hold its own charge...with a battery. So with Nyko, you only have to replace one thing when it deteriorates. With the CTA, you'll end up have to replace both (maybe not at the same time, but eventually).

 

[KingVamp]

How does the CTA hold its own charge...with a battery. So with Nyko, you only have to replace one thing when it deteriorates. With the CTA, you'll end up have to replace both (maybe not at the same time, but eventually).

That is a really good point.

How trustworthy is Nyko VS CTA?

It could be made poorly to die the next day.

 

[pocchama1996]

Nyko, you can carry it and your regular battery. = 3x normal playtime where as
CTA = only 2x normal amount + 30min

Math has been done.
Not to mention the Nyko one is really thin anyways so the size issue is irrelevant

 

[xbry23]

nyko is better for a few reasons

first, the cta only recharges the battery instead of replacing it
this means that the battery will still deteriorate. The when the nyko dies, you will have a like new original battery to replace it

the cta is no different than a recharger that is portable.
the nyko aint bad either since it is not thick and it is no hassle

Yea ,but wouldn't be better in the long run to have a charger not a battery?

I never had a charger die on me. It would at least last longer than nyko at least I believe.

Buying a nyko battery (with dock)$19.00 ($29.99) something now and replacing it later with the regular battery,is that better than a long lasting portable charger replacing the deteriorated battery with a cheaper battery?

How does the CTA hold its own charge...with a battery. So with Nyko, you only have to replace one thing when it deteriorates. With the CTA, you'll end up have to replace both (maybe not at the same time, but eventually).

But how long will it be until the battery deteriorates? I never had to replace my old ds lite's battery since i got it...

 

[xbry23]

Nyko, you can carry it and your regular battery. = 3x normal playtime where as
CTA = only 2x normal amount + 30min

Math has been done.

But with Nyko, you'll have to also carry around that screwdriver and unscrew everything... plus you'll have to bring the original battery cover if you want to switch to the regular battery...

 

[pocchama1996]

Nyko, you can carry it and your regular battery. = 3x normal playtime where as
CTA = only 2x normal amount + 30min

Math has been done.

But with Nyko, you'll have to also carry around that screwdriver and unscrew everything... plus you'll have to bring the battery cover and original screws if you want to switch to the regular battery...

I suppose thats true but you'd stilll be getting another 3 hours and 30 minutes of playtime as compared to the CTA.
If im on a long car/plane ride I wont mind a little unscrewing if it means atleast another 4 hours of playtime.

 

[KingVamp]

Nyko, you can carry it and your regular battery. = 3x normal playtime where as
CTA = only 2x normal amount + 30min

Math has been done.
Not to mention the Nyko one is really thin anyways so the size issue is irrelevant
Yea,but then you have to carry a screwdriver.


QUOTE(pocchama1996 @ Mar 21 2011, 01:46 AM) I suppose thats true but you'd stilll be getting another 3 hours and 30 minutes of playtime as compared to the CTA.
If im on a long car/plane ride I wont mind a little unscrewing if it means atleast another 4 hours of playtime.

At the risk of losing something? (like a screw?)

 

[pocchama1996]

Nyko, you can carry it and your regular battery. = 3x normal playtime where as
CTA = only 2x normal amount + 30min

Math has been done.
Not to mention the Nyko one is really thin anyways so the size issue is irrelevant
Yea,but then you have to carry a screwdriver.


QUOTE(pocchama1996 @ Mar 21 2011, 01:46 AM) I suppose thats true but you'd stilll be getting another 3 hours and 30 minutes of playtime as compared to the CTA.
If im on a long car/plane ride I wont mind a little unscrewing if it means atleast another 4 hours of playtime.

At the risk of losing something? (like a screw?)

Or to be honest you could just play without the cover and screws. Sure there's the risk of it falling out if you dont hold onto it well enough but I tend to be extremely careful when It comes to potentially losing things or my game being suddenly shut off due to my stupidity.
and if you play without the cover you could just use the dock as a makeshift cover.

 

[KingVamp]

You can, but it just seem it bring worst inconveniences vs conveniences.

But if more battery is more important then ok...