Nintendo DS Lite Recharging Dock

by Intec

• It recharges your DS Lite
• Give it some Juice
• DS Lite not included
• Compatible with DS Lite
• LIFETIME WARRANTY

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GABOSQ
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6 x 1.5 inches ; 3.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 1, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,202 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #24 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Accessories > Batteries & Chargers > Batteries
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Ahh, electricity. Gaming just wouldn't be the same without it. This Recharging Dock lets you power up your DS Lite while you're not using it. This stand shows off your DS Lite in style and a faint glow lets you know your device is charging. Ready to go? Simply push eject, logo button on the front of the unit and you're on your way.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

127 of 138 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Not sure what I expected...but I guess it was more than I got! April 4, 2007

By Saya_chan

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

What I expected was a cool blue-light product that made charging my DS simple and fun! What I got was a cool blue-light product that actually proved to be more of a pain for charging the DS and ultimately ended up tossed in a drawer.

While it might be fun to show this off to your friends when they come visit, actually using it is not fun at all. First off, you have to either a) leave it plugged in (you have to use your DS charger for this) so that it is ready to charge your DS on cue; which ultimately leaves the light ON <--this is a pain, as I truly thought the thing would only LIGHT when being used for charging!?

or b) plug it in when you are ready to charge your DS, which, basically is adding an additional step to the charging process, making it NOT fun at all. And as I already mentioned, while plugged in, the light is always ON!? When your DS is fully (and finished being) charged...the light is STILL on!! Making it difficult to tell when it's finished charging. Let me just say... UGH!

In my opinion : cool concept, bad finished product

64 of 75 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars It charges, but it's not easy to use. May 8, 2007

By Laura Moncur

Verified Purchase

Fun: 2.0 out of 5 stars   

The unearthly blue glow that emits from this cradle is annoying (to say the least). I didn't realize that it lit up when I bought this cradle. I don't think I would have bought it if I had known. It glows whether the DS is charging or not. It glows even after the DS is charged. It's just a freakin' annoying blue glowing thing.

It DOES charge the DS, but it's very difficult to put the DS into the charger and just as difficult to take it out. It's a two handed process. If I have to use two hands to charge my DS, I might as well just plug it in.

It was only ten bucks, but even so, I feel ripped off...

36 of 41 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars A Little Blue Light and That's It November 29, 2007

By J. Wolfson

Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

I lost my original DS Lite charger and bought this thinking it was a charger. It is not. It requires a DS Lite charger to function. If you already have one, this product offers a blue light and the option to have your DS Lite in a somewhat vertical orientation.

If that's what you want I suppose this should be a five star review, but to me it seems amazingly wasteful and pointless.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WORKS GREAT!!! July 15, 2007

By Mountain Girl 723

Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Some reviewers complained about the blue light it emits. Well, it is a "GLOW Dock." It puts out a good amount of light but not enough to keep my daughter awake. The only drawback is having to use two hands to dock the game. With practice, you can actually use one hand to undock it (pushing the button with one finger and grabbing it with the rest of the hand). Some reviewers wanted the blue glow to stop when the unit is fully charged. Again, it is a "GLOW Dock" and the way you have to position it to charge the game system, you can see by the lights on the Nintendo game whether it is still charging or not.

I think it has gotten a bad rap. It will glow a blue glow all the time. Not that noticeable during the day and not enough at night that it would keep my four-year old up. I like the unit. It fastens the Nintendo game system securely on top of a table or desk so it is less likely to get knocked off if it was just plugged into a power cord. As for the two-handed plug into the base, if you're just using just a power cord it takes two hands too. Again, with practice, it is eventually just as fast plugging it in.

I recommend this product.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Dock, but no power cord. December 5, 2007

By Chicago-Land Bruce

Verified Purchase

Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

We were unpleasently surprized to find that this dock does not include the power cord, particularly since we purchased it to replace a lost AC cord.

Luckily we have since found the cord and can use the dock, but the description should more explicitly state that your exisiting power cord is required to use this dock.

26 of 32 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars broke after a week May 6, 2007

By Miguel A. Burgos

Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

yeh this thing is a good idea in essence but mine broke after a week, it still makes an very elegant paperweight...

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Nintendo DS Lite August 22, 2006

By Darlene A. Steiner

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I really like this item. It is always set up and you can just sit the game console right on it. No searching for plugs! The lights cast a blue light that is easy to find in the dark.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Dock to Recharge DS Lite January 4, 2007

By KCP

Verified Purchase

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Purchased item for my son's DS Lite. For the price paid on Amazon it was an excellent purchase. Seen same dock on other large electronic store for twice the price. Just be careful when docking DS Lite, the male connector on dock need to be aligned to fit in female end on DS Lite. Press white oval logo button in front to eject the DS Lite. Nice blue glow provides night lite in room. Had to purchase extra AC/DC charging cord for the dock. Very pleased with purchase.