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Nyko Power Pak+ for 3DS

by Nyko
Nintendo 3DS
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

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  • Double the capacity and play time of the original 3DS battery Soft Feel Surface and de-bossed finger rest allow for improved control and comfortable play Includes mini screwdriver for easy installation
  • Works with the Nyko Charge Base for convenient Drop and Charge feature
  • Compatible with the original Nintendo power adaptor
  • CE and EL certified high quality lithium polymer battery

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Product Details

  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B004SJA7L6
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 0.5 inches ; 4.5 ounces
  • Media: Accessory
  • Release Date: April 30, 2011
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,403 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Keep your Nintendo 3DS charged and ready for action with the Power Pak+. The Power Pak+ is a rechargeable Lithium Ion Polymer battery designed exclusively for the 3DS and the rigorous demands of gamers. The double capacity battery provides up to 2x the playtime on a single charge, and features Nyko's Soft Feel Surface and de-bossed finger grips for the ideal grip on the handheld. The Power Pak+ charges using the stock AC Adaptor included with the 3DS so no additional cords or wires are needed, making it ideal for travel. The Power Pak+ is the ideal solution for powering your 3DS allowing you to play longer with more comfort.

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Customer Reviews

The battery adds SO MUCH life to the 3DS. jp7395  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
It provided a nice grippy surface without much extra weight. Family Driver  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
The texture and grooves on the back also make the 3DS feel better in the hands. Ken Vaughn  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic battery replacement May 3, 2011
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Let me just say that this is a fantastic device. I've been playing a handful of hours a day and leaving the device in standby the rest of the time, and I only have to charge it every couple of days. It adds some heft to the system, which makes playing one-handed games such as Okamiden without cramping up a bit of a challenge, but as long as you shift your position a bit every 20 minutes or so you'll be fine. The battery adds some bulk, but not enough to matter, and with the battery my 3DS fits snugly in the case I got for it (HORI hard pouch (which, for the record, I'd also recommend)).

If you know how to use a screw driver, you'll be fine with installation -- I used the included (ADORABLE) screwdriver and had no problems. Any small screwdriver will do the trick, though.

My only word of caution is that removing the 3DS battery will make it forget date/time, so if you're thinking you'll get this and then swap it back and forth with the original battery depending on your battery life needs, keep in mind it will be a bit of a hassle.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Doubles life, and gives more play time! :) June 24, 2011
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Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
When this product was first announced, I was stoked to go get it. When it released and reviews started popping out, I was pretty peeved by it. Most reviewers sounded whiny that the thing added so much weight to it! I was really only stoked for the extended battery, as the Nintendo 3DS has God-awful battery power. So, since I purchased the 3DS on Amazon, I got a $10 promotional voucher good towards any Nintendo 3DS accessory, so long as it shipped from Amazon. Go figure, I bought the Nyko Power Pak+ with the Charge Base.

I received it, and I installed it, which was easy-peasy. It takes less than five minutes to do. They even give you a cute little screwdriver to do the job! When I charged it up and all, I got straight into playing my 3DS games, and oh boy, did I run it on punishing settings. I'll explain the results in a bit. Basically though, it does its job.

Does the Power Pak+ Do It's Job?

The short answer: YES. The long answer, yes, it does so by a long shot. It's a much higher capacity battery. I got the device two weeks ago, and I've been draining it dry ever since I got it for the sake of a review. What I did was run a series of four tests. I tested them with different settings, the two optimal ends of the scale, and compared the results. All tests were run with a 3DS Game in the game slot.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Solves the problem June 1, 2011
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Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
After running out of power a few times and realizing my 3DS was spending more time in its charge cradle than in my hands, I almost returned it. As cool as the rest of the system is, a battery life that tops out at 3 hours is a huge limitation for any portable. Fortunately, quite a few smart peripheral manufacturers have realized this, and this is one result. Note that this is a replacement battery, not a plug-in add-on like some other third party products. You remove the 3DS rear panel and original battery, and this pack takes the place of both. It's screwed on and doesn't stick in too well without being secured in this fashion, so you can't easily swap it out. Fortunately, it lasts long enough that you probably won't need to. The battery comes with extra screws and a mini screwdriver.

Pro:

Inexpensive.

The rubberized surface is great; it actually makes the 3DS easier to hold.

Lasts way longer than the lame original battery. While it still won't get the 3DS up to quite the same run time as the DS Lite, it's at least tolerable now.

Seems to charge pretty quickly.

Easy to install. Took all of half a minute.

Con:

As you can probably tell by looking at the pictures, the original 3DS charge dock won't work with this product. There's one sold by Nyko if you care that much for it.

The added bulk might make the unit unable to fit in some cases or protectors. I use the pouch made by ICON and it fits, but is a bit tight.

It does make the 3DS heavier. No way around that...

This is the best current solution to the infamous 3DS battery life problem. I'd previously thought of buying extra stock batteries and swapping them out, but it's just too much of a hassle.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
A got the Power Pak+ the first chance I got, seeing as it double the battery life of the 3DS. The original battery life was a pethetic 2 to 3 hours, so this thing is essential. The only problem is the thickness of the power pak+ (PP+); it add close to a half inch to the thickness of the 3DS. It redeems this by having the material of the battery finger friendly, and it has little indents where your fingers would rest, so it actually adds grip to the 3DS. You can't place it in the original Nintendo Charge Base, due to the thickness, so you have take the plug out of the base and stick in right into the 3DS, or buy the Nyko Charge Base.

Overall:

The Cons: Thick, Need to buy another charge base if you want to have style.

The Pros: Doubles Battery Life, Easy Grip, Easy Install, Low-ish Price.

BUY IT! WHEN THE BETTER 3DS GAMES COME OUT LATER THIS YEAR, YOU'LL WANT MORE PLAY TIME!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Doubles battery life. Be careful with the little screws.
So it looks good on your DS and adds a little weight and a tiny bit of bulk. I got about 8 hours of battery life with both wifi and streetpass on, which about doubles the life of... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Nikoras
5.0 out of 5 stars Great upgrade
this defiantly extended the play time of my sons 3DS. my only gripe against it is that it's not as comfortable to hold, but what else do you expect from slapping a battery to the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by XxBladesxX
5.0 out of 5 stars gaming on the go, even longer
Nobody knows why the 3ds didn't have a better battery from the start, but this battery pack is the solution if you are still holding out on buying the 3ds xl. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. Kirschner
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent power extention
If you have a 3DS you know how terrible the battery life is. This more than doubled it. Great product for cheap.
Published 3 months ago by SuperChadMonkey
5.0 out of 5 stars great power extension
i use my 3ds for zuma and book worm in anticipation of the new animal crossing. i can go for almost a week playing sporadically between charging. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Susan S. Wang
5.0 out of 5 stars Functions as it should perfectly and feels great!
The Nyko Power Pak+ for 3DS is the perfect remedy for the terrible battery life of the 3DS. I was hesitant to buy the power pak+ at first, but am so glad I did. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jp7395
5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of power
Buy it. This battery adds to much time, in fact doubles the original gaming time. It adds small oversize to 3DS but it really worth due the time increase. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ichambon
4.0 out of 5 stars Doubles my 3DS battery Life
This Battery Helps my 3DS last twice as long! and it adds some extra weight and size to the device overall which helps for people (like myself) who have bigger hands! Read more
Published 4 months ago by SDolnik07
4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says
So to start off, I have heard this battery has had issues with holding a charge and leaking, I have not had those issues within the week Ive had it, but it has occurred to other... Read more
Published 4 months ago by me
3.0 out of 5 stars Fits well and extends battery life.
Fits perfectly on the regular Nintendo 3ds, not the XL. The battery life is really good, lasts several hours on one charge.
Published 4 months ago by Nima N. Pourahmady
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does this void the warranty?
From everything I've read, no, it should not void the warranty, unless you do/touch something else that you shouldn't. There is no seal on the 3DS battery, and the 3DS owner's manual actually comes with instructions for how to replace the battery.

Now, technically, the 3DS warranty (on... Read more
Apr 20, 2011 by Classic Game Girl & Bibliophile |  See all 5 posts
Installation Tips--Possible Streetpass Glitch & How to Avoid It
Wow, glad I read this before installing. I followed your steps, and it all worked perfectly. Thanks for the info!
Apr 26, 2011 by God |  See all 10 posts
This design leaves a lot to be desired...
I just put a small piece of electrical tape over the exposed pins, and it blends in so well that you honestly couldn't even tell it was there. It just looked like the entire bottom was solid black after that. Though I actually liked how the Nyko Power Pak+ looked and felt on both my Cosmo Black... Read more
Apr 22, 2011 by Classic Game Girl & Bibliophile |  See all 6 posts
Play during the charge?
I think you can play.
Apr 6, 2012 by Andrew Gordon 12344 |  See all 3 posts
My 3DS won't charge with the Power Pak
Make sure it is installed correctly. If it still won't charge, you may have received a defective battery. Exchange it for another one.
I have 3 of these Power Paks, and they are a life saver!
Sep 1, 2012 by R. Petersen |  See all 2 posts
Does this work with the 3ds xl? Be the first to reply
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