Generic AC Power Adapter Charger for Nintendo 3DS/DSi/XL

When I first ordered this adapter, the package showed up empty. It was just a sealed bubble package with nothing inside. Contacted amazon support and they sent out a replacement the next day. When I finally got the adapter, it worked as intended for about 3 months before a 1000uF capacitor inside of it blew. I opened it up, desoldered the bad capacitor, and soldered in a replacement part with a higher voltage rating, and had to cut a chunk out of the plastic encasement to make it fit, but the charger works again. Its made with cheap components, so dont be surprised if a capacitor breaks after a few months. If you know an electrical engineer or EE student, feel free to ask them to replace a capacitor in this when it stops working. Youll know which capacitor it is because the top of the capacitor will be rounded and not flat.

Since its so cheap, the quality is obviously not good. Mine has yet to combust like some of the other commenters (though thats not to say it wont happen eventually). My biggest peeve about it is that it doesnt allow you to play your DS while its charging. If you try to play while the charger is plugged into it, the screen will flicker and it will stop charging. In addition, it takes MUCH longer to charge than an average charger. Not really that much of a surprise that its a piece of junk, based on its price, but Id say just bite the bullet and pay an extra fee for a legitimate charger rather than this one (that may or may not end up catching on fire).

I brought this after leaving my original charger at my familys house two hours away. I needed something cheap to last me about a month before I could get back to their house to pick it up. This charger works. However, the cord is shorter than the original charger and the actual part that you plug into the wall is very light weight and sort of flimsy. Overall, this charger works in a pinch and now I take this with me when I leave the house instead of bringing the original charger out with me.

Something happened to the cord for the grandkids game while they were here, so I got on the internet, looked it up and ordered it while my grandson was here to tell me what I needed to buy. Since I got that input from him, it was the right cord for his game, and it arrived very quickly, so they didnt have to wait long to get their games recharged.

This is our second purchase replacing the first one that failed recently. It works just fine for a Nintendo DS. Not much you can say for a generic adapter charger. Either it works, or it doesnt. In this case, it definitely works. I just hope it last longer than the first one.

It charges my DS well, the biggest problem is that the cord is easy to hurt. I have had to use tape to cover the parts of exposed wire in the cord.

Works on official Nintendo power jacks but if youve replaced the jack with a cheaper version, this charger will not work for it. So make sure youre jack hasnt been messed with if youve got a used one. Other than that, it should work just fine and a good cheap alternative.

My daughter left her charger on the floor where our new lab puppy was able to get it... Well, he was in the chewing phase, and ended up ruining her 3ds charger. So we bought this as a replacement, and it works like the original.

It’s perfect for charging my son’s Nintendo DS3. Great value for the money!

I lost my 3DS charger for a bit and needed a replacement. The extra charger is very handy. My only complaint is that the plug that goes into the 3DS is very snug. I hope it does not damage the plug on the 3DS