Aside from the Nyko PowerPak+ for the Nintendo 3DS, there is really no alternative solution to the short battery problem of the Nintendo 3DS. Today, Hyperkin revealed an alternative battery that increases the battery life of the Nintendo 3DS.
Hyperkin 3DS Powerplus is a lightweight, sleek 1/4″ design that slides onto the back of the 3DS allowing full access of all the system original functions such as the SD card, stylus, etc. There is no need to remove the battery and thanks to the ergonomical design, the PowerPlus battery provides an excellet grip.
“The 3DS Powerplus is a great way to juice your 3DS for marathon gaming,” stated Steven Mar, Hyperkin’s Business Director. “It doubles the battery life and it’s incredibly comfortable to use.” Continued Mar: “The 3DS default battery is 1300 mAH. In 3D mode with normal sound, the system only provides three and a half hours of playtime. The 3DS Powerplus more than doubles the battery life while still remaining unobtrusive.”
The PowerPlus battery is scheduled for release this Summer for $19.99. Below are some of the early screenshots of the peripheral.
Jackie
May 8, 2011 at 2:24 AMIt looks good, but it might run the risk of slipping off during Gameplay which might be a hassle but if it functions as well as the Nyko Powerpak then it could be a good purchase…
Of course none of this would be a problem if Nintendo spent some time tweaking the damn console before its release but I guess it’s negatively impacting the reviews, so everyone’s loss.