+InsaneNutter MVC Posted December 24, 2013 MVC Share Posted December 24, 2013 Recently i was looking at getting an Nintendo 3DS XL for Christmas and was really surprised to find out you don't get a charger with it! I can't understand why something so essential would not be included?, i mean its not like the console is solar powered or anything... From what i've read on-line Nintendo expect you to have a charger from a previous DS console? Well yes I have a DS Lite charger, which according to the internet is incompatible with the 3DS XL anyway... Luckily i knew this from reading reviews before buying the 3DS XL, i just wonder how many people are going to get a 3DS XL this Christmas and not be able to use it? On Amazon the very last paragraph after a massive description states "An AC adapter is not included with the Nintendo 3DS, but can be purchased separately.", hardly very prominent for something i would consider vital information. Nintendo have had some great innovations over the years, however i've always thought Nintendo have made some really silly decisions too... this been the latest i'll probably never understand the point of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose_49 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Yup. Very disappointing http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=38614.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseLess Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Haha what?! Not including a charger must be some sad joke...I mean...what?! Do you see any of the other companies saying anything like "Oh you should have a charger from your last phone, so we're not giving you one". That is just a silly argument - it means they're only trying to sell to existing customers and not expanding their customer base. I am sorry to say, Nintendo has really lost the plot and they're going to go the way of RIM and the dinosaurs...for different reasons, but dead is still dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notuptome2004 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 not sure why this is an issue when it is not because all #DXLs come with AC adapter http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/consoles/nintendo-3ds-xl-mario-luigi-dream-team-bundle/112588 What's Included: Nintendo 3DS XL system Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Pre-Installed Nintendo 3DS XL AC adapter <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Nintendo 3DS XL stylus SDHC Memory Card (4GB) AR Cards (view the cards using the outer cameras to play supported AR games) Quick-Start Guide Operations Manual (including warranty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhearted Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Haha what?! Not including a charger must be some sad joke...I mean...what?! Do you see any of the other companies saying anything like "Oh you should have a charger from your last phone, so we're not giving you one". That is just a silly argument - it means they're only trying to sell to existing customers and not expanding their customer base. I am sorry to say, Nintendo has really lost the plot and they're going to go the way of RIM and the dinosaurs...for different reasons, but dead is still dead. If you really believe that Nintendo is going to die anytime soon... Then you're doing a good job at matching your name with your post. Jarrichvdv, link6155 and Tha Bloo Monkee 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argi Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 My Zelda Link Between Worlds edition came with a charger? How can it not!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+virtorio MVC Posted December 24, 2013 MVC Share Posted December 24, 2013 not sure why this is an issue when it is not because all #DXLs come with AC adapter http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/consoles/nintendo-3ds-xl-mario-luigi-dream-team-bundle/112588 What's Included: Nintendo 3DS XL system Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Pre-Installed Nintendo 3DS XL AC adapter <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Nintendo 3DS XL stylus SDHC Memory Card (4GB) AR Cards (view the cards using the outer cameras to play supported AR games) Quick-Start Guide Operations Manual (including warranty) It doesn't come with one in all regions. Also some regions include the USB charger cable, and some don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneNutter MVC Posted December 24, 2013 Author MVC Share Posted December 24, 2013 My Zelda Link Between Worlds edition came with a charger? How can it not!? Strange, it must vary between region then, the ones i've seen on sale here in the UK certainly don't include an AC adaptor. Amazon.com - Lists an AC adaptor as been included in the box Amazon.co.uk - "An AC adapter is not included with the Nintendo 3DS, but can be purchased separately" Even the Nintendo Service Center UK website states: Q: My Nintendo 3DS XL doesn?t have a charger A: Nintendo 3DS XL consoles do not come with a charger as standard. To find out more about where to get hold of a charger for your Nintendo 3DS XL, read below Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Whatever argument is put forward, not including something as necessary as a charger is a terrible move! Liana 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoDonpachi Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Whatever argument is put forward, not including something as necessary as a charger is a terrible move! Agreed :/ It's like purchasing an Xbox 360 and Microsoft going "we didn't include a power brick with this console revision, your last 360 probably had an RRoD so you already have one" Gallifrey2 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-T- Member Posted December 24, 2013 Member Share Posted December 24, 2013 Mine definitely came with a charger. Which region doesn't have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Agreed :/ It's like purchasing an Xbox 360 and Microsoft going "we didn't include a power brick with this console revision, your last 360 probably had an RRoD so you already have one that doesn't fit anyway, because ######." Fixed. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted December 24, 2013 Veteran Share Posted December 24, 2013 The charger isn't included in EU or JP. Only NA gets it in the box. What really annoyed me is they changed the port when designing the Wii U, so you can't even use a gamepad charger for the 3DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseLess Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 If you really believe that Nintendo is going to die anytime soon... Then you're doing a good job at matching your name with your post. To be short, Wii U sales are not looking too healthy and their revenue is on a significant and steady decline. On topic. Interesting to see why they did not include it for the EU...perhaps because the EU has rationalized phone chargers, is looking to do the same for laptops, and Nintendo fears they may force consoles/handhelds to do the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 For some reason Nintendo thinks you will already own a 3DS in JP and EU and have the charger available and will own units for some reason. Thankfully here in NA it came with it, as I haven't owned a DS since the original DS. Seems kind of silly as some people will be buying something like this for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Bloo Monkee Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Seems silly to not even include at least a simple USB cable to charge with. I'm certain that the ones around here come with one, but others have said that in North America they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liana Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I feel as though this was a crazy move by Nintendo. Not including a charger simply isn't something that's done. What's next, second analog stick sold separately? Oh wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
link6155 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 What's next, second analog stick sold separately? Oh wait... Barely any games use the Circle pad pro anyways. Also, if the 3DS did come with a second analog stick built in, where would it go? The design is compact as it is and it takes the layout base on it's predecessors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Method Man Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I got a 3DS XL about a month ago and it came with a charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Pretty cocky to not include a charger because you are comfortable with how many DS users are upgrading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheSwiss Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Yeah it is ######ing annoying that it isn't included. I picked up a 3DS XL a few months back and was annoyed I had to buy the charger for ?7 extra! I believe it is just a European (and Japan?) thing though as the US gets the charger. Cheap ass Nintendo :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Yeah it is ****ing annoying that it isn't included. I picked up a 3DS XL a few months back and was annoyed I had to buy the charger for ?7 extra! I believe it is just a European (and Japan?) thing though as the US gets the charger. Cheap ass Nintendo :( Holy ######, that's steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Mungis Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I'm in two frames of mind about this, it really should come with one. It's an essential part of the console and it isn't even clearly stated on the front of the box that the charger isn't included. At the same time though, if the charger was included they'd just have put the price up to include it and we'd be none the wiser, people complain that it costs more but that's only because you see what you're paying for it and I suppose for people that do already have a compatible charger it's a small saving. In general though I think it really should be included, I was never told it didn't come with one and in April when I got a 3DS I got home eager to play only to find I'd need to wait till the next day to go back to the shop and buy a charger :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I'm in two frames of mind about this, it really should come with one. It's an essential part of the console and it isn't even clearly stated on the front of the box that the charger isn't included. At the same time though, if the charger was included they'd just have put the price up to include it and we'd be none the wiser, people complain that it costs more but that's only because you see what you're paying for it and I suppose for people that do already have a compatible charger it's a small saving. In general though I think it really should be included, I was never told it didn't come with one and in April when I got a 3DS I got home eager to play only to find I'd need to wait till the next day to go back to the shop and buy a charger :( I doubt not including a charger saves all that much money. They are selling them @ a cost of 7 pounds (~13 AUD, ~ 11.50USD), that is an incredible price hike. If they were manufacturing them in bulk and including them it would cost very little to produce them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Mungis Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I doubt not including a charger saves all that much money. They are selling them @ a cost of 7 pounds (~13 AUD, ~ 11.50USD), that is an incredible price hike. If they were manufacturing them in bulk and including them it would cost very little to produce them. I know, that's why I said "small saving". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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