--- product_id: 1271906 title: "Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL" brand: "blacell" price: "5.69 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1271906-gen-usb-charge-cable-for-nintendo-3ds-dsi-dsixl store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 480 Mbps Speed Compact Design USB Type A Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL **Brand:** blacell **Price:** 5.69 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ”‹ Power Up Your Playtime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL by blacell - **How much does it cost?** 5.69 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1271906-gen-usb-charge-cable-for-nintendo-3ds-dsi-dsixl) ## Best For - blacell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted blacell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Durable Design:** Built to last, ensuring your gaming sessions are uninterrupted. - β€’ **Fast Data Transfer:** Enjoy a speedy 480 Mbps transfer rate for quick syncing. - β€’ **Lightweight & Portable:** Designed for gamers on the go, it fits seamlessly into your travel kit. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Works with Nintendo 3DS, DSi, and XL modelsβ€”no more searching for the right charger! - β€’ **Charge Anywhere, Anytime:** Easily power up your Nintendo devices from any USB port. ## Overview The Gen USB Charge Cable is a lightweight and compact solution for charging your Nintendo 3DS, DSi, and XL devices. With a fast data transfer rate of 480 Mbps and universal compatibility, this cable ensures you can keep your gaming sessions powered up and ready to go, whether at home or on the move. ## Description Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL Review: Versatile and capable - I've been using this cable for a few months now on my New 3DS. Charge cables like this that tend to be sold for cheap are often liable to also be cheaply made or have defects of some kind, or perhaps not perform that well. In this case, this usb cable works great. We live in a world now where usb ports are all over the place, and if you're looking to stuff a 3DS and some kind of charge cable into your pocket, you're not going to want to want to pocket the (comparatively) large power adapter for wall outlets that are purchased from Nintendo. This cord has a low profile since it doesn't have any kind of adapter attached to it, and since it's usb, and because usb is so wide-spread, you're bound to be able to find a computer, cell phone charger, or a portable battery that you can draw a charge off of if you need it. Depending on what you plug it into, your charge time may vary, but I've gotten pretty good results from my own cell phone charger, and usually I'll just plug it into my PC for convenience when I know I won't be using it for a while. It's worth noting that Nintendo seems to have adopted a policy of not including chargers with their 3DS units, and tasking you with purchasing your own separately. This is annoying, but I've been using this cable daily for months and haven't run into any issues. I'd consider it a viable replacement for your 3DS charger. Review: Provides flexible charging options for Nintendo DSi, XL and 3DS - Just to make it perfectly clear: This product ( USB Power Charge Cable Adapter for Nintendo NDSi ) cannot be used to transfer data to or from your computer. It is for charging your DSi from an USB port only. It also works with the newer Nintendo XL and 3DS, but not for the original DS and DS Lite (because older models have a differently shaped charging port). The power cable is about 46 inches (117 cm) long. I measured the current consumption to be around 350mA during charging of my XL. All computer or laptop USB 2.0 ports are rated for 500mA, so there should be no problems with loading. But you should not plug it into an unpowered USB hub (because the 500mA is shared by multiple devices), nor should you try it in an older USB 1.1 port. There are several other ways to recharge your Nintendo through this power cable, namely: 1. Using a generic AC-powered USB adapter. It is best to pick one that works from universal voltage of 100-240V AC, so that you can use it while traveling (Note that the original Nintendo AC adapter only works from 110V AC) 2. Using a battery-powered USB supply (such as the one from UltraLast Green 2AA/AAA/USB On-the-Go Charger ). This allows you to recharge while taking a very long plane ride, for example. 3. Using a 12V-to-5V USB adapter. This allows you to recharge from your car battery, which is handy during long driving trips. Some newer cars already have USB ports for iPod and MP3 players, so in that case you don't even need an adapter. In summary: This power cable is a very inexpensive accessory, but it gives me multiple options to recharge my Nintendo DSi XL. So for that I'm completely satisfied. ## Features - USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Blacell | | Connector Type | USB Type A | | Cable Type | USB | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Color | Black | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Data Transfer Rate | 480 Megabits Per Second | | Shape | Round | | Unit Count | 1 count | | Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds | | Headphones Jack | Usb | | Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor | | Number of Items | 1 | | Item model number | 804551664403 | | Hardware Platform | Nintendo_3ds | | Operating System | Nintendo 3DS | | Item Weight | 0.353 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 4 x 2 x 0.6 inches | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4 x 2 x 0.6 inches | | Manufacturer | Gen | | ASIN | B0024ZT3XO | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Date First Available | April 3, 2009 | ## Images ![Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v9AgBbXGL.jpg) ![Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XQkkjZ7oL.jpg) ![Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51c8+rSjSEL.jpg) ![Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PgeBU85jL.jpg) ![Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41htlxA-E0L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: so a common usb charger for phone is 5 volts. amps varry. the 3ds takes 4.6 volts. how does this work?** A: The 3DS backplate rating is not a truthful rating it says 4.6 volts when it actually is 5 volts nominal. It contains a Texas Instruments bq24072RGT (for the 3ds XL) which is a 1.5A Li-Ion USB 5V Battery Charge Controller rated for operation between 4.35 and 6.4 V with over-voltage protection upto 28V (do not attempt to connect the 3ds to anything more than a 5V). Your USB port must be able to provide 2A of current as this charger does not negotiate its power usage and just attempts to draw its constant current assuming the supply is sufficient to supply that level of charging. If you use a cheap USB power supply it may not be able to provide a clean 1.5A supply and could generate a lot of noise on the power signal and or drop out randomly which can cause problems. Use a quality original 2A power supply and the cable should work fine. Most newer computers can easily provide 2A charging current on ports now as well. **Q: It says it works the the DSi/XL. It does NOT and is nonreturnable. Has anyone had this problem?** A: I got some weird phone amplifier thing instead of the charger... Waiting to see if I can actually get what I ordered. Today I got an email saying they are refunding my money and I can do what I want with the piece I recieved... Now on the search for a charger that is actually what it says it is... They made it right. Thanks Amazon! **Q: Is this compatible with the 2ds aswell?** A: Doesn't work for mine. Not sure I got the right cable. **Q: Is this compatible with the 2Ds?** A: yes 2ds and 3ds use same type of charging port so this should work just fine ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versatile and capable *by G***L on May 28, 2015* I've been using this cable for a few months now on my New 3DS. Charge cables like this that tend to be sold for cheap are often liable to also be cheaply made or have defects of some kind, or perhaps not perform that well. In this case, this usb cable works great. We live in a world now where usb ports are all over the place, and if you're looking to stuff a 3DS and some kind of charge cable into your pocket, you're not going to want to want to pocket the (comparatively) large power adapter for wall outlets that are purchased from Nintendo. This cord has a low profile since it doesn't have any kind of adapter attached to it, and since it's usb, and because usb is so wide-spread, you're bound to be able to find a computer, cell phone charger, or a portable battery that you can draw a charge off of if you need it. Depending on what you plug it into, your charge time may vary, but I've gotten pretty good results from my own cell phone charger, and usually I'll just plug it into my PC for convenience when I know I won't be using it for a while. It's worth noting that Nintendo seems to have adopted a policy of not including chargers with their 3DS units, and tasking you with purchasing your own separately. This is annoying, but I've been using this cable daily for months and haven't run into any issues. I'd consider it a viable replacement for your 3DS charger. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Provides flexible charging options for Nintendo DSi, XL and 3DS *by N***R on May 14, 2011* Just to make it perfectly clear: This product ( USB Power Charge Cable Adapter for Nintendo NDSi ) cannot be used to transfer data to or from your computer. It is for charging your DSi from an USB port only. It also works with the newer Nintendo XL and 3DS, but not for the original DS and DS Lite (because older models have a differently shaped charging port). The power cable is about 46 inches (117 cm) long. I measured the current consumption to be around 350mA during charging of my XL. All computer or laptop USB 2.0 ports are rated for 500mA, so there should be no problems with loading. But you should not plug it into an unpowered USB hub (because the 500mA is shared by multiple devices), nor should you try it in an older USB 1.1 port. There are several other ways to recharge your Nintendo through this power cable, namely: 1. Using a generic AC-powered USB adapter. It is best to pick one that works from universal voltage of 100-240V AC, so that you can use it while traveling (Note that the original Nintendo AC adapter only works from 110V AC) 2. Using a battery-powered USB supply (such as the one from UltraLast Green 2AA/AAA/USB On-the-Go Charger ). This allows you to recharge while taking a very long plane ride, for example. 3. Using a 12V-to-5V USB adapter. This allows you to recharge from your car battery, which is handy during long driving trips. Some newer cars already have USB ports for iPod and MP3 players, so in that case you don't even need an adapter. In summary: This power cable is a very inexpensive accessory, but it gives me multiple options to recharge my Nintendo DSi XL. So for that I'm completely satisfied. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really like having a N3DS usb charger *by V***N on March 24, 2015* Really like having a N3DS usb charger. Got this for my "new" 3DS since it didn't come with its own charger...and I didn't sell my original 3DS. No issues, plugs into an USB adapter/outlet or directly to the PC. Charges flawlessly. Also, haven't had any issues letting it charge while playing either....except if you plug it into a cradle charger(for the original 3ds) and try to game with the cradle on. But that's a bit uncomfortable and not sure if any would want to let it sit in the cradle AND play it. I tried doing this by accident somewhat. Left my original 3ds in the cardle and opened the screen. The red light started to slowly blink. Once you take plug the charger directly to the handheld instead of the cradle, the blinking stops. Thought I'd mention this. Not an issue for me personally. UPDATE: It's been about a year since I've bought it, and I've noticed the protective black plastic around the wires are coming apart at the top and bottom of the charger. Not the worse that could happen as it still works, but knocking a star off due to this issue as I'm worried it may not last another year or so. Also, I don't twirl the wire like some like to do with their electronics, so not exactly sure how it could be coming apart except from normal use(plug the plug in and out). ## Frequently Bought Together - Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL - AUSTOR Hard Carrying Case for New 3DS XL Black/Blue - AFUNTA Protective Carrying Case for Nintendo NEW 3DS XL, with Hard Cover and 2 pcs Screen Protectors, Hard Shell Travel Bag, Protective Films for Top and Bottom Screen --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1271906-gen-usb-charge-cable-for-nintendo-3ds-dsi-dsixl](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1271906-gen-usb-charge-cable-for-nintendo-3ds-dsi-dsixl) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*