Nintendo DS Lite Blog

Typically it takes approximately 4 hours to charge your Nintendo DS Lite although this may vary depending on whether you’re using the console at the time. If you are using the console then it will take longer to charge as you’re using power for game play as well.

Please note these special conditions when it comes to charging your Nintendo DS Lite battery:

When you first get your Nintendo DS Lite system it is very important to fully charge the battery BEFORE you commence playing. (Do this as well if you haven’t used your DS Lite for some time)

A genuine Nintendo DS Lite rechargeable battery can be charged at least 500 times. After approximately 500 charges, you may start to see a decline in battery life. Batteries are a consumable and this is to be expected as a normal function of the battery and not to be viewed as a fault in the battery.

To ensure effective re-charging of your Nintendo DS Lite battery please use the correct AC adapter that is provided with your console.

See these step by step instructions and diagrams on how to charge your Nintendo DS Lite battery and watch this funny video review of just how long does a Nintendo DS Lite battery last.

Once your battery life has reduced to the point when you require a new Nintendo DS Lite battery pack, you can purchase your Nintendo Ds Lite replacement battery from the Nintendo DS Lite store at very affordable prices.