When USB-C takes over the world, it’ll arrive with an army of dongles and adapters. That’s good news for Nintendo's new 3DS, which doesn't come with a charger. Japanese company Gametech is now selling an $8 adapter that fits over a Lightning cable to charge a 3DS, which should be cheaper than buying a 3DS charger separately. It's also making one for the PS Vita.
Charge your 3DS with a Lightning cable
And an adapter, of course
And an adapter, of course


Gametech
You might only have to carry one cable around at all times, but you’ll have to start putting together a Ziploc bag of adapters, or maybe a keychain of adapters? Regardless, let’s lean into our collective adapter future.
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