3DS remodel with longer battery life?

Can we expect one of these in the future? You know, like a 3DS Lite or something.

Long story short, I've been making a little bit of money online, and I wanted to put it towards a birthday gift for my little brother. His birthday isn't for a while, but I know that he'd like a DS much more than a PSP. I'd rather him have a 3DS because it's newer and it still plays DS games. However, the MAJOR thing that's stopping me is the battery life. If Nintendo never improves the battery life, I'd probably end up getting him a DS Lite or I'd end up spending the money on something else.

Is this unrealistic? What do you guys think?

They remodel is bound to happen eventually considering Nintendo's portable history, but I think it's still a ways off unless the rumors come true about a remodel at the Tokyo Game Show. Otherwise, I expect to see a remodel in at least two years.

I rather have a remodeled battery than a remodeled 3DS...

I've come to the conclusion that it will be called the 3ds BLU standing for Battery Life Up. I think it's rather likely considering the traditionally amazing naming from Nintendo.

Consider the Nyko Power Pak+ accessory to extend the 3DS's battery life. It's usually ony $15-20.

Consider the Nyko Power Pak+ accessory to extend the 3DS's battery life. It's usually ony $15-20.

LovePotionNo9

Wait until Sep. 13 and then make a decision.

They're having a huge 3DS conference and there are (extremely fake sounding) rumors about a new 3DS model.

if they could've easily improved the battery life they already would've done it. the 3DS works hard, especially when on 3D mode producing two images at once. I wouldn't keep your hopes up for improved battery life.

if they could've easily improved the battery life they already would've done it. the 3DS works hard, especially when on 3D mode producing two images at once. I wouldn't keep your hopes up for improved battery life.

glimpus

Not to mention the lower screen aswell.

You can't have a 3DS Lite with better battery life. It would have to be 3DS XL, because the battery needs to be bigger. There's no "fat" left to trim on the 3DS. That said, look into Power Pak+istuffedsunny

Can we expect one of these in the future? You know, like a 3DS Lite or something.

Long story short, I've been making a little bit of money online, and I wanted to put it towards a birthday gift for my little brother. His birthday isn't for a while, but I know that he'd like a DS much more than a PSP. I'd rather him have a 3DS because it's newer and it still plays DS games. However, the MAJOR thing that's stopping me is the battery life. If Nintendo never improves the battery life, I'd probably end up getting him a DS Lite or I'd end up spending the money on something else.

Is this unrealistic? What do you guys think?

RACiEP

Yeah I'm all up for it. But if this gets announced on the 13th I am going to be so cheesed off. I just bought my 3ds only 6 days ago. I would be happy to see another 3ds or lite what ever it is in a year or so. Chano_Safc

I rather have a remodeled battery than a remodeled 3DS...

KungfuKitten

Besides, the 3DS is small and light already. I can't imagine getting anything thinner than this that won't be sacrificing.

Yea I dont see battery ever improving with the current tech in the 3ds (maybe SLIGHTLY but not double-triple like some people think)...They would have done it if they could the first time and not a lot has changed in the months the 3DS has been out.

The only thing they can do is make the system bigger to fit a bigger battery, but if they do that we are looking at a 3DS XL and its going to need a bigger screen which in turn will need more battery.

if CPU power consumption can be lowered that'll help.

if your just going to use it for DS games im sure the battery will last extra long..

if CPU power consumption can be lowered that'll help.

CwlHeddwyn

thye needs a bigger dpad and biggers buttons that are a bit further away from each other. this is the only thing that is needed.