Is my DS Phat dying because I keep having to charge it almost daily?

Hi everyone,

I've had my DS Phat for just about 4 years now and was wondering if my DS Phat is dying out on me. It seems that
I have to charge it almost daily (though have to admit that I do use my DS daily).  Just wondering how long the
life of a DS Phat is if you use it daily.  I haven't always played the DS on a daily basis but the last few months I've been
playing it daily.  I've always told myself when my Phat dies then I will buy a DS lite (always liked the look of
the crimson/black DS Lite). I realize in 09 the DSI will be coming out but I like the fact that the DS Lite, like the Phat
has the GBA slot and the fact that the DSI will have a shorter battery life is worrisome  since what matters most
for myself when it comes to the DS is just being able to play the games (do not care about the added multi media
that the new DSI has, especially if it can't retain a long battery charge when playing). Any thoughts would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks

If you want to keep your Phat, buy a new battery (Nintendo.com).  They about $20 - a lot cheaper than buying a new system!  But yeah, I think the battery is probably going.  After 4 years it's time to replace it.  

I notice that when I play games that have a lot of "stuff" to do - Phantom Hourglass vs. Harvest Moon that the battery seems to run out sooner (or perhaps I simply play longer!).   

Ya man 4 years is a long time on 1 battery. Hey man 20$ to replace a battery that has worked for 4 years is not bad at all!!!

GamerGuy

Be careful though.  Sometimes you can get it cheaper and it's the wrong kind (or doesn't fit). 

You're better off getting it at Nintendo.  That way you can be sure it's the right one.