Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL & 2DS Accessories

The Nintendo 3DS family of consoles are among the most popular and successful handheld gaming consoles of all time. With a wide selection of models ranging from the 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS—along with a massive library of hit games, there is a Nintendo 3DS perfectly suited for just about everyone. And naturally this means that there are also a huge variety of Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS accessories available to take your handheld gaming experience to the next level.

Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS chargers and batteries

A wall charger is without a doubt the most important accessory for the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles. Since the Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS all run on an internal rechargeable battery, having a charger nearby at all times is a must. Luckily the charger is universal between all Nintendo 3DS consoles, and is readily available as a separate accessory. This can be handy if your charger is lost, or if you’d simply like to keep a backup on hand.

It’s also important to note that some newer models of the Nintendo 3DS XL console do not come with a charger in the box. This is a bit of a baffling scenario given the necessity of a charger, but Nintendo seems to have made this decision in order to reduce costs, noting that many users would simply be “upgrading” their current 3DS console, and therefore already possess a charger in their home. For this reason it’s important to check if your new 3DS XL console purchase comes with a charger. You may need to add one on separately if it doesn’t.

Also available are car chargers as well as battery charging docks for the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles. Car chargers can make it easier to keep your console charged on long road trips. Charging docks can keep your console and gaming area organized and make it easier to remember to charge by simply placing it on the charging dock contact. Keep in mind that most charging docks are only compatible with one model of Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, or 2DS console.

Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS cases

The Nintendo 3DS family of consoles are handheld devices typically designed for playing on the go. For that reason a carry case makes an excellent accessory for organizing and transporting both your console and game collection. They can also help prevent your console from being damaged while in transport.

Carrying cases typically come in both hard shell and soft shell designs depending on your preference, and most offer space not only for your console, but also for extra game cartridges and accessories. This may include an additional stylus or two, a wall charger, and earbuds just for example. Separate cartridge carrying cases are also available if you simply have a bigger collection of games that you want to consolidate into a single storage solution.

Keep in mind that most models of Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS vary in shape and size, and some carrying cases are only compatible with specific models.

Other useful accessories for the Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS

A few more of the best Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS accessories to help you get the most out of your gaming system include add-ons such as a spare stylus, screen protectors, or even a larger MicroSD card for data and digital game storage.

The stylus is such a small accessory that unfortunately it can be easy to misplace. For this reason packs of spares often include more than one stylus, so you’ll always have a spare on hand when one mysteriously vanishes into thin air! While any stylus will work in conjunction with the screen of any Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS console, they do come in different shapes and sizes, and only specific designs can fit into the stylus storage port on a specific console model.

Screen protectors adhere to the LCD displays and help protect them from scratches and other mishaps. Keep in mind that different models have different screen sizes, so ensure that you purchase an appropriate screen protector kit for your Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, or 2DS model.

If you purchase a lot of titles digitally, or take advantage of the console’s camera for taking photos or making movies, you may find that space on your memory card can fill up quickly. You can expand the memory of your Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS console by purchasing a compatible MicroSD card for additional data storage.