Description
The Nintendo 3DS USB-C Kit is a custom board that lets you upgrade your console by replacing the original charging port with a modern, universal USB-C connector.
Replace your old or damaged charging port and upgrade to modern convenience. This USB-C mod kit lets you charge your console using any standard USB-C charger, including those for your Nintendo Switch, smartphone, or laptop.
This board is compatible with the following models:
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo 3DS XL
- Nintendo New 3DS
- Nintendo New 3DS XL
The kit also includes a plastic insert that holds the original dock’s metal contacts, allowing you to charge your Nintendo 3DS via USB-C and still use the original charging dock.
FEATURES
- High-quality castellated holes and pads for easy soldering (since v1.2).
- Custom resin 3D-printed plastic holder for full charging dock compatibility.
- Charge your console using a wide range of modern USB power sources:
- USB power banks
- Standard USB-A wall chargers
- Modern USB-C wall chargers
- USB-C Power Delivery (PD) chargers (normal charging speed)
- USB-A to USB-C cables
- USB-C to USB-C cables
INCLUDED
- 1 USB-C board
- 4 custom 3D-printed plastic parts:
- Alignment tool to center the board during installation (random color)
- Dock contact holder for charging dock compatibility (random color)
- Rear cap to cover the port hole on OLD 3DS models (gray color)
- Rear cap to cover the port hole on NEW 3DS models (black color)
REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)
- Original dock metal contacts (optional, for charging dock support)
- Tri-wing screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Scissors
- Precision file tool set
- Kapton tape (heat-resistant)
- Soldering iron
- Soldering tin (wire)
- Flux for electronics
- Desoldering pump
- Desoldering braid (mesh)
- Isopropyl alcohol (for cleaning)
- Instant adhesive (e.g., Loctite or Super Glue)
Wic69 (verified owner) –
One of the cleanest usb-c mods and certainly the easiest to install. First time install worked like a charm
Etsy Reviews (verified owner) –
Mathias wrote: Great product with good tutorial for installation
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Sergei wrote: Works as advertised. Got here quickly and is easy to install using the included instructions.
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Nicolas wrote: parfait je recommande, l'installation est simple
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Michael wrote: Great product as always, very happy!
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Ana wrote: Item was packed impeccably, and it worked very well once assembled into the 3DS. Product works well, and the included 3d-prints are useful for a perfect fit. Seller was very helpful with questions as well.
Etsy Reviews (verified owner) –
Josue wrote: Perfect item if youre looking to keep docking features as well as updated C ports for charging
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Mark wrote: Was shockingly easy for everything to look good. Make sure to follow the guide since it's a very difficult procedure. Though its the best for making the 3ds amazing
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Thomas wrote: Alles super, gerne wieder 🙂
Patrick Villa (verified owner) –
Install time took around 2 hours, mainly because of the trimming on the shell, worked first try and looks really good. One of the best things an ageing electronic can receive is a USB-C. Just happy to be able to charge it with my phone charger.
thibault.grimoux (verified owner) –
Very good board, as alway at Giltesa’s. The extra parts and detailed guide are really helping to achieve a clean result.
The trickiest part of the install ended up being the ribbon cables from the New 3DS, that are very sensitive compared to their older siblings, so verify they are well seated.
If you have some patience, steady hand and a good set of tools, then just go for it.
Etsy Reviews (verified owner) –
Den wrote: I'm really happy with how this turned out. The instructions provided were really straight forward and the alignment tool saved me so much time. The only thing I'm slightly unhappy with is the back housing not quite closing all the way, making it slightly interphere with the dock as the dock tolerance is quite high, so the very slight gap makes it touch and not fit like before. I sanded it as much as I could, though its possible i made a mistake with my installation.
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Travis wrote: Worked as it was intended
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Amethyst wrote: Relatively easy mod to perform, kit arrived as expected and works great!
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Jordan wrote: Local post office lost my item in the mail seller was very proactive and professional and made sure that they did everything in their power to provide support. Etsy did step in to provide a refund, but I do really appreciate the seller going the extra mile to help locate the package.
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gavidoc wrote: Fantastic kit. Quality of the parts were great,and the instructions were top notch. Great upgrade.
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narwhale wrote: Very detailed instructions, good quality. Some soldering required but not an expert level mod. Very happy.
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jessey wrote: very good mod made charging my 3ds much easier
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David wrote: High quality and well made.
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Matthew wrote: Post office managed to mess up the part and claim it was a malfunction on the part itself, either way it arrived on time and still works amazingly. 100% recommend getting it if you were interested, it is an absolute game changer!
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Ashley wrote: Item as described, would buy again
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Hana Song wrote: Works as described. Shipping was faster than anticipated. Replaced both the charge port in my New 3DS and Old 3DS without issue. Reasonably easy for me, a beginner.
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chris wrote: Came just in time love it
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Adriano wrote: Solid mod and easy to follow instructions
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Matthew wrote: This kit is amazing. Everything fits perfectly. It even showed up in one week when Etsy estimated it would take 2! This guy is clearly very passionate about this and if you ever want to convert your 3ds to usb-c, this is the kit right here.
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Andrew wrote: Works great on my 3ds, Definitely take your time filing the plastic. Wish they had a hot pink filler piece.
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Gun wrote: Very easy and straightforward to install. Make sure you take your time on filing the plastic housing
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Kyla wrote: came in faster than expected- just got it in today and while it's not the prettiest atm (I have to go back in anyways- I'll fix it then) it works perfectly- instructions were pretty good and all was said and done in about an hourish
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Nick wrote: Fast shipping considering it came from Spain, and included a nice little extra treat!
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Brandon wrote: arrived fast and securely packaged
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Luka wrote: This Item is great, because let's be honest the company that made the 3ds no longer provides charger for the handheld device that is like decade old like Nintendo 3ds, as the time after 2017 it will get harder to find replacements that keep it's functionality in the future, so yeah it will very difficult to find brand new ones as the prices will continue to raise up. The usb c method is great if you don't have a genuine charger but you want to replace it, with the ones that can be used like your modern techs or have a port that isn't working working. I would recommended if for any models you have on hand when it's the smallest OG ones or the "new" lines of the 3ds, give this one a give if you want to find some simple port change from the propriety or not planning on using the game charger that it came with!
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Zacharia wrote: Love it! Not sure what to say about it other than it works and was very easy to install. I ended up sanding down the 3d print part because I have another mod that required the extra clearance. It's a really good quality part though. Very happy with it.
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Arian wrote: arrived as expected, easy to install, works perfectly.
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Kris wrote: Works just as intended! guide is practical and easy to follow.
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Millea wrote: Seems like a good quality part with extra bits to assist with installation. However, I underestimated the difficulty of the soldering (I am terrible at soldering) and ended up deciding to not install upon actually inspecting the parts in person. Still rating highly because there's no issue with the part itself, just my (lack of) ability to install it. I would recommend reading the instructions thoroughly and inspecting your 3DS board physically to assess it properly before purchase!
Boneless (verified owner) –
Packaging was on point, install was really chill at around 2h and the instructions covered pretty much everything. Ngl hardest part was trimming the case so it looked as close to OEM as possible. Easy to recommend