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
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.