"Mobile Battery Slim" DS Lite battery charger

Given the DS Lite's already impressive battery life, we're not sure how big a market there is for a mobile battery charger, but if you want to be able to bust out a few more Electroplankton tunes on your next cross-country road trip, this may be just your fix. Exact details are a bit hard to discern, but JTT's "Mobile Battery Slim" will apparently give your DS Lite's battery a boost when your stuck without a power outlet, although it's not clear how much of a charge it'll give you, or for that matter, if you can just power the DS directly from the battery for some non-stop gaming. What's more, while it's obviously designed primarily for use with the DS, it'll also work with FOMA or KDDI cellphones with the optional adapters, or even a digital camera or PSP. The battery itself is charged either through a USB connection or an AC adapter. Look for it to hit the streets in Japan later this month for a reasonable 3,800 Yen (just over $30 US).

[Via DS Fanboy]

[K @ Aug 14th 2006 6:14PM]

"...when your stuck without a power outlet..."

It's "you're."

[Scott @ Aug 14th 2006 6:16PM]

"...battery a boost when your stuck without a power outlet..."

Apostrophes are your friend! ("You're", not "your")

[hello @ Aug 14th 2006 6:40PM]

What impressive battery life? My DS (original version) has a horrid lifespan, maybe when it was new it was okay, but these days it's a sad joke. My PSP on the other hand is (even after all this time) great.

[All Your Lost Socks @ Aug 14th 2006 7:02PM]

The DS Lite (pictured) has battery power that really is impressive. Remniscent of my GBA SP, even.

[wunderbar @ Aug 14th 2006 7:06PM]

I'd consider picking this up actually if it can provide 10 or more hours of battery life. It'd be good for camping trips, or trips out to the lake when I don't have power.

Also, the DSLite's battery life is really good, much better than the DS Phat.

[shujin @ Aug 14th 2006 7:07PM]

in my experience, the SP, DS, and DSl have all had exceptional battery life. the lite has a slightly shorter lifespan when compared to the original but i believe this is because the screen is exponentially brighter

i also have a PSP, my DS i can play for days, i can barely play my PSP for a few hours.

i would still get this item as long as it allows you to play continuously just by plugging it in, that would be fantastic

[Frank @ Aug 14th 2006 8:12PM]

the DS already has an impressive battery life. I play it all the time and I hardly ever charge it.

besides, liksang has a USB cable that charges the DS, so all I need really is an internet cafe and an hour to spare and I'm good to go again for a kong while, if I'm traveling.

[karmaghost @ Aug 15th 2006 2:30AM]

Damn that's a sessy portable. Anyway, my DS Lite has never dropped to the "orange" battery light level ever, but I guess there would be /someone/ who could use this.

[Walkin' @ Aug 15th 2006 8:34AM]

For $30 I would pick it up.

[josh @ Aug 15th 2006 2:35PM]

my ds has great battery life. i picked up a few "celltech" batteries for it when i was at radio shack, just in case i needed them for a flight, but i ended up not using them. they are pretty cool, $5 and they give another full charge to a variety of devices. they are disposable, though. i keep a couple in my travel bag, just in case my ipod or DS dies