CTR-003 Battery (2026 New Upgraded)
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Manufacturer description
Keep your 3DS gaming system powered up and ready for action with this replacement battery. Designed specifically for the 3DS handheld console, this battery provides reliable performance to extend your gaming sessions. Whether your original battery has lost its charge capacity over time or you need a spare for extended travel, this replacement ensures you can continue enjoying your favorite games without interruption. The battery is easy to install and restores your device to optimal performance. Perfect for gamers who want to breathe new life into their 3DS system, this battery replacement…
SpecPicks Verdict
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Common buyer scenarios for games & cartridges of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Compatible Model: For Nintendo 3DS CTR-003 (with tool kit). Not for 3DS XL SPR-003. Please confirm your model first
- Enhanced Battery Capacity: Upgraded 2000mAh 0-cycle 3DS battery more power, longer standby, longer life, fewer charges
- Installation Instructions: When replacing the old battery, carefully disconnect the old battery cable and gently connect the new battery to the mainboard. If your console fails to power on with the new battery, reinstall it and make sure the cable is securely connected
- User-Friendly Installation: No manual is provided, but plenty of detailed installation tutorials can be found on YouTube. With the tools we offer, battery replacement is simple and easy for most people to complete, achieving a secure fit
- Includes Tool Kit: Complete replacement package comes with necessary tools to facilitate easy battery installation and removal for your Nintendo 3DS console
- Zero-Cycle Battery Technology: Brand new battery cells with 0-cycle count ensure maximum capacity and optimal performance from the first charge
Full Specifications
| Brand | Generic |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 3.7 volts |
| Amperage | 2 |
| Model Name | 3DS |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Reusability | Rechargeable |
| Model Number | 3DS |
| Battery Weight | 18 g |
| Item Dimensions | 2.8 x 2 x 0.35 inches |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Battery Capacity | 2000 milliamp_hours |
| Compatible Model | For Nintendo 3DS CTR-003 (with tool kit). Not for 3DS XL SPR-003. Please confirm your model first |
| Battery Cell Type | NiMH |
| Includes Tool Kit | Complete replacement package comes with necessary tools to facilitate easy battery installation and removal for your Nintendo 3DS console |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. |
| Warranty Description | 2 |
| Compatible Phone Models | 3DS |
| Battery Cell Composition | NiMH |
| Enhanced Battery Capacity | Upgraded 2000mAh 0-cycle 3DS battery more power, longer standby, longer life, fewer charges |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Full listing title | CTR-003 Battery (2026 New Upgraded),3DS Battery Pack Battery Compatible with Nintendo 3DS N3DS,2DS, 2DS XL CTR-001 MIN-CTR-001 Gaming Console with Tool Kit (Not for New 3DS, 3DS XL) |
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CTR-003 Battery (2026 New Upgraded),3DS Battery Pack Battery Compatible with Nintendo 3DS N3DS,2DS, 2DS XL CTR-001 MIN-CTR-001 Gaming Console with Tool Kit (Not for New 3DS, 3DS XL) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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