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How Long Does the Battery in a Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL Last Before it Needs to be Charged Again?

Nintendo DSi

Battery life largely depends upon the game being played and the screen brightness setting.

Nintendo DSi battery charge and screen brightness
Screen brightness setting on highest lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours, on high lasts approximately 4 to 6 hours, on medium lasts approximately 6 to 9 hours, on low lasts approximately 8 to 12 hours, on lowest lasts approximately 9 to 14 hours
Nintendo DSi XL battery charge and screen brightness
On the Nintendo DSi XL, screen brightness setting on highest lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours, on high lasts approximately 6 to 8 hours, on medium lasts approximately 9 to 11 hours, on low lasts approximately 11 to 14 hours, on lowest lasts approximately 13 to 17 hours
Determining the charge level with the Power Indicator LED
The power indicator LED shown blue on a full charge, red on a low charge, and blinking red on a very low charge
Fun Fact

The power light on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL will change from blue to red when the battery life is around 30%.

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