3DS info from Japan event

[Veder Juda]

jarrod said:

VivaLaWiida said:

This battery debate is really confusing me :/ . I was really hyped about the 3DS until I read the abysmal durability of the battery. I think I'm going to wait till the launch, where people will be giving more exactly details.

Nintendo tends to give "peak use" for their battery figures initially, I'd wait for clarification.  For comparison, on their other handhelds for "peak use" battery life they said...

 

• GBA SP: 8-10 hours
• DS: 6-10 hours
• GB micro: 5-8 hours
• DS Lite: 5-8 hours
• DSi: 3-4 hours
• DSi XL: 3-8 hours
• 3DS: 3-5 hours

Interesting.  When I went looking for numbers, I saw numbers saying the DS line was at least 10 on a full charge, which I guess is more "real world" use than "peak use".  Perhaps Nintendo should issue some "real use" estimates before everyone believes the 3DS is a major power hog.