Nintendo of America Comments on Lack of Charger with New 3DS XL in North America

[Burek]

MDMAlliance said:

Burek said:
Is it even legal to include a device without a charger? Aren't there any consumer protection laws in the US? They sell you a device that you will be unable to use unless you buy extra equipment.

I've never heard of a smartphone maker saying "We don't include a charger, people already have some USB cables lying around their house." This is the most consumer-unfriendly move, and it is beyond my comprehension that someone can even attempt to defend Nintendo.

I think it does happen, actually. Also, haven't you ever heard of "batteries not included" on products that require batteries?

I guess it's an American thing then. I never bought a product that requires batteries without batteries included. Sure, they are some cheap Chinese brand, but still...