Gamepad looses full charge after a few weeks.

#1 ninjaclown

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Posted 30 January 2013 - 09:55 PM

Hi. I'm having a problem with my gamepad. I fully charge it after Ive played for a few hours so it's ready for the next time. When I go back to use it two or three weeks later the battery is completely dead to the point that the system wont turn on unless i plug in the charging cable. Is this normal? My 3 ds dosen't do this. Thanks.

#2 cannonshane

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 12:31 AM

Probably normal. Could just be the type of battery Nintendo use.

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#3 Insanity_Boi

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 12:41 AM

Not sure cuz Ive played mine everyday since I got it at launch

#4 Expansion Pak

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 04:16 AM

Two or three weeks later.....?

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#5 Tricky Sonic

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 06:04 AM

This is normal with lots of electronics. Depending on the system build and battery it will slowly drain power over time. I have mine on the charging cradle when I'm not using it. It cuts off charging when It's full.

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#6 Zonark

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 08:06 AM

The controller drains it says this in the manual for the tv remote function no one reads manuals ever. The controller is basically always on. Plus af t er fully charged it turns of charging Thats why on my site if you join it and dont donate 50 bucks monthly cost of maintaining server per person after two more weeks your account gets removed. Its hidden in my TOS Agreement. Jk always read manuals and stuff so your not raped over.

Edited by Zonark, 31 January 2013 - 08:07 AM.

#7 Gamejunkie

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 08:49 AM

Hi. I'm having a problem with my gamepad. I fully charge it after Ive played for a few hours so it's ready for the next time. When I go back to use it two or three weeks later the battery is completely dead to the point that the system wont turn on unless i plug in the charging cable. Is this normal? My 3 ds dosen't do this. Thanks.

Yes it is normal. The battery will drain slowly over time.