Nintendo of America

Recharging a portable Nintendo product in a Foreign Country

In the past, travelers could play their Nintendo handheld systems all over the world, as they are self-contained units that can work on standard batteries. Our currently-produced portable systems, however, do not use standard store-bought batteries, and instead use a rechargeable battery that must be plugged into a wall outlet to charge. Because electrical standards vary throughout the world, using an outlet with an incorrect voltage could damage your system.

If you are moving to another country, it is highly recommended you purchase your portable game system in the country you are moving to.

If you are traveling to another country, your best option is to purchase a step-down transformer. With a step-down transformer, the power can be converted to meet the requirements of the Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy micro, and all Nintendo DS systems.