Where Does the Power Supply come from for your DS lite?
There are chances that you might have purchased a DS lite that wasn’t intended for use in your country? What? Did we hear you screaming? You don’t have to panic, but then, the statement still holds its ground. All the units produced have clear demarcations made by the manufacturer or its subsidiaries which states clearly as to where it ought to be sold – be in the European Union or the UK or elsewhere and there is a reason for it.
Probability of the DS lite you are about to purchase or the one you already purchased not belonging to the area it was intended to be sold is high, and if it is – you will have to pay heed.
The demarcations exist because different countries have different demarcations for electricity usage and have different voltage and current specifications for all consumer electric devices or charging devices.
More specifically, you have to be aware that the battery of the Nintendo DS Lite handheld should only be recharged by using a thoroughly tested, safe charger meant for use in the relevant country.
Your substitute charges that are passed off original or are tinkered with the labels to be passed off with the aim to make do without the actual one might save you some money or might make you pay for the ignorance.
Substitute chargers are not subject to Nintendo’s strict testing and quality control procedures. It won’t make the charger dangerous, but it does mean that it will not have been subject to safety checks by Nintendo. Please bear in mind that Nintendo’s manufacturer warranty will not cover any damages caused by or in connection with chargers manufactured by third parties.
According to huliq.com:
“Official Nintendo DS Lite chargers designed for use in the European Economic Area are grey in colour, and bear all of the following markings:
The ‘Nintendo’ logo embossed on the side of both the main plug, and the smaller plug;
The ‘CE’ mark on the back of the main plug; The crossed out ‘wheeled bin’ symbol also on the back of the main plug.”
When you buy your Nintendo DS Lite abroad and then want to use it in your home country or when you travel and want to use your Nintendo DS Lite system abroad, always make sure you use a charger that is in compliance with all the local applicable laws and regulations.
Nintendo company website itself provides a lot of information covering this ground and if you find anything suspicious with your buy or if you are concerned about the veracity, safety of the product, you could contact the customer directly or perhaps speak to the retailer to sort out the problem – whatever you do, don’t just brush it off.
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