Free Step Dodge

Tell the Dr. What the symptoms are

I had the power adapter plugged in for it to charge and instead of charging for 3 hours (which is the normal 3DS charging time), it stopped charging for a few minutes.

Ok so it lights but dies? Does it come on in that time?

I tried switching the power on and for a brief moment. It has a fully-charged battery icon but becomes a red one bar all of the sudden.

Could this thing also had something to do with putting the 3DS on Sleep Mode? I had it on Sleep Mode for weeks whether I'm not playing it at home or brought it with me while going out for a walk.

Nah, I do the same. Ok so to understand does it try to take a charge then die? Or does it say fully charged then die. Because number 2 is bad and the battery needs to be replaced. Or put on life support which entails it being on the charger for the rest of its life.

Ouch. I think it's case number 2... Crud, I'm buying a new one early in the morning before my brother and my cousin arrives at the airport at 11 AM. The malls open at 10 AM and it's a short distance walk (I need the exercise anyways). I just need to make a quick stop to withdraw $$$ from the bank at 9 AM. I also want to buy those adorable pink pants that I saw earlier ago lol.

Big question is... Which 3DS color? I'm torn in between Pearl Pink and Royal Purple.

And can I still use my old SD card on a new 3DS?

They have a transfer thing from DS to DS digital I believe. I have 2 but haven't used the 2nd one yet. Gimmie afew hours and I'll tell you what BS Nintendo has done to prevent this.