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How to Charge Game & Watch Systems

In this article, you'll learn how to charge Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. and Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda.

Important

Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. and Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda can be charged with the following methods:

  • Connecting the system to the included USB charging cable (model HAC-010) and then to the Nintendo USB AC adapter (model CLV-003, sold separately).

  • If you would like to use the included USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010) with a standard household charging block, please use a USB-compatible AC adapter.

    • While some USB-compatible devices may be able to supply power to the Game & Watch systems, Nintendo cannot recommend any particular device. Please make sure to follow the instructions of any third-party device

Note

  • It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the device.

  • When fully charged, Game & Watch systems can provide approximately 8 hours of play time each. However, this may vary depending on play style, screen brightness, and volume levels.

  • When you first connect the device to charge, the battery level and charging icon will be momentarily displayed on the top right corner of the screen. Super Mario Bros Charging icon

The charging icon displaying during Super Mario Bros. gameplay.

Complete these steps

  1. Connect the included USB charging cable to the USB-C connector on the right side of the device, then to the Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately). Game & watch cable plug in
    The charging cable is placed to the right of the device.

  2. Connect the Nintendo USB AC adapter to a wall outlet.