Unable to Charge Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.
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The information in this article can help you when the internal battery for the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. system does not seem to take a charge.
Important Information
The Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. system can be charged by:
- Connecting it 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 HAC-010) with a standard household socket, please use a USB-compatible AC adapter.
- Note: While some USB-compatible devices may be able to supply power to the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. system, Nintendo cannot recommend any particular device. Please make sure to follow the instructions of any third-party device.
Note
- When fully charged, the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. system can provide approximately 8 hours of play time. However, this may vary depending on play style, screen brightness and volume levels.
What to do
- Connect the included USB charging cable to the USB Type-C™ connector on the right side of the device, then to the Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately).
- Connect the Nintendo USB AC adapter to a wall socket.
- When you first connect the system to charge it, the battery level and charging icon will be momentarily displayed on the top right corner of the screen.
- You can also view the battery level and charging icon by pressing the PAUSE/SET Button while in game mode or clock mode.
- When you first connect the system to charge it, the battery level and charging icon will be momentarily displayed on the top right corner of the screen.
Is the charging icon displayed when the system is first connected, or when the PAUSE/SET Button is pressed?
Allow the system to charge.
Test the USB charging cable and USB AC adapter with a compatible device, such as a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or other accessory.
Situation not resolved
If another device is able to charge correctly, but not the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. system, then the latter will need to be repaired.
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