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PowerA Nintendo Official Explorer Starter Kit for 3DS - Gray
About this item
- Secure zippered case protects your system and up to 3 of your favorite Nintendo 3DS Game Cards.
- Includes: System Case, Ear Buds, Car Adaptor, Executive Stylus, Replacement Stylus and Cleaning Cloth.
- Available in Black and Charcoal.
- Officially licensed Nintendo product developed by POWER A.
- Nintendo 3DS system, games and other accessories sold separately.
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ASIN | B004J13OPO |
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Release date | March 27, 2011 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #120,798 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #221 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Accessory Kits |
Product Dimensions | 6 x 8 x 2 inches; 11.2 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | CPKA079259-01 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | POWER A |
Date First Available | January 13, 2011 |
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The Explorer Starter Kit contains everything you need to get started with your Nintendo 3DS. Explore a world of gaming, and your own world at the same time. Perfect Fit. The secure zippered case is designed to provide a secure fit for your Nintendo 3DS system and up to 3 of your favorite Nintendo 3DS Game Cards. Extra Accessories. The kit comes with an assortment of accessories for your Nintendo 3DS, including Ear Buds, Executive Pen Stylus, a Replacement Stylus and a Cleaning Cloth. Room to Move. The included Car Adaptor truly lets you take your gaming with you, anywhere you might roam. Best of all, it's Nintendo approved, so it won't void the system warranty.
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Customers like the quality, value, and performance of the video game peripheral set. For example, they mention it's a sturdy case, good for storing games and accessories, and well worth the money. That said, some complain that it'll not fit their 3DS XL.
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Customers like the case. They mention it's sturdy, protective, and holds everything they need. The case is thick with a hard outer shell and sealed by a decent sized metal zipper. It's great for keeping their Nintendo 3DS safe while traveling. The pocket inside is nice, but some wish it had a velcro or AR cards.
"I love this case, its very protective of my 3DS and it can hold some of my extra games in the netting along with stylish and old GBA games...." Read more
"Worked and was sturdy for my 3ds" Read more
"...Construction wise the case feels very solid. It is thick with a hard outer shell and sealed by a decent sized metal zipper...." Read more
"...I like the hard case and the additional items, as well, especially the little cleaning cloth and screen protectors...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accessories that come with the video game peripheral set. For example, they mention it's a great case and comes with all the essentials. Some say the kit is neat and a good starter kit for original 3DS.
"...Final Verdict:This kit is a great value and includes everything you would need at a lower price than separately purchasing these items...." Read more
"...I like the hard case and the additional items, as well, especially the little cleaning cloth and screen protectors...." Read more
"Great deal. Comes with all the essentials, I searched for 3DS XL cases, this one came up, but it does not fit the 3DS XL, but since I can find a..." Read more
"...plus you get all the accessories! the cloth, the car charger, and screen protectors were GREAT! just the headphones i was pretty disappointed with...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the video game peripheral set. They mention that the case itself is amazing, great, and excellent.
"...The case itself is amazing i dont have to worry about anything poking thru and damaging stuff inside. I recommend this to anyone looking for a case." Read more
"...The case is nice enough, nothing special...." Read more
"The case is nice though a little bigger to hold the charger and 3ds at the same time would be nice but not a big problem...." Read more
"...this as a Christmas gift, it was very well received, and it is a great case and with nice accessories...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the video game peripheral set. They say it's well worth the money, a solid starter kit, and a great steal.
"...Final Verdict:This kit is a great value and includes everything you would need at a lower price than separately purchasing these items...." Read more
"...It was all here, at a fantastic price. The color is perfect and he loves the case as much as the game...." Read more
"Pros: + Amazing price for everything included, MUCH cheaper than buying the items seperately..." Read more
"...The replacement stylus works great. Well worth the money just wish I had bought before my last long road trip." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video game peripheral set. They mention that it works well, and includes very useful items that work well. Some say that the replacement stylus and car charger work great.
"Worked and was sturdy for my 3ds" Read more
"...At $30 this kit includes very useful items that work well and cost less than purchasing them separately.Pros:- Hard Case-..." Read more
"...The replacement stylus works great. Well worth the money just wish I had bought before my last long road trip." Read more
"its good and usefull!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the video game peripheral set. They mention that the color is perfect and the case is a nice black color.
"...Screen ProtectorsThe Case:The case is a nice black color. Construction wise the case feels very solid...." Read more
"...It was all here, at a fantastic price. The color is perfect and he loves the case as much as the game...." Read more
"...Even the packaging shows gray. The black is ok but I really wanted the gray one. Other than the wrong color the set looks fine." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the video game peripheral set. They mention that the case feels smaller than advertised, and it does not fit the 3DS XL. The case is sturdy, but the DS fits very snugly, making it a little tricky for some. The game slots are a rather tight fit, and the case is nice but a bit bigger to hold the charger. The included buds are able to stay in the ear. However, some customers also mention that it may not fit all 3DS systems.
"...The included buds are a bit large and they don't really stay in the ear (mine at least). This leads to a muffled and muted sound...." Read more
"Had this case for a few months now. The case fits our 3 ds fine...." Read more
"It didn't fit my 3ds xl as I needed.but I am not the send back kind of person so I eventually spent more money" Read more
"...Cons: - Will NOT fit everything included + a 3DS with the Nyko battery installed - The case feels smaller than advertised, at least to..." Read more
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Pros:
- Hard Case
- 6' Car Charger
- Microfiber screen wipe
- Screen Protectors
Cons:
- Headphones
- Screen Protectors
The Case:
The case is a nice black color. Construction wise the case feels very solid. It is thick with a hard outer shell and sealed by a decent sized metal zipper. On the top half, there is a mesh pocket that covers about 3/4 of the area. There is about an inch of space between the mesh and case lining. Headphones could easily be stored here as well as AR cards. I would however, not recommend putting the car charger in this area, or the case at all.
Separating the top and bottom half is a pad with three game card slots. The pad, as well as the inside of the case is lined with a felt like material. I imagine the pad is made of a cardboard piece wrapped in felt. The game slots are a rather tight fit. They way they are sewn on to the pad is in a way where the two end slots have a small section that is doubled under. It's not too bothersome, but I have managed to catch my game cards on it and I have to sort of pull up the slot in order to push the card in.
The bottom of the case leaves enough room around the side of the 3DS. I'm not sure what to think about this. I'd say it's a good thing, because it means the case isn't squeezing your 3DS and putting pressure on the corners, top, bottom, what have you. With that said, the 3DS sits nicely inside and doesn't move around.
The Microfiber Cloth:
It works. That's really all that matters. There are some bad microfiber cloths out there, but this is the kind you would get with a pair of glasses. Pretty standard fare.
The Car Charger:
I have yet to use this. I will try to update if I do. I will say that they designed this with the back seat in mind; the cord is a nice length (6 feet).
The Headphones:
If you're buying this kit just for the earphones, I don't know what to tell you ... The earphones are practically useless. Most in ear headphones come with multiple sized ear buds to accommodate different ear canal sizes, these do not come with those. The included buds are a bit large and they don't really stay in the ear (mine at least). This leads to a muffled and muted sound. A small trifle, but the earphones are not labeled with "Left" and "Right". Most headphones include this because different programs set up sound to be filtered through a specific side of the earphones. Like I said, that really doesn't matter.
The Screen Protectors:
I mentioned this in the pros and cons based on my experience. For those who are probably more patient than me and take time to read instructions, you can just skip to the end of the review and be content knowing that these protectors work well.
The screen protectors have two strips of film, one on the back sticky side, and the other on the front. There are two labels on each strip of film. One directs you to pull off this strip first, and the other to pull off the strip after you have applied the screen protector. I was under the assumption that there was just one layer of film, and the front label was stuck onto the protector itself. After applying the protectors to both screens, I proceeded to peel off the label; it did not come off cleanly. I took the protectors off and began scraping at the residue only to find our there was a top layer of film (I later found all of this on the instruction sheet). At this point, I had effectively rendered the protectors useless, as they were covered in hair and lint.
Final Verdict:
This kit is a great value and includes everything you would need at a lower price than separately purchasing these items. Everything works as it was designed to, save for the headphones, and works well. 4/5 Stars.
My guess is that these are all old and they are just trying to clear out the inventory which is why the cost is so low. The case is nice enough, nothing special. Its got a strange amount of room in it, not really enough for the charger, but way more than needed to hold three games, headphones the 3ds and the extra pens.
Like I said, for 7 bucks it's totally worth it but I'm happy I didn't pay more.