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We recently reviewed Mugen Power's New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL extended batteries, and gave them a thumbs up to anyone who is willing to sacrifice form for longevity.

Thanks to their massive capacity the batteries dramatically increase the stamina of your New Nintendo 3DS system, but you don't need to just take our word for it anymore - our friends over at Family Gamer TV have put together an excellent time-lapse video showing just how long these beasts can run for.

Here's how the different models fared:

  • 3 hours 45 minutes - Original 3DS
  • 4 hours 5 minutes - 2DS
  • 4 hours 32 minutes - 3DS XL
  • 4 hours 38 minutes - New 3DS with 1400mAh Standard battery
  • 14 hours 39 minutes - 3DS XL with Mugen 6250 mAh battery
  • 15 hours 2 minutes - New 3DS XL with 6250 mAh Mugen battery
  • 15 hours 58 minute - New 3DS with 5000 mAh Mugen battery

As you can see, that's quite a jump on the standard 3DS, and even the 3DS XL. Will this video evidence convince you to buy one? Sound off in the comments to let us know.

[source youtube.com]