The Nintendo 2DS does not come with a charger in the box. It requires a separate USB charging cable (specifically a proprietary Nintendo charging connector) that must be purchased separately. Nintendo's rationale was to reduce costs and packaging waste, since many consumers already owned compatible chargers from previous DS systems or could use chargers from other devices. The 2DS uses the same charging port as the DSi and DSi XL, so if you owned those systems, you could reuse their chargers. Third-party USB charging cables compatible with the 2DS are widely available at affordable prices from various retailers. This omission was somewhat controversial at launch, as it meant buyers couldn't immediately play their system without buying a charger separately, unlike previous Nintendo handhelds that typically included one. If you purchase a used 2DS, it's worth confirming whether a charger comes with it, as the inclusion varies depending on the seller and the original packaging condition.