Nyko Deluxe Power Grip adds battery life and ergonomics to the 3DS

The Deluxe Power Grip adds a console-style controller grip to the 3DS and it doubles the battery life of the device thanks to the built-in battery. The grip is contoured to fit gamers’ hands, looking quite like an Xbox 360 controller with the trigger buttons. The larger size will surely make the 3DS easier to hold.
The grip snaps right on to the 3DS’s lower half, still allowing the gaming device to open and close as it normally would. The design of the Deluxe Power Grip means that volume slide, headphone jack, and other important features are all still available to the gamer.
The Deluxe Power Grip can be charged using the 3DS’ normal AC adapter or a USB cable, which is not normally possible with the 3DS. The built-in 3.7V 2600mAh Lithium-ion battery is considerably larger than the 3DS’s 1300mAh one and it is said to be able to double the 3DS’ battery life.

The Nyko Deluxe Power Grip is available now for $30. It looks like a better alternative than Nyko’s Power Pak+, though you might feel a big goofy if you take it out in public.