Wii U GamePad

Wii U GamePad
	A black-colored Wii U GamePad
Developer	Nintendo IRD
Manufacturer	Nintendo
Type	Gamepad
Generation	Eighth
Release date	NA November 18, 2012 PAL November 30, 2012 JP December 8, 2012
Retail availability	2012–2017
Discontinued	WW January 31, 2017
Power	LiPo 3.7 V DC 1500 mAh (WUP-012; 3–5 hours use); LiPo 3.6 V DC 2550 mAh (upgrade WUP-013; 8 hours use)
Display	6.2 inch (15.7 cm) 854 x 480 (FWVGA) 16:9 @ 158 ppi
Sound	Stereo speakers, headphones
Input	Motion sensing; Touchscreen; 2 analog sticks; D-pad; Digital buttons; Microphone; Gyroscope; Accelerometer; Magnetometer; Extension connector;
Camera	1.3 MP front-facing camera
Touchpad	Single-touch LCD
Connectivity	Proprietary wireless based on IEEE 802.11n, NFC, FeliCa, infrared
Dimensions	5.3 in × 0.9 in × 10.2 in (13.5 cm × 2.3 cm × 25.9 cm)
Weight	491 g
Predecessor	Wii Remote
Successor	Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Related articles	Wii U Pro Controller

The Wii U GamePad is the main controller for the Wii U. Having elements from tablets, it has a touch screen and gyroscopic controls. It also has NFC receivers for use with Amiibo. A camera and sensor bar, used for controlling a Wii Remote, is also present.

The GamePad received mixed reviews. Critics praised how comfortable it is, but criticized the battery life and how it wasn't used enough in the Wii U's games.

Wii U GamePad Media

Photograph of the Wii U controller taken at Nintendo's E3 2011 booth.
The Wii U GamePad features a 6.2 in resistive touchscreen.

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References

↑ Crecente, Brian. Wireless Tech Behind WiiU Gamepad (16 November 2012)Polygon.com. Retrieved 27 November 2012.

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[polygon-wiiuwireless-1] Crecente, Brian. Wireless Tech Behind WiiU Gamepad (16 November 2012)Polygon.com. Retrieved 27 November 2012.

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