Wii U GamePad
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 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 |
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| Camera | 1.3 MP front-facing camera |
| Touchpad | Single-touch LCD |
| Connectivity | Proprietary wireless based on IEEE 802.11n,[1] 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.
