How far can you go with the Wii U GamePad?

While the official specs for the Wii U’s GamePad say that it will operate properly at a distance between 8 inches and a bit more than 26 feet from the console, Polygon found that we could get quite a bit more out of the connection. And setups in rural locations could nearly quadruple that distance.

Can you extend the range of the Wii U GamePad?

There is no add-on to increase the range, and it is not recommended by Nintendo to do so. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata stated “if you place the Wii U console in something like a metal TV stand it may deflect the radio waves thus reducing its usable range.”

Can you play Wii U away from home?

The Wii U isn’t a portable gaming system, and unlike the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo 3DS, the controller isn’t meant to be played outside the house or away from the Wii U console. Like the Wii, the Wii U console is meant to be played indoors. You can take a Nintendo DS or 3DS anywhere, and it will work.

Is Wii U gamepad Bluetooth?

Because the Wii U controller communicates via Bluetooth, the third component you’ll need is the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, which you should download and install.

Can I buy a Wii U GamePad separately?

Wii U owners are finally able to buy the Wii U Gamepad separately from the console. The need to buy Gamepads on their own, therefore, is minimal, although those who break their controller would likely welcome the option to buy one without having to buy a whole new system.

What frequency does the Wii U gamepad use?

The wii u has a wireless chip that supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, the 2.4 GHz is used for connecting to the internet, but the 5 GHz is dedicated solely to a proprietary super-low latency connection to the Gamepad and controllers (and you can´t connect to a router on the 5GHz bands).

How much does a Wii U gamepad cost?

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Can I use 2 GamePads on Wii U?

Nintendo confirms that two Wii U GamePads can be used at once at E3 2012. Nintendo confirmed at E3 2012 that the Wii U will support use of two GamePad controllers at once.

Can you play Nintendo Wii U without TV?

For supported games, a television isn’t required to be connected to the Wii U; the Wii U can operate in Off-TV Play mode as long as the console is connected to a power source.