
In fact, I'd say that half or even the majority of the time I've spent reviewing New Super Mario Bros U has been on the GamePad. While my dreams of playing Batman: Arkham City in bed may not have been realized, playing games on the Wii U GamePad is still quickly becoming my favorite feature of Nintendo's new console. Obviously that won't work for every game – notably any game that requires the tablet as a second screen – but it could come in handy if you find yourself without a TV. One interesting note: It's possible to play on the GamePad even when no AV cables are connected to the Wii U. I can maintain a connection in my kitchen, which adjoins the game room, but anything beyond that it's either spotty or broken entirely. See a round-up of our own experiences with the feature after break.īarring any obstructions, I'd say the range of the pad seems effective to somewhere between 20 and 30 feet, about the range of a typical wireless controller (which is what the GamePad is, after all). Once you try it, you may begin to wonder how you lived without it.

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Handheld gaming is certainly nothing new, but the ability to play full-fledged console games without hogging the TV is a surprisingly delightful feature we've become addicted to. The GamePad's screen is a perfect gaming display, and many Wii U games can be played directly on tablet itself, no television required.


It promises to foster some interesting, asymmetrical gameplay innovations, but one of its best features is a bit more obvious. The hallmark feature of the Wii U is its tablet controller, the GamePad.
