Was the Wii U GamePad's Short Battery Life Planned?

When the Wii U released in November 2012 (could it really be almost two years ago!?), one of the criticisms levied against the console was ...

Is it normal for the Wii U gamepad to lose charge while it's not being ...

Batteries become less reliable with age, lots of charge and discharge cycles, as well as long periods sitting at low charge. The battery is old ...

Does the gamepad's battery drain while not in use? - Wii U

EVERY battery powered device drains while off. The gamepad is just special in that it does it 10x faster than most. AndoMike ...

Topic: How to improve Wii U GamePad Battery Life? - Nintendo Life

Unfortunately it's pretty much impossible to keep it at minimum charge at all times, that means you have to charge the GamePad daily, and those ...

Wii U GamePad battery life detailed | Eurogamer.net

The battery life of the Wii U's GamePad controller has been fully detailed by Nintendo, with a single charge expected to last between three to five hours.

WiiU Gamepad battery is dying fast - Wii U - GameFAQs

Some of it is probably the battery wearing down, but the main culprit is that the Gamepad is ALWAYS draining a trickle of energy even when fully ...

Official battery extends Wii U GamePad life to 5-8 hours - GamesRadar

The Wii U GamePad is the centerpiece of Nintendo's touch-enabled console, but only as long as its battery holds out.

Wii U GamePad - Wikipedia

Wii U GamePad ; Single-touch LCD · Proprietary wireless based on IEEE 802.11n, NFC, FeliCa, infrared · LiPo 3.7 V DC 1500 mAh (WUP-012; 3–5 hours use) LiPo 3.6 V ...

Types of Battery Wii U Gamepad

The Wii U Gamepad uses a lithium-ion battery for power. · The standard battery has a capacity of 1500 mAh, providing 3-5 hours of battery life.

Worklog - Attempting to put a Wii in a Wii U Gamepad | Page 2 | BitBuilt

Very cool to see someone else try the same project idea! What kind of batteries did you use for your system? hi bro use, battery 26650.

Why is the Wii U GamePad unloved? Can it be used as a remote?

Poor battery life was a huge problem. Nyko made an external charging/battery pack for attachment called UBoost for it though, so that fixed that.

Wii U Preservation After Gamepad Death | GBAtemp.net

For starters, the Wii U gamepad has a shit battery. This means that 90% of the time when you want to use the console you must plan to use it ...

How Long Will the Wii U GamePad Remain Charged?

The Wii U GamePad will remain charged for 3-5 hours. Actual battery life depends on the screen brightness, the features used (such as the camera and microphone ...

Wii U - Wikipedia

It had low sales, primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch games, limited third-party support, and poor marketing including the lack of distinguishing the ...

Wii U Gamepad Battery Issues: Understanding the 20-Second Life ...

My Wii U Gamepad kept dying after 20 seconds on a full charge. Yep, it just died again. The battery is pushing the cover open. It is indeed bloated.

What the Wii U needs next - CNET

This is a big, big deal. The included GamePad, which is the only controller that the Wii U comes packaged with, may be futuristic and fun to ...

5 Things About the Wii U That We Are Glad to See Go - MakeUseOf

4. The Gamepad Had Poor Battery Life ... The Wii U Gamepad's battery lasted for about three hours on average. This is pretty poor when you ...

Question about the WiiU GamePad High Capacity battery - NeoGAF

It has been known since launch, and back then it was just a matter of when we would get a bigger battery. It wasn't a secret, just them cutting ...

Wii U & GamePad Specs Detailed - News - Nintendo World Report

A slightly more detailed list of specs reveal the GamePad's expected battery life and that it can be charged while in use. ... short 3DS battery ...

Does the wii u gamepad battery just die if you don't use it for awhile?

There's nothing wrong with their battery choice, Nintendo just aren't turning the gamepad all the way off or automatically recharging after the ...