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Are the Wii U controllers available separately yet?

Nov 30, 2012 3:58 AM

Now, granted, I don't have this problem because I haven't purchased a Wii U and don't expect to buy one anytime in the next 18-24 months. Nonetheless the systems are supposed to be able to handle two of the new controllers (with built-in LCD displays) at once, even though they come with only one.

Has anyone seen a controller for sale? When I search for "Wii U Controller" I usually get the "classic" controller that looks like a spiffed-up SNES pad with analog sticks added on to it.

I'm just curious to know what the controllers themselves would cost...

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Where did you hear they would handle two? I hadn't been following the WiiU too closely, but everything I read pre-launch said games would only support 1 touch pad, and they would not be selling them separately.

rustybender rustybender
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I'm pretty sure you can only do one touchscreen gamepad. The other controllers are just standard Wii Remotes (the newer version with the built-in Motion Plus).

omnichad omnichad
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Nope. Not at this time.
Regarding using two pads:
"Compatible Peripherals
The Wii U supports two Wii U GamePads at the same time. It has been confirmed that using two GamePads simultaneously limits games to run at a framerate of no higher than 30fps due to the game outputting images to three screens at the same time. Launch-window titles would not make use of that functionality. Additionally, up to four Wii U Pro Controllers can be used at the same time."
From
http://www.giantbomb.com/wii-u/60-139/

widmer69 widmer69
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Just to follow up, the reason they aren't selling them separately is because Nintendo doesn't want to create any more confusion with people who think the GamePad is just an accessory to the Wii. you'll be able to pick one up eventually.

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