Some games on Wii U either ignored the GamePad entirely or tried to do very gimmicky things with the extra screen, but this game’s simple use of the GamePad is still one of the most effective.

The Wii U wasn’t mobile in any true sense of the world, though. The GamePad couldn’t be more than a few feet away from the Wii U console before it started to have connectivity issues.

Its laidback, small-scale vibe made it perfect for playing on the Wii U gamepad, which is perhaps why it was ported to the 3DS as well as the Switch. But the latter is where it really shines with ...

Wii U game emulation with gyro controls and a second screen is possible thanks to Steam Deck.

Former Nintendo executive Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed that Nintendo itself scuddled the idea of the Wii U supporting two Gamepads.

In this list we're breaking down the Wii U games you have to play, and while you can play some of these on other systems, there's no experience like playing them with the Wii U gamepad.

With Platinum Games bringing The Wonderful 101 to Switch via a Kickstarter campaign, that’s one more former Wii U exclusive that’s being moved to Nintendo’s newer, much more successful ...

Thanks to emulation software, the modified Wii U GamePad not only runs Windows applications, but you can even use it to play Nintendo games (including Wii U titles), although it should also be ...

The GamePad can still be used to play the entire game off-screen, however, Wired says. The game will also support the Wii U’s Pro Controller, for players who prefer to play using more ...

Star Fox Zero may end up being one of the Wii U’s swan songs, if the NX really does come out this fall, and the new Legend of Zelda goes cross-platform. Unfortunately, it’s also the game that ...

Terraria on Wii U is taking its time to launch, but already out-does Minecraft in terms of Wii-U Gamepad features. It looks like the wait will be worth it.

Amiibos work with NFC technology installed in the Wii U GamePad and recently released New Nintendo 3DS to open up access to special content in select games.