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#1 SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 04:58 PM

"According to IGN Executive Editor Richard George, the new 6.2 inch touchscreen controller, the Wii U GamePad, lasts for 3-5 hours after one full charge, which takes roughly 2.5 hours. George also reconfirmed that the Wii U Pro Controller lasts for 80 hours after a full charge, which takes approximately 4.5 hours".

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Wow confirmed 80 hours for the Pro Controller that's amazing, the GamePad's battery life is kinda meh, but it's understandable for what the thing does, I hope Nintendo or a third party bring out a longer lasting battery and I hope I can still use it when it charges.

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 05:02 PM

That's kind of sad. But considering how powerful it is, I don't care. Is there a cable that comes with the Deluxe edition that you can plug into the Gamepad while it is charging?

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 05:03 PM

That's kind of sad. But considering how powerful it is, I don't care. Is there a cable that comes with the Deluxe edition that you can plug into the Gamepad while it is charging?


Yes it comes with it's own AC adaptor and Charging Cradle.

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 05:11 PM

This is about what I expected things like these never have great battery life.

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 05:13 PM

Since it has a charging cradle and will probably always be in it when Im not using it like the 3ds it's no problem for me.

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 05:22 PM

Well that sucks.
Considering how long my game sessions are hurr durr durr.

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 05:25 PM

Well that sucks.
Considering how long my game sessions are hurr durr durr.


Well I'm hoping you can still use it plugged in, IF you can I'm down wit it :D

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 05:25 PM

is not a big deal for me, you only need to play with the Dpad while its charging at the same time and problem solved
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Posted 07 November 2012 - 07:37 PM

So that Pro Controller does indeed last for 80 hours? Geez, that'll definitely keep me up. :P

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 08:38 PM

Seems good to me. Hopfully its more on the 5hrs sode tho.
But none the less when not using it it will be on the charger dock.

And i can see a 3rd party battery coming out but it will probably,make the pad thicker and ofset the weight.
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Posted 07 November 2012 - 08:53 PM

Meh, anyone who has an Iphone will be use to owning a device with crap battery life lol.

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 12:33 AM

Im just hoping as some have mentioned that you can keep it plugged in while playing.Wondering how long the ac cord for the game pad is now.3-5hrs?Im only getting going at that stage lol
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Posted 08 November 2012 - 04:33 AM

Im just hoping as some have mentioned that you can keep it plugged in while playing.Wondering how long the ac cord for the game pad is now.3-5hrs?Im only getting going at that stage lol

I don't think it plugs into the system so it probably uses a cord like the 3ds. Not sure just a guess.

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 04:36 AM

I don't think it plugs into the system so it probably uses a cord like the 3ds. Not sure just a guess.


It does have it's own AC Adaptor, it does not plug into the system, the Pro Controller does plug into the system though with a USB cable.

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 05:10 AM

Not an amazing battery life, but it's not like I play for more than an hour at a time.

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 06:58 AM

3 hours is not much :angry:
I will have to use it plugged in most of the time lol.
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Posted 08 November 2012 - 07:00 AM

3 hours is not much :angry:
I will have to use it plugged in most of the time lol.


I can understand for what it does, you never know though Nintendo could bring out a longer lasting battery in the future, you gotta admit though 80 hours for the Pro is pretty good :D

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 07:34 AM

I can understand for what it does, you never know though Nintendo could bring out a longer lasting battery in the future, you gotta admit though 80 hours for the Pro is pretty good :D


Yep 80 hours for the Pro controller is amazing.
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Posted 08 November 2012 - 11:50 AM

"According to IGN Executive Editor Richard George, the new 6.2 inch touchscreen controller, the Wii U GamePad, lasts for 3-5 hours after one full charge, which takes roughly 2.5 hours. George also reconfirmed that the Wii U Pro Controller lasts for 80 hours after a full charge, which takes approximately 4.5 hours".

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Wow confirmed 80 hours for the Pro Controller that's amazing, the GamePad's battery life is kinda meh, but it's understandable for what the thing does, I hope Nintendo or a third party bring out a longer lasting battery and I hope I can still use it when it charges.


If i'm not mistaken I don't think the battery is user replaceable. If that's the case they won't be any third party batteries.

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 12:05 PM

If i'm not mistaken I don't think the battery is user replaceable. If that's the case they won't be any third party batteries.


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