What charges Wii U GamePad?

Place the Wii U GamePad gently into the Wii U GamePad Cradle. Plug the AC Adapter into a working wall outlet or power strip. The battery LED will light orange when the battery is charging.

What cable charges the Wii U GamePad?

The extra-long extension cord plugs into any free USB port on the Wii U™ and attaches to the charging port on the GamePad providing power to charge the internal battery of the controller.

Can the Switch charger charge the Wii U GamePad?

I'm afraid not. The Wii U controller charger uses a proprietary cable. Fortunately for you, the Switch uses a standard USB-C connector.

Does the Wii U GamePad use batteries?

The Wii U GamePad uses a standard-capacity battery, model No. WUP-012. The Wii U GamePad high-capacity battery can also be used, model No. WUP-013.

Why isn't my Wii U GamePad charging?

Unplug the Wii U GamePad AC adapter from the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet. Wait at least 90 seconds. It takes this long for the AC adapter to reset, so it is extremely important that you wait the full 90 seconds. Plug the AC adapter back into the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.

How To Fix A Dead Wii U Gamepad

How do I fix my unresponsive Wii U GamePad?

Reset the Wii U GamePad by holding down the POWER button for 5 or more seconds, and then pressing it once to turn the Wii U GamePad back on. Check the game or application manual to verify what controllers are compatible, and for controller configurations or settings that may be affecting the button's use.

How long does a Wii U GamePad battery last?

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), wireless communication use, ambient temperature, and other factors.

How long does it take to fully charge a Wii U GamePad?

It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the Wii U GamePad. Charging time will vary depending on how the system is being used and how much charge is left in the battery.

What is the little battery in Wii U for?

This battery is used to keep track of time when the device is off or unplugged.

Does the Wii U have a lithium ion battery?

The Wii U console contains a lithium coin cell battery.

What is charger type for Wii U?

USB Charging Cables Compatible Nintendo Wii U Gamepad, AFUNTA 2 Pack USB Charger Cord Compatible WiiU, 10ft / 3m - White.

Can I charge my GamePad with phone charger?

Yes, it doesn't matter. If it can plug into the PS4 controller, then it will charge. It is designed so that the PS4 controller could be charged using any charger. As long as you can plug the micro USB cable into the charger and the PS4 controller, then it will charge.

How do you charge a Wii U wireless controller?

Connect the Wii U Pro Controller USB cable (model WUP-018) to both the controller and the Wii U console. Nintendo does not recommend using alternative devices, such as a PC, to charge the controller. Make sure all plugs are inserted straight and all the way into the connectors.

What connector does the Wii U use?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii Component Video cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console.

What voltage is the Wii U adapter?

15V AC Adapter Charger For Official Nintendo Wii U WUP-002 Console Power Supply.

What power supply does the Wii U use?

The power brick is kind of big

For the power supply, though, the Wii U comes with a proprietary A/C adapter (right) with a power brick that's significantly bigger than Nintendo's old system (left). That's to generate the 15 W of power that the new system needs, a slight increase from the 12 W needed for the Wii.

How do I know when my Wii U GamePad is charged?

How do you reset the battery on a Wii U GamePad?

GamePad needs to be reset

Unplug the power cord from the console and leave it alone for 30 seconds. Then, press and hold the Wii U GamePad power button until the GamePad powers off. Wait for 15 seconds before powering back on the Wii U GamePad and plugging the console back in.

What is the orange light on Wii U?

An orange LED indicates that your Wii U GamePad is charging. This does not mean that the Wii U GamePad will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the Wii U GamePad turns on.

How do I check my Wii U battery?

From the Wii U Menu, press the HOME Button. The Wii U GamePad's battery level will be displayed in the top-left corner.

How do you tell if a GamePad is fully charged?

The charge level of the battery appears on-screen when you press and hold the PS button. While the system is in rest mode, the light bar slowly blinks orange. When charging is complete, the light bar turns off. It takes approximately 2 hours to charge the controller when the battery has no remaining charge.

Why is the blue light blinking on my Wii U GamePad?

A blue LED that fades indicates that the Wii U GamePad is charged, but that the screen is not showing an image. You may find our information designed to address this issue helpful.

Does Nintendo still fix Wii U GamePad?

Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the Wii U console, the Wii U GamePad, or Wii U accessories. You may find our information on replacement and upgrade options helpful.

Can you operate a Wii U without the GamePad?

Yes you can: the Wii U has a few controller options depending on the game at hand, whether it's the Pro Controller or the Wiimote. Some older titles required certain amount of Touch Screen usage (ZombiU, for one), but later ones didn't need it all that much, if at all.