IGN WiiU unboxing video. Blue game cases, Wash your hands before you use the device!

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milkyjoe said:

VGKing said:

It's a negative since its the only way to charge it. USB charing through the console is not supported. If battery life was longer it wouldn't be that big of a problem.

This means you CAN NOT use the Wii U gamepad while charging it unless you  have an outlet very close. I'd imagine the Wii U charger is pretty short.

The gamepad battery life is extremely disappointing. There are tablets such as the iPad that manage much better battery life all while doing its own processing/computing.

I don't know how your house is put together, but I have a couple of outlets right next to the couch. I don't have any USB ports on my walls though.

+1 for you. I lol'd. xD