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.

You know there are adapters for usbs you can use in your outlets. Still having its own charnging dock is much better, and would charge faster.