Although I dislike the GamePad controller as a means as a system seller for the Wii U, I'm beginning to see its benefit as a gamer little by little. One of these benefits is its off screen TV play. It almost makes the system a handheld, except it needs reception from the Wii U like how a TV remote needs to be near a TV. And like a TV, the only set up is a power outlet. This is great because you can play Wii U games in the airport, library, or an outdoor cafe that has outlets on the building walls. But that power outlet still limits its mobility.
So why not make the Wii U like a laptop or handheld and have its own battery with a charger? The answer is obvious. It will make its price even more expensive for the average consumer. But how much is that cost? And why not make a separate model?
I don't know if the Wii U was suppose to be a mobile and home console, but this can be another selling point (or gimmick for some people) it can boast.
