Mandalore76 on 23 July 2014
3DS was a completely different situation. The 3DS was always built with the option of not using the 3D function. Therefore, making a 3DS unit without the 3D function entirely was always possible from day one. The Wii U, however, was never intended to function without the Gamepad, as that would render not just MiiVerse, but many of the other apps and Games themselves to be completely broken. Besides, why would anyone want to navigate Miiverse without the Gamepad? Does anyone really prefer typing lines of text with a directional pad or point and click with Wiimote over being able to type each letter/draw with the stylus? Seems like a step backwards in functionality to me.
