I wouldn't be against them releasing an optional gamepad though, could be a great idea if the NX is BC.

Or at least they could make the already existent WiiU gamepad compatible, as a plus for loyal fans that bought a WiiU and enjoyed the gamepad, but I dont think they will, oh well.

Lol, hopefully the NX won't have this mandatory then! :p

it really is an excuse, so they can focus on the NX version...

Phantom Hourglass anyone? that game was awesome, because of the way it used the second screen, drawing maps and routes to take, and puzzles etc... not disrupting at all

never been a fan of the gamepad, but if there is a game it fits, it is this one

^this

I mean come on, how would fans react if the Wii U version of BotW had features the NX version has not?
Not to mention that it would suggest that the Wii U version is the better one due to exclusive features. They want people to buy a NX for that game so they cant really do that, even if it fits perfectly and was originally designed to work with the gamepad in a big way, I mean, why else does the Shiekah Slate look like that?

The thing is Skyward Sword did a much better job intergrading the Wii's main feature. The only problem is with Wii motion plus, that feature worked a little too well.

Do we have confirmation that there is no map on the second screen? 

Simultaniously diplaying the inventory alongside gameplay is a bit more hardware intensive and no more time efficient than pressing a button, which will (or can) swap out the main screen in the same amount of time it takes you to look down. I recall Skywards Sword's map being a hassle to load and navigate. 

The great thing about the DS is that both screens were in view at the same time.

Better late than never I suppose...

Yeah, Skyward Sword did do a great job with motion controls, but I do still feel that it was forced, just like touch screen controls in the DS Zelda games.  I personally love Skyward Sword, but I do believe that the game would be better off if motion controls weren't forced so much.  Zelda is one of those games where a standard controller works much better in my opinion and I'm just glad they're not trying to force gamepad integration like they forced motion controls in Skyward Sword.

 I like  the gamepad, for many of the games mentioned above. Mario maker would not exist without it.  I aklo like the use of it in splatoon,  it makes the game better and adds new gameplay elements because of it.

Im interested in trying federation force. 

I'm glad they made it and the gamepad because they aren't afraid to try new things. That's how the two screen handheld came to be and it's fantastic.

I thought it was the dumbest idea ever and super gimicky, but then i tried it, now, i hope all handhelds do it.

I don't defend everything nintendo does, but i do like them as a company. I hated the Wii and really dislike motion controls, but using he gyro in splatoon is fantastic.

I don't think the "typical" Nintendo fan thinks that they can do no wrong. There are some, but no different than anyone who suppourts any platform. I think there is a lot of hate spewed at nintendo so Nintendo fans are passionate and will defend them strongly.