Nintendo's confirmed a single charge of the Wii U GamePad can last between 3-5 hours. Charging the pad can take up to two-and-a-half hours. it can be played when the AC adaptor is plugged in, however.

For context, the touchscreen Wii U GamePad lasts just three to five hours after a 2.5 hour charge time. Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor ...

Nintendo’s decision to put a 6.2-inch LCD touchscreen in its Wii U GamePad is one of the most creative gaming ideas we’ve seen since the original Wii Remote, but we’ve been wondering how ...

The GamePad cannot charge from the Wii U - and that means you'll need to free up an additional outlet to charge it - and this will be a pretty big deal for some.

Charging - The Wii U GamePad features a rechargeable battery, one that is charged through Nintendo's existing 3DS AC Adapter. (I believe this is the case for the Wii U Pro Controller as well, but ...

Keep your Wii U GamePad charged and ready for action with the Power Pak™ from Nyko ... The Power Pak charges using the stock AC Adaptor or Charging Cradle included with the Wii U, ...

The Wii U gamepad battery does not last long. In the middle of a fight with a Lagiacrus in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate or in the middle of a level in Super Mario 3D World , the battery can suddenly die.

A high-capacity battery for the Wii U is now available in the United States, promising 8 hours of use with a single charge. The battery is available today through Nintendo's website for $32 .

Transferring Wii data to the Wii U: If you have Wii saves you’d like to port over, you’ll want to pick up an SD card. Stick that into the Wii U to get started with the console’s Wii System ...

There’s also a Charge Link which can connect the GamePad to any device with a USB port, naturally including the Wii U itself. While plugged into a USB port the GamePad will take charge, provided ...

Wii U GamePad battery life detailed 3 to 5 hours life, 2.5 hours to charge. News by Martin Robinson Former Editor-in-Chief ...