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No. It is part of what makes the Wii U special.
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Can you use the Wii U gamepad on the Wii?
The Wii U gamepad cannot be used with the Wii.
Can you use the Wii U Gamepad on a Wii?
No. The Wii U gamepad is not compatible with the original Wii.
Do you have to buy a gamepad for the Nintendo Wii U to work?
No, the Nintendo Wii U can be powered on without a gamepad and a Wii remote can be used to open applications and games on the Wii U. However, it is strongly recommended to have the Gamepad because all Wii U games are compatible with the gamepad, but not all Wii U games are compatible with the Wii remote and classic controllers
Do you only need the wii u gamepad to play with your wii u?
All Wii U games can be played with only the gamepad while some can utilize the Wii remotes
Is a gamepad included with the Wii U?
All new Wii U consoles include a Wii U gamepad. As of February 15th, 2013, gamepads are not sold separately.
Can a Wii U controller connect to a normal Wii?
No, you cannot connect a Wii U controller to a Wii. Only Wii Remotes and other Wii accessories will work for the Wii, and the Wii U GamePad only works for the Wii U.
Is the Wii U only a controller?
No. The Wii U will have the Wii U GamePad (tablet) and it will come with another console. You cannot use your old Wii with the Wii U. You need to use the new Wii that is included in the package.
Does the Wii keyboard work with games?
No
Can you play Wii U games on the gamepad's screen?
Certain Wii U games have the ability to display the game on the gamepad only. This allows someone to be playing a game on the Wii U while the TV is being played for something else. Some games will automatically mirror what's displayed on the TV on the gamepad's screen while other games need to be set to display on the gamepad instead. There are also some games that require the use of both the TV and the gamepad.
Can you use Wii U games just for the Wii Console without the Wii U Gamepad?
Wii U games cannot be played on the Wii.
Can you bring the Wii U tablet anywhere in the world with out the system?
You can, but the Wii U gamepad requires the Wii U system to function.
How long does it take for a wii u gamepad to charge?
It varies, depending on the usage and other factors, but in general, it takes about 3-4 hours to charge the Wii U gamepad
