No sadly you cannot but you can play with the gamepad as long as the console has power so you can play an assortment of games that dont need the television
No. The Wii U gamepad is not compatible with the original Wii.
The Wii U gamepad cannot be used with the Wii.
Wii U games cannot be played on the Wii.
Yes, you can use a Wii Remote without the gamepad
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.
For single player, you can choose to use either a Gamepad or a Wii Remote Plus. However, there are certain multiplayer modes that require the Gamepad.
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.
No, both the AC Adapter for the console and the gamepad use a cord
Yes, only the Motion Plus remotes will work for Wii Sports Club. Some games, such as baseball, allows you to use the gamepad as well
No, the Wii U can only support one Gamepad. There has been mentions that Nintendo may implement this feature in the future, but it is really unlikely
After downloading a game from the Nintedo eShop, the game should appear on the Nintendo Wii U home menu screen. All you need to do is tap on the gamepad or press a to open the game. A Wii remote and variance can also be used to start the gameIf you downloaded a Wii game, you will need to first go to the Wii Menu before opening the game. When you open the Wii Menu, you will not be able to use the gamepad to select the game, however.
The Wii U's gamepad is not a standalone console like a 3DS, it is in communication with the Wii U's main console body itself which is the thing running the game, and can't do anything without it.