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Dual GamePad support won’t be coming to Nintendo Wii U until ‘well after launch’

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Dual GamePad support won't be coming to Nintendo Wii U until 'well after launch'

Contrary to what we'd heard, it seems as if you and your friends won't be able to enjoy some of that dual GamePad play on Nintendo's upcoming Wii U -- at least not until some time after the novel gaming console launches later "this holiday." During an interview with Gamasutra, Reggie Fils-Aime (Nintendo of America President) said, "Games need to be built that can take advantage of the two GamePad controllers" and that "it's going to be well after launch for those game experiences to come to life." According to Fils-Aine, developers will have to first place all their focus on "asymetric gameplay," before eventually adding support for two GamePads on their titles. Notably, the revelation comes shortly after he himself confirmed the Wii U GamePad won't be featuring any multi-touch capabilities. Not all is lost, however, you'll just have to wait it out a little longer than expected, or make due with one of those Wii remotes you have laying around in the meantime.

Dual GamePad support won't be coming to Nintendo Wii U until 'well after launch' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mad Catz unleashes the Wii U accessories at E3, we go hands-on

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Mad Catz unleashes the Wii U accessories at E3, we go handson

Eagerly awaiting the launch of the Wii U? You're not alone. Mad Catz is ready, as the outfit has recently announced a set of accessories for the aforementioned console. Here at E3 2012, we were able to get a closer look at the entire family from the charging docks right on down to the TRITTON Kunai headset. While only the set(s) of cans is a finalized design, the outfit says the stands that will recharge your controllers that we saw are nearly complete. However, the FlipCover that we viewed was still a working prototype -- the same goes for the FPS controller that we were able to sneak a peek at. So, what about pricing and availability? The company is only offering that the Kunai for Wii U will set you back $50 when it ships. If you're looking for a quick rundown, hit the gallery below or venture beyond the break for a few impressions.

Gallery: Mad Catz Wii U accessories hands-on

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Mad Catz unleashes the Wii U accessories at E3, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo clocks Wii U controller life in at three to five hours on a charge

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Nintendo wasn't particularly forthcoming with the specs at its keynote earlier today -- and, well, some things are probably best not mentioned when attempting to hype up your new console. Like, say, the three to five hour battery life on the Wii U GamePad. That's the word coming from a spec sheet posted by the gaming giant. Of course, that usage depends on factors like the brightness of the screen, and Nintendo warns that things may end up being shorter in the end. The slightly better news here is that you can plug the controller in to charge while playing, so that's something, right?

Nintendo clocks Wii U controller life in at three to five hours on a charge originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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