How can I turn off the Wii U Gamepad without turning off the console?
I usually leave my Wii U charging some devices and installing some apps/games, while this is being done, I want to completely turn off the gamepad.
How can I turn off the gamepad and leave the console turned on?
(if no native solutions exist, Homebrew is also an option)
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Can a Wii U GamePad turn on without the console?
No, you cannot play games on the gamepad alone, without having the console turned on. The gamepad is only a controller with a screen and a proprietary wireless connection to the WiiU.How do I turn off GamePad?
Can I turn the Wii U GamePad off while in Wii Mode? Yes. Pressing and holding down the POWER button on the Wii U GamePad will turn the Wii U GamePad off.How do you turn off Wii U GamePad on Wii?
-- The controller's off button - If you have a paperclip nearby this is the fastest way. Press the button in that little hole on the back of the controller. It turns it off right away.How to turn off Wii U Gamepad without turning off the console (guide) (stock firmware supported)
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