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Wii U GamePad Can’t Be Charged Via Wii U Console’s USB Ports?

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Both the Wii U Basic and Deluxe Sets are packed with a Wii U GamePad AC adapter, which means you’ll need to plug in the controller into an AC outlet for it to charge. The new console features four USB 2.0 connectors, but Nintendo hasn’t confirmed whether the new controller can be charged by connecting it, via a separate cable, to one of Wii U’s USB ports. The Wii U GamePad can, however, be charged by using a Wii U GamePad Cradle, which is included in the Deluxe Set and can be purchased as a standalone product for $19.99.

The Wii U GamePad can be charged via a cable that has to be plugged in a power outlet for it to charge the GamePad. Can the Wii U GamePad be charged using a USB port on the Wii U console, just with a separate cable; or, can it only be charged with a wall AC outlet?

“The GamePad can also be charged using the charging cradle, which comes with the Deluxe Set.”

Does the Charging Cradle require an AC outlet, or can it be plugged into a USB port on the system? The only picture of the Deluxe System items shows the cable requires an AC outlet, no cable directly for a USB port.

“We don’t have any information to share at this time.”

Nintendo 3DS XL Charging Cradles Coming To Europe Later This Month

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The Nintendo 3DS XL is being sold in Europe without an AC Adapter or a Charging Cradle; if buyers of Nintendo’s latest handheld don’t have one, they need to purchase an AC Adapter to charge their system. A Nintendo 3DS XL Charging Cradle that is bundled with an AC Adapter will be available for purchase in retailers across Europe starting August 24th. You can pre-order the bundle from Amazon here.

Nintendo Slashes Price Of 3DS AC Adapter

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The Japanese version of the Nintendo 3DS XL will be sold without an AC adapter. In Japan, the 3DS AC adapter is sold separately for ¥1,500 but, to make it more affordable, Nintendo will be reducing its price to ¥1,000 starting July 12th. The North American 3DS XL will be sold with an AC adapter but, like the Japanese version, the European version will not be sold with one, so perhaps Nintendo will reduce its price in Europe as well.