Nintendo's Wii U tablet controller thankfully streamlines that process in a small, but tremendously meaningful way: during initial console setup, you're prompted to sync your television and the ...

Today Nintendo has announced the release date and price of the peripheral: on June 8 you can buy the add-on for $20 alone, or with Wii Sports Resort for $49.99 on July 26.

You plug the console half into the TV by hdmi or AV cables. (you can use your old Wii's AV Cables) The tablet controller, also known as gamepad, can only be used when you are right by the Nintendo ...