Homebrew Never use the gamepad

[Cortexfou]

Hi,
I want to play the wii U without the gamepad. In fact, I would like the gamepad does not turn on when I start the console. Is it possible in a way ?
Thanks

 

[Lacius]

Here are some options:

• Unsync the gamepad from the Wii U.
• Let the battery in the gamepad die so it doesn't come on when the Wii U turns on.
• Move the gamepad out of range of the Wii U so it doesn't turn on when the Wii U turns on.
• Stick the Wii U in a microwave when you turn the Wii U on.
• Remove or disconnect the gamepad battery.

 

[SANIC]

You will be limited in what you can play and what you can access if you do that

 

[Cortexfou]

Sanic, I only play games with the pro controller. I use the gamepad when there is no other way and I avoid those games.

Lacius, I thought the console do not go to the home menu if the gamepad is not detected. I think that I tried and it did not work but my memory is just garbadge I guess. I will let the battery die then. thank you
And I read the fist time : "put the gamepad in the microwave and turn this one on". It ll work too x)

 

[Lacius]

Sanic, I only play games with the pro controller. I use the gamepad when there is no other way and I avoid those games.

Lacius, I thought the console do not go to the home menu if the gamepad is not detected. I think that I tried and it did not work but my memory is just garbadge I guess. I will let the battery die then. thank you

The Wii U boots just fine without a charged gamepad in range. Also, it is very easy to remove the battery from the Wii U gamepad.

 

[Giodude]

If you have Linux you could try emulating a gamepad instead. In fact, you could use your pro controller connected to the computer that would send inputs to the Wii u. You could even play off of the monitor if you don't mind a 480p stream.

 

[trunske]

You can use a ScrewDiver to take out cover and could Connect and Disconnect the Battery always you want to.

 

[Ryccardo]

The battery has actual wires between the cell+regulator and the connector, prime place to add a... switch

 

[trunske]

The battery has actual wires between the cell+regulator and the connector, prime place to add a... switch

But you still can connect and disconnect.
I just Plug the Battery to turn on, and later disconnect. My Wii U game still working without Battery if it's plugged to the wall.
The only problem it's that always you want turn on the GamePad you will need connect the battery

 

[Cyan]

Another half working solution is to use Padcon homebrew.
it's not a full gamepad OFF solution, but it will use less power as it completely shutdown the display. the touchscreen is still working for games which need it, and it's easy to switch the pad's display ON/OFF (Press R3).