Nintendo Wii U GamePad Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems
The first step towards a working Nintendo Wii U GamePad is identifying the problem. Select one of our preferred guides below to diagnose and solve Nintendo Wii U GamePad common issues.
Nintendo Wii U GamePad Won't Charge
The Wii U GamePad will not charge or will not turn on even when plugged in.
Nintendo Wii U GamePad Not Syncing
The Wii U GamePad will not sync or immediately disconnects after being synced. Potential causes include multiple Wii U consoles or GamePads in use, device interferences, and a general controller malfunction.
Nintendo Wii U GamePad Won't Turn On
The Wii U GamePad does not turn on.
Nintendo Wii U GamePad Unresponsive Buttons
The buttons on the Wii U GamePad don't always respond. Potential causes include dirty buttons or faulty buttons.
Nintendo Wii U GamePad Unresponsive Joysticks
The analog sticks on the Wii U GamePad are sticking or don't always respond, potential causes include dirty analog sticks and faulty analog sticks.
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