The setup uses a splittable controller and a processing unit to enable seamless motion control and spacial tracking on any title and system.

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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 tablet controller, allowing the tablet itself to control the TV's power, volume, channels, and input directly.

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With a real controller or a mouse-and-keyboard setup, the combat could be much more in-depth.

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Corroborating reports, the pictured controller features a rectangular touchpad in between the standard d-pad and four-button setup, though it's missing the rumored Share button.

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