This statement comes from Matt Ryan of Nintendo Canada.

“Let me correct something that is a misconception, We said that the Wii U system will come with one Wii U controller, but we haven’t said that you can only use one Wii U controller. The fact is that if the developer makes a game or an experience that uses more than one, then anything is possible.”

“What we’ve also talked about is to imagine taking some of the experiences you’ve had at your own home, putting them on your Wii U controller, and taking that with you somewhere else. That would again get rid of that myth and misconception that only one can be used. So, the possibility is there, but the system will only come with one at this point.”

I have always been convinced that Nintendo would try everything in their power to make the Wii U capable with two UPads. This statement from Ryan does make is seem like two is a possibility.

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