GamePad Cradle + Stand

Description

The Wii U GamePad Cradle + Stand set was Nintendo’s retail accessory pack that bundled together the two items originally included only with the premium Wii U console at launch. The set contained:

• Charging Cradle: a powered dock that recharged the Wii U GamePad’s battery when the controller was placed in it.
• GamePad Stand: a non‑powered plastic holder designed to prop the GamePad upright for viewing or storage.

Nintendo released this pack separately so that owners of the basic Wii U set (which did not include either accessory) could purchase them. It was sold under official accessory listings, typically in black to match the GamePad, and packaged in a small retail box with both items side by side. The set was marketed as a convenience bundle, ensuring players could both charge and display their GamePad without needing third‑party solutions.