Can a Wii-U gamepad be used as the screen for multiple players?

The Wii U is of interest to me due to the fact you do not necessarily need a TV in order to use it, being able to use the game pad as the screen.However, I would mainly be interested in playing with another individual.

Since the Wii U does not allow multiple game pads, is it possible to have two players using the game pad purely as the screen, with Wii remotes being used as the controllers?

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Can you play with 2 Wii U GamePads?

Nintendo confirms that two Wii U GamePads can be used at once at E3 2012. Nintendo confirmed at E3 2012 that the Wii U will support use of two GamePad controllers at once.

How do you get the Wii U GamePad 2 player?

How to Change the Wii U GamePad Player Number

At any point during gameplay, tap the Wii U GamePad screen to display the Wii U virtual console menu.

Select the Player Number Icon from the top right. Player Number Icon.

Tap the box above the player number you want to assign the Wii U GamePad.

Can you play Wii U with just the GamePad?

The console is an essential part of the Wii U system. Without it, the controller is useless. Even though you can opt to play Wii U games on the controller's embedded screen instead of on a television, the controller is not a separate game console.

Can you use Wii U GamePad as controller?

No. The Wii U GamePad is only used as a display while in Wii Mode. You cannot use the buttons or screen to control anything.

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