Topic: Your Gamepad Setup

The gamepad is a strange beast, it's wonderfully functional and that screen is just gorgeous... But it is a bit bulky and what's with the excessively glossy finish?

We all have our own ways of taking care of our electronics, so what measures do the NintendoLife community take to keep their gamepad in check? Personally I use a matte black decal combined with a silicon cover that came with an accessory pack I bought.

To be honest, my Gamepad just sits under the sofa when I'm not using it. It's just the Gamepad is so bulky that there's nowhere to put it without it looking out of place in my living room. If there was some sort of plain soft case like the ones Nintendo sells for the 2DS, that would be ideal for me to keep it at least protected from dust.

My Gamepad is displayed proudly on a charge cradle sitting on my computer desk. When it gets too smudgy I wipe it with a micro-fiber cloth.

What's everyone's view on screen protectors for it?

Mine is in specialized case.
No screen protector, I don't like them and never use them.

I've never liked screen protectors, so I don't use one.

Mine just sits on a small table that sits directly next my TV stand. Table also supports a Wii remote and nunchuk, Pro controller, and gamecube controller

Sits on charger, sometimes I tote it in a case. I always use screen protectors on touch screens (to do otherwise us foolish from my experience, though Nintendo has some of the best scratch resistance). Never had a problem with them, but I have witnessed the risks of an unprotected screen... I also have grubby kids and child-rearing has greatly increased my efforts towards cleanliness, so I sometimes wipe my controllers down with a wet wipe.

Mind if I see what the case looks like? Is it silicon or another material?

I think silicon cases/gloves are worthwhile to increase grip and prevent minor dings and wear. They are also conducive to cleaning since you can pull it off and dowse them in acid (essentially) if you want it fully clean.

I wouldn't advise someone that the Gamepad requires one, but I think they are worthwhile if you like (or tolerate) the feel. Especially in a party situation where you might be passing the Gamepad around.

Mine is sometimes in front of my monitor on it's cradle. If it gets dusty I dust it with a handkerchief until it sparkles.

I have it in its cradle in front of my TV. I use a cloth to clean it if it gets dirty.

If I'm playing a game on another system, and I get stuck. I use it to look up what to do.

I usually leave it on its charging bed, next to the TV.

When I got Game & Wario I put a screen protector. I did scratch my Cosmo Black 3DS after playing Kirby Mass Attack and Rhythm Heaven, so I would not risk to do the same with the Gamepad, as they are not sold in stores. I got a Hori one and you barely notice it.

When I need to wipe it off I use a bit of water and a cloth or a shirt.

This:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NPA81Y/ref=oh_details_o0...

Using both the case and the skin.