I'm so jealous right now.

Why the hell does the pad requre a seperate non-standard charger?

Who not charge over USB?

The man is a legend! This is brilliant!

@snax007 From what I've heard, the GamePad uses the same charger as the DSi/3DS... Sounds good to me.

@snax007 charging over low powered USB would probably take much longer than a dedicated charger, and would most likely not allow you to play as you charge.

I love the little bow he does before getting started. You just don't get this level of politeness with teenage bedroom bloggers!

@gingerbeardman Not true - I can use my iPhone, iPad, Vita, etc. while it's charging over USB.

I didn't see a Wii remote, but more importantly, I didn't see a sensor bar. What happens when someone buys the Wii U and doesn't already have a sensor bar? Will they just have to buy one?

@BenAV I agree - if it's the same charger and compatible both ways

@mystman12 The sensor bar is included in the premium pack in Europe. Don't know about USA. The sensor bar can be purchased separately.

EDIT: ...and since the sensor bar is not really a sensor (just two IR leds), it's also compatible with unofficial 3rd party bars.

@Dazza I get really upset if he doesn't do a bow in his presentations (it's much better than his 'wave'

Steve Jobs never did that. . . . . btw

Not watching,keeping it for a special unboxing on Christmas day.

I am also wondering about the sensor bar but more importantly the part about Dragon Quest registration disc Is it a Dragon Quest X demo, that would be sweet!!

@zeldazero It's a Dragon Quest X open beta for Wii U, but it's not available outside Japan.

To watch, or not to watch? That is the question...

Legend!

@Cipher
Damn, that is the game I am looking most forward to

In Japan it doesn't come with a Sensor bar in the US it will, don't know about EU. Smart move, everyone already has one and there isn't as massive of a resale market there, specially for the aging Wii.
Small gripe: as home devices get more compact a design cheat is to have a massive AC brick externally, here it's both for the controller and console. The Console one is HUGE. I'll have to paint it to look like a fruit cake or a make it into a chair. The 3ds charger has no brick, so if this fits the same maybe it's for a faster charge?
Anyone see the Newest model MAC mini? It has a small ac cord: NO BRICK. I don't know how they did it, I've seen the inside and it's not there either, no room. I just wish some other new computer devices could follow that design somehow. The back of the TV area is piled with cable and hot. Not a deal breaker but can be annoying space wise. It's like buying an "ultra-thin" LCD with a big fat stand and no wall mount. Space saving DESIGN only.

@Dazza True. One of the many aspects I simply adore about Japanese culture and way of life. The massive ammount of politeness and etiquette.

Thinking about the new Zelda on the system,and freaking out!

cant wait. just 10 more days for the US. already pre ordered and payed off the deluxe Wii.U.... and pre ordered super mario U, ZombiU, and black ops 2

You damn yankees are so lucky! We have to wait an extra 13days here in the UK! 13 days!!! How unlucky is that?! But we get the ZombiU pack so I love Iwata, he's so funny... "Just like being on a shopping channel"

I really need to find out when its released here in Thailand,I've just been assuming it will be the same as Japan.If it is and its pre orders are sold out,being Thailand I'll just slip someone a tenner and make sure I get 1.I may feel a little guilty at the time but once I'm home and having my own unboxing ceremony,I'll soon get over it

Absolutely amazing

I like the way he bows to the viewers. It says much about Nintendo.

Love the 2 bows before opening it. Gotta love Iwata's sense of humor and casual nature too. Good stuff, can't wait to open the box myself in 11 short days.

It should only have been one stand for charging and playing imo.
Smiled 'bout the shopping channel bits.

Awesome japanese are awesome.

Legend!

@ziLToiD That was my initial thought but then we'd have a cable attached to the stand.

@Dazza I love that too! =D What a guy!

That was hilarious.

Note - it reads at the end of the video: Sensor bar in EU, for those who keep asking.

I like the 2 stands, as unnecessary as the 2nd one seems. Gamepad really needs digital clock and photo frame apps.

It does seem weird to have that huge brick for the Gamepad charger, those little USB wall adapters are so tiny. I have 1 for my Flip and 1 for my Tab 2, though the Tab does have an annoying propitiatory connector.

I already feel sorry for the parents of ungrateful brats on Christmas morning who get the white version, and not just b/c of the color.

Great, That's my trousers ruined.

Nintendo is the best game company ever. You don't see Jack Tretton doing an unboxing of the PS4 or Bill Gates unboxing the Xbox 720!

He said the non charger stand was for while you are playing. Which might be handy for working the touchpad, assuming you have flat surface handy, of course.
Or, (pure speculation) if you're messing with a different controller, the Gamepad could be set on the side and still give you information as second screen.

"It feels like I'm a host on a shopping channel"
"It's just like a shopping channel"
LOL

I loved this segment. Such a nice surprise, I actually started smiling when I understood he was going to unbox the system, haha.

Thumbs up for Iwata.

Oscar material right here.

That... Was the most... beautiful thing I have ever seen.

WHERE WAS THE NINTEDO LAND GAME BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol i want to know.

Oh wow he looked nervous.

@19Robb92 Iwata should do all the unboxings from now on.

And not only of Nintendo products

@nintendoMAN Wii U premuim doesnt come with Nintendo Land in Japan.

I'm scared.. There is no Red, yellow, white cable thingy, just HDMI. I have no HD tvs!

@TheDreamingHawk If you have a Wii you can use that cable instead. If not, you can buy one seperately.

So...awesome. I already thought Iwata was one of the most amazing men alive, but now... HE'S AT THE TOP.

Now that's what I call unboxing. Great job, Mr. Iwata !!!

gloves LOL.

@kyu reggie
miyamoto
CHUCK NORRIS
iwata is in the top 5!not 1

Iwata is so funny to watch, love him. Can't wait until I can open up my very own Wii U. 11 days to go!

That was beautiful! Can't wait to unpack my Wii U!

I like how he bows before he opens the Wii U box. XD

I'd love it if they actually included gloves.

So we have "Iwata Unboxes" in addition to "Iwata Asks"?

Cool stuff. I just had to bow at my screen in return to Iwata's bows. Then I had to wipe the drool off my keyboard.

Great video, I liked it. I thought the other day how much I was looking forward to unboxing video. Hay the wii-u ac adapter looks the same as the wii one? I could be wrong though, I hope I'm not...

wow i like how respectful he is

of course when some of us open our wii u it might be different since we would have nintendo land or zombie u and sensor bar there

I like this guy.

Aww he was so gentle with the unpacking. I claw and tear and use my teeth, much like a rabid raccoon.

Seems those kids over at Foxconn did a good job packing the WiiUs.

@Jamouse It's "foxconn".

But i love the packing. Now those kids are dying of starvation with their families. GG!

@OorWullie (#30): Yeah, it's good they also include one without a cable. But it sounded like you won't be able to play using the charging stand. I wouldn't like that.

That was very entertaining to watch, Iwata is awesome!

I'm not a Nintendo fanboy. I'm not buying a WiiU on launch. But that video was awesome. Iwata was awesome. This guy has class, and knows how to gracefully joke. What a big difference from NOA. Reggie addresses his audience like their apple users that'll buy anything with the brand stamped on. Iwata actually respects his audience and I respect him for it, unlike Reggie.

This is just amazing...

Good performance from Iwata San. Showed a lot of personality.

I can't wait to watch the video after these comments, but I think I am going to wait until the Nintendo Direct is released in Europe, if it is...