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Wii U GamePad Reborn as Upgraded Switch Lite in Modder’s ‘Ultimate Switch U’

A follow-up is planned to resolve remaining hardware quirks.

Overview

  • Modder KOUZEX transplanted Switch Lite internals into a Wii U GamePad shell to create a working handheld that preserves the original controls.
  • The build keeps every GamePad button functional with one-to-one mapping, using real Switch hardware rather than emulation.
  • Upgrades include an OLED display reported as sourced from Taki Udon, a PicoFly RP2040-based modchip, and a larger battery.
  • Current trade-offs include no cartridge slot access and internal temperatures roughly five degrees Celsius above a stock Switch Lite.
  • Coverage highlights extensive soldering and board trimming, with reviewers noting the result appears more comfortable than a standard Switch Lite.