http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/preview/36408
Obviously you can turn it back on in the menus for Off-TV play.
This seems like a great idea to save battery life and distraction for people while using the Gamepad. I do not want to purchase a Pro Controller. From what I've played I prefer the face buttons, bumpers, and triggers on the Gamepad despite (or perhaps because of) its enormous size and don't see the desire for an additional controller (or using my original Wii Classic...
DKC: Tropical Freeze allows you to turn off the Gamepad screen while using it
Obviously you can turn it back on in the menus for Off-TV play.
This seems like a great idea to save battery life and distraction for people while using the Gamepad. I do not want to purchase a Pro Controller. From what I've played I prefer the face buttons, bumpers, and triggers on the Gamepad despite (or perhaps because of) its enormous size and don't see the desire for an additional controller (or using my original Wii Classic...
DKC: Tropical Freeze allows you to turn off the Gamepad screen while using it