A Nintendo of America customer service representative has confirmed that Wii U GamePad replacements will be available for a fee.

Hello,

Thanks for writing. I can appreciate your interest in the Wii U! To address your inquiries directly, I can tell you that individual replacement Wii U GamePad controllers will be available from Nintendo Consumer Service for a fee. In regard to warranty coverage for that accessory, at this time no specific announcements have been made. However, it’s worth noting that Nintendo warranties do not cover physical damage.

Sincerely,

Owen Allen
Nintendo of America Inc.

Nintendo of America has already said that Wii U GamePad’s will not be available for purchase separately.