Wii U GamePad

The Wii U GamePad remains Nintendo's most perplexing misstep, confusing consumers into believing it was a mere Wii accessory rather than a new console core, a fatal branding error. Its 3-5 hour battery life was worse than the average handheld from 2012, while the resistive touchscreen felt obsolete against the capacitive screens of smartphones and tablets. The asymmetric gameplay gimmick, which only a handful of developers ever utilized, failed to deliver compelling experiences, solidifying the device's spot at #9 on this worst list. Ultimately, the GamePad's poor design helped limit the Wii U to just 13 million units sold, making it Nintendo's worst-selling home console by far.