Padcon Wii U

Padcon Mod
General
Author	Maschell, Brawl345
Type	Plugins
Version	3.0.0
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2026/04/30
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An Aroma plugin that allows you to turn off the Wii U GamePad screen while keeping it active as a controller. Alternatively, it can also be switched off completely.

This is a modified version of the Padcon plugin by Maschell, designed for the Wii U Plugin System.

Features

• Turns off GamePad screen while keeping it as a controller.
• Option to power off GamePad entirely.
• Customizable button combos in config.

Installation

Install Aroma.

Download the latest non-preview version, and extract it to sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins.

Controls

Note: You need to hold the buttons for a second to use the functions.

ZL+ZR+L+R+Plus - Disable GamePad screen, use as controller (press again to enable)

ZL+ZR+L+R+Minus - Power the GamePad down completely (power it on again to use it)

These button combos can be modified in the WUPS Config Menu (L+D-Pad Down+Minus). The plugin can also be disabled there.

Changelog

v3.0.0 2026/04/30

• Update to be compatible with Aroma Beta 26 (thanks @Maschell)

v2.0.0 2023/04/02

• Add configuration menu where you can change the button combinations (open with "L" + "D-Pad Down" + "Minus").

v1.2.2 2022/09/18

• Fix softlocks at boot in some games (#1, thanks @Maschell).

v1.2.1 2022/09/11

• Turn the GamePad screen on before shutting the GamePad off.

v1.2 2022/09/11

• Add button combo to shut the GamePad off.
• Press ZL + ZR + L + R + MINUS together to shut the GamePad off completely. You can turn it on again via the POWER button.

v1.1 2022/09/07

• Fix build.
• Now compiles for Aroma.

External links

• GitHub - https://github.com/WiiDatabase/Padcon-Plugin-Mod/
• WiiDatabase - https://wiidatabase.de/wii-u-downloads/module-und-plugins/padcon-plugin/
• Homebrew App Store - https://apps.fortheusers.org/wiiu/Padcon