Wii and Gamecube Games/Controllers?

Question

Okay. Looking for the nitty-gritty on the Wii vs Gamecube compatibility.

1) In looking at game prices (this is my first system), it appears that the Gamecube prices are lower than Wii. So if I pay less, I lose just the Wii-mote playablilty?

2) On the GC controllers. Does the "Classic Controller" for the Wii COMPLETELY take the place for the need for a REAL GC controller? I see that the Virtual Console games say that the Classic Controller will handle ALL games that are for the VC... but what about DISC BASED GC games? Am I forced to buy a real GC controller too?

Can't wait to open that Wii tomorrow! Rayman, Marvel, Sports, Call of Duty3, Monkey Ball and Rampage - I AM SO READY!

Thanks for any info!

Answer 1

1. Yes, if you play GameCube games in a Wii, you can't play them with the Wii's unique controller/s, you can only play them with the GameCube controller/s.

2. Yes, the Classic Controller can play all Virtual Console games. The GameCube games can't be played with the Classic Controller, since GameCube games are not Virtual Console games.



The Classic Controller and even the Wii's unique controller are technically capable of playing GameCube games (prepare to see hacks), but Nintendo still want to sell GameCube related items, even if they just gonna be use on the Wii.

The Wii is meant to be an upgraded GameCube with more features and a new name.

When GameCube related items are no longer produced, maybe you will see things more focused on Wii features.

Answer 2

You need Wii remotes. Most of the games probably won't work with a GC controller and that wouldn't be fun at all. You might as well have gotten a GC. I'm actually playing Wii right now. Get the Wii remotes!

Answer 3

You need actual GC controllers. You should also get a GC memory card to save your GC games on. I also bought a High Def cable for my Wii at Walmart and it increased the graphics. I play my Wii every day and I love it.

Answer 4

Is it the Wii-distant or the classic Controller that broke? Wii distant is worse reason you kinda choose it to initiate GC video games. even although I study a trick utilizing 2 candles. If that's the classic Controller you may basically use your GC controller once you've began the game up.