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Are some Wiis not GameCube compatible?

If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Do some Wiis not have GameCube ports?

Wii mini: Model Number RVL-201:

Has a single USB port. Does not support the use of an SD Card. Does not include Nintendo GameCube controller sockets and memory card slots. Is not compatible with Nintendo GameCube game discs or accessories.
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What model Wii is GameCube compatible?

Q: Is this nintendo wii console backward compatible with nintendo gamecube games? A: Yes model RVL-001 is compatible with game cube games.
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Is the Wii backward compatible GameCube?

The first model of the Wii features backwards compatibility with its predecessor, the GameCube, having the ability to run its discs and use its controllers and memory cards.
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Why does my Wii not read GameCube games?

Game discs are region encoded. If the game disc you are using is intended for a region different than your Wii, the disc will not play in your console.
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Can red Wii play GameCube games?

The Wii is backward-compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games and includes four ports for controllers and two slots for memory cards.
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Can all Wiis play GameCube?

If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Can all Wiis run GameCube games?

Thanks to Wii backward compatibility, players can enjoy GameCube classics on Wii consoles too, but not on the newer models. And even if your Wii console is compatible, you'll need to find yourself a GameCube controller to play the games and buy a new memory card if you want to save your in-game progress.
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Do GameCube games look worse on Wii?

Do GameCube games look better on the Wii? No, and if they do, then it's because of superior video cables rather than the Wii natively.
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What is error code 51330 on Wii?

This error code indicates the authentication process between the Wii and wireless router or access point failed. This is often caused by the router refusing a connection because an incorrect security key or security type has been entered into the Wii Internet settings.
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How do I put GameCube roms on my Wii?

You can use Wii Homebrew Launcher to load GameCube homebrew. To do this, copy the EMULATOR directory at the root of the SD card and copy your homebrew in /EMULATOR/GCUBE/ROMS. In Wii Homebrew Launcher, go to Emulator channel, select 'GameCube Homebrew' channel and select the homebrew to load.
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Do you need a GameCube memory card for Wii?

To save Nintendo GameCube games, you must have a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card inserted into one of the Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots of your Wii. Please note that you cannot save GameCube game data to your Wii's internal flash memory or to an SD card.
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Will a Japanese GameCube game work on a Wii?

You'll need a seperate memory card for japanese save games. Also, if you have any interest in getting an Action Replay, it also works for playing imports. Be aware that only the newer versions of the discs work in the Wii, so a used copy may not work.
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What is a modded Wii console?

A modded Nintendo Wii is the ultimate gaming console. It costs <50$ and can play every game released for wii, gamecube, N64, NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, etc... all with a native gamecube controller support.
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Does the Wii have the same graphics as the GameCube?

The GameCube outputs much better quality video than the original Wii systems, however some later model Wii's output at a quality very close to the GameCube.
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Is Wii console backwards compatible?

Can I still play existing Wii software on Wii U? Yes. Wii U is backwards compatible with nearly all Wii games and accessories, so you can continue to enjoy your favourite Wii experiences on Wii U. You can switch to Wii mode by selecting "Wii Menu" from the Wii U Menu screen.
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Do all white Wiis have GameCube ports?

According to Nintendo, any Wii unit with a product code beginning with RVL supports GameCube software and accessories. Any Wii unit that has a product code beginning with RVK does not.
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How do I know what version my Wii is?

Access System Settings. The Wii menu version number will be displayed in the top-right corner of the screen. If no version is displayed, the system may have the original system menu without updates.
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How to play GameCube games on Wii without GameCube ports?

Simply plug any GameCube controllers, including WaveBird controllers, into the GameCube controller sockets on the Wii and select the game in the top-left channel on your Wii Menu.
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Can a black Wii play GameCube games?

Yes, the Wii model RVL-101 will let you start a GameCube game, but it has no available hardware ports for GameCube controllers or Memory Card, essentially rendering the GameCube playback useless.
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Is Black Wii better than white?

The black Wii is better than the white because it has a better signal output so the games looks better on the black Wii than the white Wii. Yes we already know 480p is 480p. But the signal strength is another thing.
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What is backwards compatible Nintendo?

Nintendo has a long history of backwards compatibility — the GBA supported original Game Boy cartridges, the Wii supported GameCube discs, the Wii U supported Wii discs, and the 3DS supported DS cartridges.
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Can you play GameCube games on Wii with Classic Controller?

However, the Classic Controller cannot be used to play GameCube games. When in the Wii Menu, the left analog stick takes control of the cursor when the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen.
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