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Can I use my GameCube controller on Wii?

GameCube controllers generally only work when playing GameCube games on the Wii console. Some Virtual Console and WiiWare games downloaded through Wii Shop are able to use a GCN controller; information on this is provided in the product description of the Wii Shop Catalog software.
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What controllers are compatible with the Wii?

All Wii control inputs released by Nintendo will be compatible, including the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and Wii Balance Board.
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Why isn't my GameCube controller working on the Wii?

Here are a few common issues encountered when using a GameCube controller on the Wii. No input from controller - Double-check the connection, unplug, and reconnect the controller. You can also try restarting the Wii. As a last resort, you may have to test the controller on another console to see if it's still working.
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Can you play Mario Kart Wii with a GameCube controller?

One of the few titles that incorporate the GameCube Controller is Mario Kart Wii. Setting it up can be slightly difficult, but the GameCube Controller is a pretty popular choice of players looking for a unique style of racing.
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What games are compatible with GameCube controller Wii?

Games
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/Nintendo 3DS. ...
  • Retro City Rampage. October 9, 2012. ...
  • Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition. July 19, 2012. ...
  • WWE '12. November 22, 2011. ...
  • FIFA 12. September 27, 2011. ...
  • Cars 2: The Video Game. June 21, 2011. ...
  • Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion. June 2, 2011. ...
  • NASCAR 2011: The Game. March 29, 2011.
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Do all Wiis support GameCube?

on the packaging may differ. If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Can the Wii play any GameCube game?

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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What controllers work with Mario Kart Wii?

Controls
  • Wii Wheel.
  • Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
  • Classic Controller.
  • Nintendo GameCube Controller.
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Do all Wiis have GameCube controller slots?

While all Wii models and the Wii U support the Classic Controller, only the original model released in 2006 (RVL-001) supports the GameCube controller because it contains four built-in GameCube controller ports as part of its backwards compatibility with GameCube games and accessories, a feature that was dropped from ...
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Can you play Wii with other controllers?

Besides the primary controller, called the Wii U Gamepad, the console is compatible with an Xbox-style Wii U Pro Controller, the Wii Remote and the Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk, and the Balance Board.
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Can you play Wii without Wii controller?

No. Without the Wiimote its impossible to navigate through the wii menu, and the GC controller isn't supported by the menu. ... You can navigate with a Classic controller (which you would still need a Wiimote to work ironically), but not a GCN one. Depending on the game you can use a Game Cube controller.
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Does a PS4 controller work on a Wii?

PS3/PS4 to Wii U/Classic Controller Adapter Automatically recognizes PS3/PS4 controllers for use on Wii and Wii U. No toggling is required.
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How to play Mario Kart Wii without wheel?

A note about control options in Mario Kart Wii
  1. Wii Remote Controller (with or without Wii Wheel): Steer by tilting the Wii Remote left and right. ...
  2. Nunchuk Controller: Steer with the Control Stick on the Nunchuk and use the Wii Remote to accelerate, perform tricks and drift.
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What controller do I need for Mario Kart?

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller ($79.99; amazon.com)

For multiplayer games — like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Arms, Mario Party and 1-2-Switch — having extra Joy-Cons in hand can make all the difference when gaming beside friends.
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What button is trick in Mario Kart Wii?

When players leave a platform or are launched off a bouncy road, they can either shake the Wii Wheel/Wii Remote or hit the D-Pad (depending on which controller method you are using). This will make their character do a "trick" in the air, which vary from handstands, hiding in Koopa Shells, or simply waving.
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What is the easiest character to get in Mario Kart Wii?

Rosalina. There is some speculation that the means to unlock Rosalina are either random or enigmatic. This simply isn't the case, as she is actually both the easiest and hardest character to unlock in the entire game.
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Which Wii has GameCube?

on the packaging may differ. If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Can you play GameCube games on Wii without controller?

Can you play GameCube games on Wii without a Wii controller? You can't launch the game without one, no. But once launched, the Wii remote won't work, and only the GameCube will.
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Does Wii have HDMI?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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What is a backwards compatible Wii?

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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Is Black Wii better than white?

If you're talking Wii Us, then yes the black is better as it's the “deluxe” version and newer, but if you're talking regular wiis, it's just preference. Why are my Wii graphics so bad?
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