What is the GREY USB GameCube adapter?

The Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter connects to the console using two USB cables, the black plug providing power and the gray one providing the rumble feature (meaning that only the black connector and therefore one USB port are required to use the adapter).

Why are there two USB on GameCube adapter?

The cable's right around a foot and a half in length and it has two usb cables becasue one provides power to the actually adapter and the second provides the rumble feature on the GameCube controllers.

Do you need to plug in both USBS for the GameCube adapter?

As a rule, both USB plugs should be inserted; however, if you are short on ports, then only the black plug should be inserted. Be aware, though, that this will cause the rumble feature not to function as it is powered by the grey plug.

What is the Wii U GameCube adapter used for?

The adapter isn't anything special though, it plugs into your Wii U taking up two of the four USB slots, and allows you to use GameCube controllers for Super Smash Bros for the Wii U... but as of right now, that is all they can be used for.

Do you need a GameCube adapter?

Important. The GameCube controller is supported on Nintendo Switch consoles with system menu version 5.0. 0 or higher. To use this controller with Nintendo Switch, the GameCube Controller Adapter is required and is sold separately.

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Does the GameCube adapter work on Wii games on Wii U?

8: According to Nintendo, “Please note the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U is compatible with Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U specifically — it is not compatible with any other Wii U software.

What is the difference between black and GREY GameCube adapter?

The Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter connects to the console using two USB cables, the black plug providing power and the gray one providing the rumble feature (meaning that only the black connector and therefore one USB port are required to use the adapter).

What are the extra ports on a GameCube?

One of the ports was for an attachment that let the Gamecube go online. There were 2 models of this attachment, 1 for a broadband connection, and 1 for a modem. You could play Phantasy Star Online for an $8.95 a month subscription that allowed you to access Sega's servers to play with friends.

What is the C stick used for in GameCube?

The C-stick is the "yellow stick" on the right side of the Gamecube Controller. In Super Smash Bros. Melee's versus mode, it can be used to perform any Smash Attack while standing, or any aerial while floating.

What input should GameCube be on?

YELLOW is always the VIDEO and should be plugged into the YELLOW port. RED and WHITE (right and left respectively) are the sound and should be plugged into the proper color for the cable.

What is USB 2 slot for?

USB 2.0 Mini Hub, 2-port

USB is much faster than previous, commonly used data ports. Another benefit of USB is that it is able to supply power at 5V DC and 500mA. This allows the USB port to power low-power devices so that you don't have to plug the device into any other power source.

What are the 2 holes on the USB for?

If you look at the socket, you'll see that there are two bent bits of metal that line up with where the two holes are in the plug. They provide a small amount of force to hold the plug in place, making it harder for the plug to be removed accidentally.

What is the point of USB 2?

The USB 2.0 data port (like earlier and successive versions) is used to connect a variety of peripheral devices, such as: Mice. Keyboards. Printers.

Is GameCube discontinued?

The console was released on September 14, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia. The GameCube sold 21.74 million units worldwide was discontinued in early 2009 to focus production on the Wii and DS.

Did GameCube have HDMI?

At the minimum, you get an HDMI implementation for the GameCube, but the new Eon GCHD Mark 2 goes further, with headphone and mini-Toslink support, plus analogue passthrough for Wii component and SCART support (meaning that high quality analogue support can be achieved using cheaper Wii cables).

What is the rarest GameCube color?

The most expensive is the Crystal Chronicles gamecube (white) only 150 made.

Why is the GameCube C stick so small?

“C" is for camera. That little joystick is for camera rotation when developers can be arsed to follow the guidelines.

Which is more powerful 3DS or GameCube?

The GameCube features a better GPU, but worse CPU. The GameCube can achieve ~9GFLOPS while the 3DS handles ~4GFLOPS. The 3DS features a more modern architecture and some advantages with accelerated graphics features, but the GameCube can output better models at higher resolutions.

Can you use USB GameCube controller on Wii?

Note. 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.

Can a Wii U run GameCube games?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.

What happens when you put a GameCube disc in a Wii?

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.