Is the Wii U backwards compatible with Gamecube Games and the Wavebird Wireless Gamecube controller?
1751621
The system is backwards compatible and the new smash bros game is releasing a pack with a type of compatible gamecube controller but you need to get the game in order to get the controller cause I haven't seen them sold separately
1751622
It is not backwards compatible with gamecube games, only Wii games. A GameCube game would probably break your Wii u. Most of the original wiis are GameCube backwards compatible with GameCube controller ports. The controller, not unless you have the GameCube controller adapter
1751623
No. Sorry dude. It doesnt have gamecube comtroller porta. If you have the wii u gamecube adaptor for smash bros it should work tho
606939
Honestly dont buy this third party controller, my wiiU doesn't recognize it at all
966787
You can literally use any controller: the old Wii controllers work as well as the standard one that comes with the Wii U. I prefer the Wii U wireless controllers they made for the system
947788
do not no, i used it for my wii u for games that needed the classic controller
885931
The gamepad is the main controller, you need it to navigate the menu and the store. But you can use the wiimote, Wiimote and nunchuck, Wii U pro controller, classic pro controller (VC games) and you can buy the gamecube Wii Uadapter to use gamecube controller in the upcoming game super smash brothers.
807684
No, this is not compatible with the Gamecube. However, you can play Gamecube games in progressive scan using this cable on a Wii.
2042520
yes it does, as long as you guys have a gamecube controller adaptor (sold separately from the wii u, I think)
1234823
This controller is for the Wii U only and will not work when playing Wii games on the Wii U.
765598
Sadly, no, the Wii U Pro Controller is currently not compatible with any original Wii software. An update which could patch in functionality is possible, but not likely. Your best option is the Classic Controller Pro originally designed for the Wii, which also works with the Wii U.
885928
It is backwards compatible with ALL Wii mote controllers (original and with Wii motion Plus), along with all the accessories for the Wii Mote (like classic controller Pro). It does not natively support GameCube controllers but with the new adapter (shown in E3 2014) it will support both wired and wireless GameCube controllers.
1429346
Yes, my Wii Remote and nun-chuck works great on the Wii U and is one of the main alternative controlling options for most Wii U games.
2149661
Yes but it will not play exactly like a GameCube Controller would. This adapter causes the Wii U to recognize the controller as a Classic Controller, and some liberties had to be taken in order to make this happen. For example, the shoulder buttons on the Cube Controller are pressure sensitive and the Classic Controller's are not, so this adapter will not read the degree of pressure you're putting on the shoulder buttons. You have to press the GameCube Controller's shoulder buttons all the way down in order for the console to recognize it as a button press. For a more faithful and high quality adapter, I recommend the official adapter (the one with four Controller ports that plugs into the Wii U's USBs). I own both and after using the official one, I'm never going back to using the Mayflash one.
765597
No, for that, you need a Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro. Or better yet, a Gamecube Controller Adapter for Wii Remote.
899078
It has a stander C joystick and a stander main Gray joystick. The product should work as long as it is a corded GameCube controller.
1074950
Nope. You'll need a Gamecube controller along with a GameCube memory card to play GameCube games. You mostly use the classic controller for Virtual Console games
2042518
It can, but you would need to buy the Wii U gamecube controller adapter as well. Currently, the adapter is sold out in many places, but should go back to the original price of $20 within a few more weeks, if you wait.
2006431
There are adapters and Nintendo confirmed Smash Bros would be compatible with the NGC Pad. Read reviews on the adapters to see if the wireless reciever works in them. I suspect yes.