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Wii Hardware \ Retro Controller or Gamecube Controller?

NuCancer
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NuCancer says:
Just wondering, does anyone know if the Gamecube controller can be used instead of the Retro one Nintendo is releasing at launch? I've looked around but info on it is sketchy at best.

So does anyone know? ANYONE?
14/11/2006
Ballina, NSW
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
I really wanted a retro controler ..... but you can play a cube controler on all games except for wii ones..... dont know what the point of the retro controler is.... its looks great but is not practicle
14/11/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle says:
I'm getting a retro controller as I didn't get a cube (thank god). It also look like it would be more comfortable to hold than the cube controller.
14/11/2006
Sydney
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
Its looks awesome dude it would be fantastic if it run cube game.... why oh why did they decide not to? I would pay twice as much for this feature. Damm it.
14/11/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Wegus
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Wegus says:
Personally i think the cube controller is extremely comfortable (not as great as the 64 tho), the retro controller looks as though it'll bend my either thumb back too much or i'll have to hold the thing precariously if i want to use the analogs. It lacks those nice little form fitting bits that my PS/gc/64 controllers have for the hands. The positioning of them reminds me of the GC (d-pad and yellow analog) and PS controllers which i have to say were not ergonomic positions, at least for my hands anyway.
14/11/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
PassP
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PassP says:
You can only play gamecube games with the gamecube controller. U use the retro controller to play virtual console games and Wii games that don't use the Wii mote.
14/11/2006
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
???
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
3 different controlers is too much! For any system
14/11/2006
Melbourne, victoria
sgwii
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sgwii says:
I've been informed that the Wavebird is a no go? Anyone confirm?
14/11/2006
Manly West, Queensland
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
OHHH you are kidding...... thats horrible whats nintendos fetish with making us use the cube???? im no "ps or box fanboy" but nintendo are really digging their own grave with this whole idea about using a cube controller.... cube 2.0 might be on its way
14/11/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Howzat
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Howzat says:

sgwii said: I've been informed that the Wavebird is a no go? Anyone confirm?



Wavebird works, but not all VC games work with gamecube controllers (so this obviously applies to the wavebird as well)
14/11/2006
Sydney, Australia
milmoe
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milmoe says:
"You can only play gamecube games with the gamecube controller."
Don't think this is true.
According to this interview: www.computerandvideogames.com/ it says you can use the gamecube controller to play virtual console games, but not all games will work according to the wii manual mywii.com.au/

Unfortunately, it seems you can't use the retro controller for gamecube games.

Also, upcoming wii games may work with the gamecube controller, eg. the director of the upcoming smash bros suggested not to throw your gamecube controller away yet.

I read from an article that the wavebird works fine on the wii, as someone tried to plug it into the wii and they confirm that it fits fine.

Above poster beat me to it
14/11/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
I hope this is true ..... if so the controler would be wireless anyhow cause the retro control plugs into the remote
15/11/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle says:
The Wavebird is so ugly it's about twice the size of a normal cube controller and must feel like literally holding a brick. Is it worth the wireless feature?
15/11/2006
Sydney
NuCancer
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NuCancer says:
This came from milmoe's link, straight from Ninty:

"All virtual console games can be played using the Classic Controller or Nintendo GameCube pads. The Wii Remote can also be turned on its side and used as a traditional controller to play NES games. However, a game will only be playable with the control mechanism it was designed for. So, for example, you will play NES games with the D-pad, not an analogue stick or motion-sensitive functionality. "

So it looks like you don't have to buy a retro controller if you already own a GC one.
15/11/2006
Ballina, NSW
WesternForce
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WesternForce says:
Doesnt the retro controller come bundled with some points for the virtual console buying system? Thats what i heard...
15/11/2006
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Perth!
cfc_4_ever
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cfc_4_ever says:
Not in australia as far as i know. They have onli annouced the Wii Points for 30 and the controller for 29.95. But no where is taking pre orders for wii points. So it might pop up
15/11/2006
Perth, WA
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle says:
Even if they don't release an official bundle like the Wiiplay bundle it would be in the retailers best interests to have some sort of classic controller/wii points or cube controller/wii points bundle.
15/11/2006
Sydney
cfc_4_ever
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cfc_4_ever says:
I dont think the main stores will stock the wii points. As ya can just get them of the Wii anyway. Is it gonna b cheaper to buy the points online??? (through the wii). It shud be it is cheaper for Nintendo, no packageing no delivery. That does work out to be a few cents!!! But thats about 2 more points.
15/11/2006
Perth, WA
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle says:

cfc_4_ever said: I dont think the main stores will stock the wii points. As ya can just get them of the Wii anyway. Is it gonna b cheaper to buy the points online??? (through the wii). It shud be it is cheaper for Nintendo, no packageing no delivery. That does work out to be a few cents!!! But thats about 2 more points.


I'd say they wont make it cheaper online but they might offer online packs. Not everyone will find online buying easier i.e me. Just look at the iTunes gift cards, they are EVERYWHERE and you can just as easily buy the songs with a credit card.
15/11/2006
Sydney
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:

NuCancer said: Just wondering, does anyone know if the Gamecube controller can be used instead of the Retro one Nintendo is releasing at launch? I've looked around but info on it is sketchy at best.

So does anyone know? ANYONE?



Pretty sure you can dude
15/11/2006
Melbourne, victoria
mereshell
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mereshell says:
then that saves money for a lot of people, but dont you get a retro controller anyway when you get super smash brothers brawl? i think i read it somewhere that it doesnt use wii remotes.
16/11/2006
melbourne, victoria
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle says:
I think SSBB wouldn't be such a great game using the Wii-mote so using the cube/retro control would be the best go imo.
16/11/2006
Sydney
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
I really wanted a classic controller but i wont get one now it seems pointless since a cube controler does it all... which is a dam shame i must say
16/11/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle says:  
Just wait for SSBB to be released, they will surely be stilling it with a retro controller for free or a discounted price. It wouldn't make much sense to sell a game that doesn't use the standard controller and not include it in the initial launch period. E.G Time Crisis 2
16/11/2006
Sydney
cfc_4_ever
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cfc_4_ever says:
I am gonna be buying a classic controller. They look so NES
16/11/2006
Perth, WA
 
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