What controller should I buy for playing N64 and Gamecube games on the Wii?

Just wondering what controller I need to buy to be able to play N64 and Gamecube games on the Wii's Virtual Console.

I have heard that the WaveBird is the best option but that it is hard to find.

If I can't find a WaveBird, what should I get?

Thanks for any info.

You can only use the Gamecube controller for Gamecube games so it would appear that your choice is made for you.Jaysonguy

Wavebirds aren't hard to find, I see them in best buy all the time. Try Gamestop if you can't find it there. IMO, they're pretty much the way to go.

-Betta

Just wondering what controller I need to buy to be able to play N64 and Gamecube games on the Wii's Virtual Console.

I have heard that the WaveBird is the best option but that it is hard to find.

If I can't find a WaveBird, what should I get?

Thanks for any info.

Jason_A

Actual Gamecube controllers (wired) are around $20 new, and the wireless are around $25 new. I've seen some knockoffs for as low as $9.95. My suggestion is buy the quality wireless. You already gotta have AA batteries for the Wii remotes, so there you go. Check Wal-Mart, they usually have tons of Gamecube controllers.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]You can only use the Gamecube controller for Gamecube games so it would appear that your choice is made for you.Jason_A

Just wondering what controller I need to buy to be able to play N64 and Gamecube games on the Wii's Virtual Console.

I have heard that the WaveBird is the best option but that it is hard to find.

If I can't find a WaveBird, what should I get?

Thanks for any info.

Just wondering what controller I need to buy to be able to play N64 and Gamecube games on the Wii's Virtual Console.

I have heard that the WaveBird is the best option but that it is hard to find.

If I can't find a WaveBird, what should I get?

Thanks for any info.

Ok, so is it really the case that the Wii Classic Controller works for all Virtual Console games but will not work for Gamecube games BUT the Gamecube controller (the regular one or the wireless one called the Wavebird) will work for both Virtual Console games and for Gamecube games?

If so, then I guess its a no-brainer that you would want to buy the Gamecube controller rather than the Classic Wii Conroller since the Gamecube controller does everything the Wii Classic controller does and more. Is this right?

But what about actual Wii games that can be played with a controller (like Super Smash Bros.). I am guessing that both the Classic Wii Conroller and the Gamecube controller would work for these games. Is this right?

Ok, so is it really the case that the Wii Classic Controller works for all Virtual Console games but will not work for Gamecube games BUT the Gamecube controller (the regular one or the wireless one called the Wavebird) will work for both Virtual Console games and for Gamecube games?

If so, then I guess its a no-brainer that you would want to buy the Gamecube controller rather than the Classic Wii Conroller since the Gamecube controller does everything the Wii Classic controller does and more. Is this right?

But what about actual Wii games that can be played with a controller (like Super Smash Bros.). I am guessing that both the Classic Wii Conroller and the Gamecube controller would work for these games. Is this right?

Jason_A

Yes, games like SSBB can use the Classic controller, GameCube controller, Wii Remote (turned side-ways), and the Wii Remote/Nunchuck combo. For any Virtual Console game, you can see what controllers are compatible with the games. Same goes with Wii games, just look at the back of the box in the upper-right corner.

[QUOTE="Jason_A"]

Ok, so is it really the case that the Wii Classic Controller works for all Virtual Console games but will not work for Gamecube games BUT the Gamecube controller (the regular one or the wireless one called the Wavebird) will work for both Virtual Console games and for Gamecube games?

If so, then I guess its a no-brainer that you would want to buy the Gamecube controller rather than the Classic Wii Conroller since the Gamecube controller does everything the Wii Classic controller does and more. Is this right?

But what about actual Wii games that can be played with a controller (like Super Smash Bros.). I am guessing that both the Classic Wii Conroller and the Gamecube controller would work for these games. Is this right?

Wolblade

Yes, games like SSBB can use the Classic controller, GameCube controller, Wii Remote (turned side-ways), and the Wii Remote/Nunchuck combo. For any Virtual Console game, you can see what controllers are compatible with the games. Same goes with Wii games, just look at the back of the box in the upper-right corner.

Yeah you can use a Gamecube controller for pretty much anything. Just keep in mind that although the controller is compatible with every game it doesn't work very well with many games due to the horrible d-pad and button placement. Games like Mario World and Donkey Kong Country are really hard as it's almost impossible to run due to where the buttons are. All 2D games are a little harder due to the tiny d-pad, you can use the analogue stick but its not ideal. The Gamecube controller works great for N64 games and Smash Bros, but not on much else. I would at least buy a 3rd party GC controller for like $5 and also get a used classic controller ($15)and you'd be all set.

I just read the Gamespot review for the Wii Geometry Wars game and it mentions that the game can be played with the Wii motion controller OR with the Wii Classic Controller BUT that even though it supports the Wii Classic Controller, it does not support the Gamecube controller!

So for at least some Wii games that support the Wii Classic Controller, they may not support the Gamecube controller!