Can all Wii games use GameCube controller?

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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How do you play games on Wii with a GameCube controller?

You should be able to lift a tab revealing the controller slots and Memory Card slot. Plug the GameCube Controller into the controller slot. Insert a Nintendo GameCube Controller compatible Wii game or a Nintendo GameCube game. Start playing!
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Why won't my GameCube controller work on the Wii?

Try a different port on the GameCube Controller Adapter. If you find certain ports work and others do not, the GameCube Controller Adapter will need to be replaced. Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the Wii U console, the Wii U GamePad, or Wii U accessories.
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Are all Wii compatible with GameCube games?

If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Can you play GameCube games on Wii without GameCube controller?

Check to see if your wii is backwards compatible with the gamecube, by checking to see if the top of the wii has gamecube controller slots and memory card slots. If it does, then it's backwards compatible. By the way, you can only play gamecube games with a gamecube controller.
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What GameCube controllers work on Wii?

The Old Skool Wii / GameCube Controller is fully compatible with all versions of GameCube systems, as well as Nintendo Wii systems playing GameCube games.
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Do some GameCube games not work on Wii?

Gamecube games only work on some versions of the Wii. The original RVL-001 model from 2006 accepts Gamecube games, and has memory card slots and ports for Gamecube controllers (you still need at least one Gamecube controller and probably one or more memory cards). The RVL-101, released in 2011, removed support.
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Can you play GameCube games on Wii with Classic Controller?

However, the Classic Controller cannot be used to play GameCube games. When in the Wii Menu, the left analog stick takes control of the cursor when the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen.
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Can a Wii use GameCube discs?

To maintain backward compatibility between generations of game consoles, GameCube discs are compatible with the first model of the Wii, and Wii Optical Discs are compatible with the Wii U.
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Do the new GameCube controllers work on Wii?

A: If your Nintendo Wii has the pop-open top with Nintendo GameCube controller ports, Yes.
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Can you use a GameCube controller for Mario Bros Wii?

No, the only available control options for New Super Mario Bros. Wii are the Wii remote held sideways, or the Wii remote and Nunchuk accessory. No, only the wiimote held sideways.
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How do you trick a GameCube controller on Mario Kart Wii?

To start, go off a jump (just as you would if you were using a WiiMote.) Use the directional pad as you enter the air. The GameCube and Classic controllers don't have motion sensitivity, so instead of shaking them, you must hit one of the four directions on the D-pad to do a trick.
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Can you use a GameCube controller for Wii games on Dolphin?

In the Common config area, you can choose options that would both affect Gamecube and Wii controllers. Background Input lets you use the controller or keyboard even if Dolphin isn't in focus. Alternate Input Sources allows the use of capturing motion data from other hardware inputs into Dolphin.
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Do USB GameCube controllers work on Wii?

A GameCube controller cannot connect to a Wiimote, but if you have an original edition Wii, then you can plug GameCube controllers into the console itself. If you do not have an original Wii, then you can buy a USB GameCube adapter that plugs into a USB port on your console.
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Can you use GameCube controller on Twilight Princess Wii?

For the Wii version of Twilight Princess, your only option is to use a Wii motion plus remote and nunchuck. If you want to use a GameCube controller, you'll have to buy the GameCube version of the game.
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What controllers work on 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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Does the Wii Classic Controller work with all Wii games?

Featuring new features like two rows of shoulder buttons and ergonomically designed grips, the Classic Controller Pro is compatible with more than 460 Wii, WiiWare and Virtual Console games.
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What Wii games are compatible with the Wii Classic Controller?

Brawl, the first Wii game to use the Classic Controller. Other games that work with the Classic Controller are Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, Xenoblade: Chronicles, and NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams.
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Is the Wii discontinued?

Despite the Wii's discontinuation, some developers continued to produce Wii games well beyond 2013. Ubisoft released Just Dance games for the Wii up to Just Dance 2020 (2019).
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Can the red Wii play GameCube games?

Comes with console, First-party red controller, red nunchuck, AV cables, power supply, and sensor bar. Console has been tested and works. The console is Gamecube compatible.
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Can you play Wind Waker on the Wii?

With the original game the answer is essentially both. If you were to grab a copy for Nintendo GameCube and had controllers and memory card on hand, it's 100% playable on the wii. On the Wii U it's much more simple, you could buy a hard copy of the HD remake or simply just download the digital version from the eshop.
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What Wii models can play GameCube games?

Gamecube games only work on some versions of the Wii. The original RVL-001 model from 2006 accepts Gamecube games, and has memory card slots and ports for Gamecube controllers (you still need at least one Gamecube controller and probably one or more memory cards). The RVL-101, released in 2011, removed support.
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Can you plug N64 controller into Wii?

This adapter cable makes it possible to use N64 controllers on a Wii or Wii-U by connecting to the wiimote as a classic controller. Ideal for Wii virtual console games on systems without gamecube ports. Features: Supports N64 controllers (Official and most 3rd party, including the Hori Mini)
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Can you use GameCube controller for Mario Kart?

Yes, but only in docked mode. You also need a Nintendo Gamecube controller USB adapter to connect to the dock in order to plug your controllers in. Wavebird wireless gamecube controllers are also an option.
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