Can Wii play 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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Why won't my Wii play GameCube games?

Please note that Wii systems bought in 2011 or later may not be compatible with Nintendo GameCube software, and accessories that use the Nintendo GameCube Controller Sockets. Click here to find out how to identify if a Wii is compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Is the Wii backwards compatible with the GameCube?

The first model of the Wii features backward compatibility with its predecessor, the GameCube, having the ability to run its discs and use its controllers and memory cards. Later versions of the system removed the controller slots, effectively removing this feature.
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Can you put GameCube games in a Wii U?

However, while the early models of the Nintendo Wii featured backwards compatibility, the Wii U did not. Don't worry, though, the Wii U can play GameCube games. Restoring backwards compatibility is easy when you use Nintendont.
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Does the Wii RVL-001 play GameCube games?

The original RVL-001 model can play GameCube games, but the RVL-101 cannot.
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How to play GameCube games on the Nintendo Wii

How do I know if my Wii can play GameCube?

on the packaging may differ. If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Can you play old GameCube games 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 Wii U rip GameCube games?

This page explains how to rip GameCube and Wii games and/or saves to be used on Dolphin. Ripping games and saves using a Wii or Wii U console will require you to have homebrew software installed. See Homebrew Channel for instructions on how to use it, and see Homebrew setup for installation instructions.
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Do they still sell Wii consoles?

The Wii was formally discontinued in October 2013, though Nintendo continued to produce and market the Wii Mini for a few years afterwards, and offered a subset of the Wii's online services through 2019.
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Is the Wii discontinued?

The Nintendo Wii, which was launched in 2006, remains as the world's best-selling console. Unfortunately, production has since been discontinued, meaning that in 2024 you will have to rely on the second-hand market if you want to buy a Wii.
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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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Is the blue Wii GameCube compatible?

If the Wii is show sitting on its side with no stand (New consoles don't come with them) with the Wii logo parallel to the disc drive, then it isn't. If your buying a bundle, also check the games; for example, the Mario Galaxy Soundtrack CD only comes with non-BC Wiis. Red Wii supports Gamecube. Blue Wii does not.
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Are GameCube games backwards compatible on Wii?

With backwards capability, you can use all GameCube games and accessories on the Nintendo Wii. However, there are a few slight problems which you will have to take into account. The main disadvantage which comes with playing GameCube games on the Wii is that you cannot always save your game.
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Why won't my Wii read my GameCube disc?

Game discs are region encoded. If the game disc you are using is intended for a region different than your Wii, the disc will not play in your console.
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Do GameCube memory cards work on Wii?

Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards can only be used to save game information for Nintendo GameCube Game Discs, and can not be used in place of an SD Card. Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 can use Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards.
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What does CleanRip do?

A tool to backup your Gamecube/Wii Discs via IOS58 Create 1:1 backups of your GC/Wii discs for archival purposes without any requirements for custom IOS (cIOS). Supports USB 2.0 / NTFS / FAT32 & Front SD.
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Does Wii have better graphics than GameCube?

The GameCube outputs much better quality video than the original Wii systems, however some later model Wii's output at a quality very close to the GameCube.
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Do GameCube games look different on Wii?

I have a GameCube console with composite cables, and truthfully, there's just no denying that GameCube games look all the sharper and prettier through component. The Wii is backwards compatible, and I did some testing back and forth with pretty fun results. Now, obviously there's no doubt it looks better on Wii.
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Is the Wii just a GameCube?

As Nintendo chief Miyamoto says about the Wii… 'The hardware is basically a GC. We've upgraded our development tools to new versions but, you can still use GC programs as they are.
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Do you need a Gamecube controller for Wii?

You will need Gamecube controllers and memory cards, yes. As han said the Wii's Gamecube playback is hardware-based and shuts down everything Wii-related when playing Cube games. Wiimotes won't work on Gamecube games. You'll need Gamecube controllers and Gamecube memory cards.
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Can a Wii play DVDs?

No, the Wii console does not play DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray discs, CD music discs, or movies/music stored on SD cards, USB hard drives, or other portable memory devices.
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Does the Red Wii play Gamecube games?

While some later Wii revisions removed Gamecube compatibility (like that sky blue one that came bundled with a Mario and Sonic game), this red Wii was just a regular Wii with casing molded in a different color. It'll run Gamecube discs just fine.
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