Does the Wii support GameCube discs?

Originally Answered: Do Gamecube games work on the Wii? Indeed they do, as long as you have Gamecube controller and a Gamecube memory card to save them to. You CANNOT, however, play Gamecube games on the Wii U.
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Can a Wii play GameCube discs?

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 wont 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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Can Wii U read GameCube discs?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or 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 Happens When you put a GameCube disc into a Nintendo Wii

Do any Wii games support GameCube controller?

Bubble Bobble Plus! Bust-a-Move Plus! Puzzle Bobble Plus! The GameCube controller can be used by pressing its A button at the title screen while a Wii Remote with a supported external attachment is assigned to the player.
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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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Can the Wii read discs?

The Wii and Wii mini consoles are compatible with games designed for the Wii console. Discs made for other gaming consoles and other media formats (DVD, Blu-ray) will not play in the Wii. The original Wii model (RVL-001) is also compatible with games designed for the GameCube.
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Why can't GameCube read discs?

As GameCubes get older their ability to read discs decreases. You will have to follow The Turning Up the Laser Power Guide, to open your GameCube up and turn up the laser's power, which will increase its ability to read discs.
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Does the Wii make GameCube games look better?

Therefore, if your Wii seems to look clearer on your TV than your Gamecube, then it's because you're using superior video cables. A Wii will look worse than a Gamecube if the Gamecube is using Component/RGB and the Wii is using Composite, so it's nothing to do with extra processing power.
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Does the Wii have HDMI?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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What GameCube memory cards work with 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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How do you put a Gamecube disc in the Wii?

If you put a gamecube disc in with a gamecube controller plugged in (memory cards are optional but you need them for saving unless you have homebrew) you can play a gamecube game on Wii. Another method is to mod the Wii by installing homebrew and install nintendont on the Wii.
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Can you get Wii play on switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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Do Wii U games work on Wii?

No. Wii U games can only be played on the Wii U.
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Can the Wii or Wii U play GameCube games?

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 have the same hardware as the GameCube?

The Nintendo Wii hardware is similar to the Gamecube, as A gaming PC is similar to a Windows 95 word processing computer.
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What discs are compatible with Wii?

These are the GameCube Game Disc, Wii Optical Disc, and Wii U Optical Disc. The physical size of a GameCube Game Disc is that of a miniDVD; the Wii is based on DVD format, and Wii U Optical Discs are based on Blu-ray format.
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Why won't my Wii accept any discs?

Cleaning the console with a lens-cleaning kit is your first step if the console isn't reading discs at all. The problem may be a dirty lens. If cleaning the lens doesn't help, perform a system update. If cleaning and updating don't do anything, contact Nintendo.
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Why won't my Wii read some discs?

Check to be sure that the Game disc is clean and in good condition. If dirty, wipe with a soft cloth, from the centre to the outside. Physically damaged, scratched or marked game discs are not covered by our manufacturer warranty.
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Can a ps2 play Wii games?

No, it doesn't, because the PS two can't play any Wii games.
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How many GameCube controllers can connect to Wii?

Not only that, you can play Gamecube games with it. The top of the Wii is two flaps that can be opened up, allowing for 4 GCN controllers and 2 memory cards. With Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the GCN controller is by far and away the most popular option, mostly because people spent so much time play Melee.
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Do you need a Wiimote for dolphin?

Normal Wii Remotes (without M+) are easier to setup with Dolphin, but they require you to buy and attach a Motion Plus add-on to your Wii Remote to play Motion Plus games. Wii Remote Plus do not require this add-on but are more complicated to setup with Dolphin.
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