Which Wii model is GameCube compatible?

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 a red Wii play GameCube games?

Comes with Red Wii console, Red Wii Motion-Plus Controller, Red Nunchuck, Power Supply, and AV cables. The console has been tested. No games are included. The console is Gamecube compatible.
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Can the original Wii play all GameCube games?

When the Nintendo Wii console first came out Nintendo made every system able to play all your old GameCube discs. Well, why is it that some consoles will not play them? Nintendo did this because it's expensive and because as the years passed the demand for GameCube cooled down.
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Is the black Wii GameCube compatible?

The model RVL-101 had GameCube backwards compatibility removed. It has no GameCube controller ports or memory card slots. However not all hope is lost, with a software mod you can install “Nintendont” and still play GameCube games.
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Is the blue Wii GameCube compatible?

Red Wii supports Gamecube. Blue Wii does not.
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How do I know if my Wii is GameCube compatible?

on the packaging may differ.
  1. If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
  2. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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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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What's the difference between white Wii and black one?

They still manufactured white ones so it's possible there is no difference but theoretically a black wii has a higher chance of being newer than a white one. Why doesn't the Nintendo Wii include motion plus in its Wii remotes, since it was released in 2006?
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Is the black or white Wii better?

Black was the first non-white color to be introduced. A lot of people think this Wii looks the best. The original black model has a couple perks as well: It is guaranteed to have a 4 layer board (with less overheating issues) (this one also applies to the second version as well)
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Are all Wii games compatible with 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 a Wii just an upgraded GameCube?

Why does the Nintendo Wii have the same graphics as the Nintendo Gamecube? Well, It shares the same architecture as GameCube, but overclocked and more memory, so it has slight better graphics. But as you said, it's the smallest leap in gaming history.
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Can you play GameCube games on Wii Mini?

The Wii Mini can't be trimmed as far down as a normal Wii and they don't have GameCube ports so you cant play Gamecube games. You should just use a trimmed 4 layer Wii.
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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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Are any Wii games valuable?

The only games that's really worth any money for the Wii system would probably just be the exclusive series that revolves around Zelda, Pokemon, Mario and Metroid Prime. Here's a list of examples: Metroid Prime Trilogy = $80 to $100. Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn = $85 to $100.
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Is the red Wii rare?

Yes is it rare. Not super rare. But they only made them for the holiday season of 2010. The Japanese version of the red wii is probably more collectible and therefore rare because it came with a pre-installed copy of the NES super Mario bros 1 with 25 in all of the coin blocks thoughout the game.
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Is GameCube backwards compatible?

All previous Nintendo consoles and handheld systems used proprietary cartridges. The GameCube is not backward compatible. However, GameCube games are forward compatible, as the original Wii model is backward compatible with GameCube game discs (though later models of the Wii are not).
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Why is the Wii no longer popular?

2011–2017: Successor and discontinuation

Nintendo had recognized that the Wii had generally been shunned by the core gaming audience as it was perceived more as a casual gaming experience. The Wii U was aimed to draw the core audience back in with more advanced features atop the basic Wii technology.
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Why is Wii stuff so expensive?

Why are the original Wii games currently so expensive? Simple. They're no longer made, some titles got smallish production runs, and as people start to discover the console via collecting, the price of certain games for the console have gone up. Finite supply plus increased demand equals the current market.
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Is Wii better than Xbox?

The Xbox is without question the better overall gaming console for hardcore gamers but the Wii is a much better option for families with younger children and inexperienced gamers.
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Which Wii models are backwards compatible?

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 this feature.
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How can you tell how old your Wii is?

The 1st three numbers of your serial number will always provide your manufacture date. The 1st number is the YEAR of manufacture; the 2nd & 3rd numbers indicate the MONTH of manufacture.
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Are there different Wii versions?

There are backwards compatible models in white, black, and red; there are non-backwards compatible models called Family Editions in white, black, or blue; and then there's the stripped down black & red Mini Wii, which also is non-backwards compatible.
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What happens when you put a GameCube game in a Wii?

Use the Wii remote to point to the "Disc Channel" and click on GameCube and then Start. Play the game. Now you can play the game as you would on a GameCube console, with the same controllers and same "save" options. The Wii menu is inaccessible from GameCube mode.
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Can you play GameCube games on Wii without 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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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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