Topic: Response from Nintendo suggests GC adapter works with Wii mode

This is based on a response from emailing Nintendo about it, as I had not heard anything regarding it since it was unveiled and I wanted to know (apologies if this had already been disclosed).

http://i.imgur.com/qqzN7Ir.png

This is exciting news imo. While it seems that Wii U games will have to include them on a game-to-game basis (much like the Classics and Pro controllers), the adapter is going to be compatible with Wii mode and any Wii game that has GC controller support. From this, it sounds like it will include not just your typical Wii games, but also Wiiware and VC titles.

One thing I should have asked alongside this was if both connections needed to be plugged into the Wii U, or if it was more like a Y-cable, having a data and power plug.

Yeah I'd say take this with an extreme grain of salt.

Huh, pretty awesome indeed.

This makes me very happy. I always liked the gamecube controller.

...Joy...Roy? lol

YAY! Now i can finally play DKC3 On my Wii U

I know. Seems odd, but that what she (or he) named themselves as.

And at the same time it offers an alternative to a controller that's been discontinued. I don't understand why this is so bad

It's not something being forced on people. It's for those that like those controllers (and possible already have some).

Gamepad: the main controller that all games use on the Wii U (not Wii tho)
Controller Pro: an alternative for some games

Wii remote: another alternative and the main Wii control +Nunchuk: Not independent of wii remote so it's not really separate
Classic Controller: discontinued, but supported due to wii mode

Gamecube controller: an option for those who preferred it

So...this is a mess?

I can't help but feeling this is more a post for Neogaf, IGN, or Gamefaqs...lol.

I don't like that Nintendo has so many controllers, but most of them are great (except N64...). "Xboner" also has good controllers...Playstacy (I can do it too, hurhur) has the worst IMO. I'm glad you can use it for EVERY game. A bad controller for every game sounds divine!!!11...I'm just trolling now lol. The Playstation isn't even really that bad. Still the worst though IMO.

gage_wolf: There are some mistakes. Wii Classic Controller works on all Wii U VC games (other than DS for obvious reasons). I've tested it on NES, SNES and GBA games. Wiimote works on Wii U VC too, at least on NES and SNES games. GameCube controller works on every VC game but I believe it might have some problems in Mega Drive/Genesis games due to button placement and they kind of solved that issue with Wii U since you can map your buttons in VC games.

Cool, this means Brawl is playable on Wii U now!

I don't like that the Wii U is getting GameCube controller support because I hate options and preferences.

I'll give you that, mate. I find it awkward. My Wii Mode would be getting more use otherwise.

Before anyone says it, I do realise that it would defeat the purpose of motion and pointer controls if it were otherwise. Doesn't make it less awkward.

I really hope the support service have the right info, even if this must be true. It would be a crime to make those gamecube controllers and not update the Wii U for allow the use of those controllers with Wii games that allowed them as option.

On a side note, I'm also impressed by how useful and polite Joy Roy (and in general the Nintendo america's support service) was, that's how you reply to a customer! (And it was even a reply about a product still not released).
I once contacted the italian support service of another game company (-cough- Bandai-Namco -cough-) and they were not even able to tell me anything about a running promotion of a game they already released >___>;;;

Don't forget the fightpad on the list of options. Will plug into a Wiimote and look like a Gamecube controller but has all the buttons to make it a classic controller pro, more than GC controller (ZL and ZR shoulder vs just Z). http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lscreen/255529_440x350.jpg

Best Buy's listing for this adapter mentions that it will also work in Super Smash Brothers Brawl.

I hope it's recognized as a Classic Controller instead of a GameCube controller. Much wider compatibility that way since many Wii games supported the Classic Controller, but not the GameCube controller. And only one went the other way with GameCube support and no Classic Controller support (Metal Slug Anthology).

Ideally, every game that supported one would've supported the other as well on the Wii, but I bet only around 50%, if that much, did. Not much better these days on the Wii U with Classic Controller & Pro Controller support.

I like the rumble support myself, but maybe that is just me.

The problem with controllers is when a specific one is required for play. This is simply an alternative, and that's never a bad thing.