PSA: Wii U GameCube adapter only compatible with Super Smash Bros.

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Following up on an erroneous product listing, Nintendo has confirmed that its GameCube controller adapter for the Wii U is only compatible with Super Smash Bros, and does not function with existing Wii and Virtual Console games.

Reports issued yesterday indicated that the adapter would be compatible with a broad selection of Wii and Wii U games, allowing players to use GameCube controllers in titles featuring Classic Controller support. Nintendo disclosed its mistake in a statement to Eurogamer earlier today, emphasizing that the peripheral is exclusively designed for the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

"The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U is compatible with Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U specifically - it is not compatible with any other Wii U software," a Nintendo UK spokesperson told Eurogamer. "The adapter is also not compatible with Wii and we apologise for any confusion."

Posted: Oct 08, 2014 3:34 pm
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion

Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/08/psa-wii-u-gamecube-adapter-only-compatible-with-super-smash-bro/

Comments

GaryPosted: Fri. Oct 10, 2014

I'm sure that the controller adapter will work with future games for those who decide to support it.

ZipsPosted: Fri. Oct 10, 2014

This has just made me pretty excited, i really wana go out and buy this now.

TaigaAisakaPosted: Fri. Oct 10, 2014

I would use that in a heartbeat. I used to no life Melee, so I got used to the GameCube controller. When Brawl came out and I started trying the Wii remote with it, it was just a nightmare, come to find out, I was able to plug in the GameCube controller and I used the controller on that game, so when I buy the Wii U, I will be buying this so I can use my GameCube controller that is still in my garage.

AstronautsPosted: Thu. Oct 09, 2014

Pretty cool for those who will use this.

AchePosted: Thu. Oct 09, 2014

I might look into this a bit more and purchase these things. I wouldn't mind playing some super smash mobs with my sister, she loves the game.

Bebe_RexhaPosted: Thu. Oct 09, 2014

I didn't think people still played Gamecube tbh? Pointless really

StonerzardPosted: Thu. Oct 09, 2014

Nice work Nintendo, you should team up with EA sometimes I'm pretty sure you could make something 'revolutionary' and way overpriced

gtapro151Posted: Thu. Oct 09, 2014

Treyarched
JRMH Super Smash Bros is the only game worth getting on the Wii or Wii U, in my opinion.
If only it wasn't an exclusive. :

you can play SSB on a wii emulator which works great even online, just need a fast intel CPU overclocked to 4.*GHz

true i play emulators all the time computers rock ^_^

TreyarchedPosted: Thu. Oct 09, 2014

JRMH Super Smash Bros is the only game worth getting on the Wii or Wii U, in my opinion.
If only it wasn't an exclusive. :

you can play SSB on a wii emulator which works great even online, just need a fast intel CPU overclocked to 4.*GHz