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

JRMHPosted: Wed. Oct 08, 2014

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. :

GHOSTIZABOSSPosted: Wed. Oct 08, 2014

This looks pretty cool I'm a fan of the cube

MissPosted: Wed. Oct 08, 2014

That's a bummer. I personally loved using the Gamecube controller on my Wii when I had one. I actually only played Super Smash Bros though so this won't affect me.

sawnoff_shotfunPosted: Wed. Oct 08, 2014

dumb move for nintendo, it's nice that they're bringing back the controller for SSB, but they seriously are only restricting it for one game?

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