Hardware Response from Nintendo suggests GC adapter works with Wii mode

[LightyKD]

That's not it. USB specification limits the power output a USB port may have. Some manufacturers and devices go around this (e.g. Apple), but in the end it's all about conforming to specifications as required by the license to use technology like this. Manufacturers only came out with Y-cables to workaround this limitation. It never was an actual solution to the problem, but it stuck and people started using it. Remember, Nintendo even recommends to use an externally powered HDD with its own power adapter.

I get that but that doesnt stop Nintendo from allowing their ports to push out more power. The ports on the original Wii push out more power than the ports on Wii U. I have yet to experience the force shutdown from too much power draw on Wii that I have (twice) on Wii U. The USB power limit on Wii U is just a pain in the ass and the lack of ports is just as frustrating.

 

[Kupie]

I get that but that doesnt stop Nintendo from allowing their ports to push out more power. The ports on the original Wii push out more power than the ports on Wii U. I have yet to experience the force shutdown from too much power draw on Wii that I have (twice) on Wii U. The USB power limit on Wii U is just a pain in the ass and the lack of ports is just as frustrating.

I hear that! It's so annoying on how much power they have. For what I'll want, I'll probably have to get like a cheap powered HUB or something which means an extra wall socket being used...

You could put a splitter on the one you have coming from the outlet. .5 Amps should be good enough for anything I would think!

 

[LightyKD]

Part of the problem would be solved if Nintendo allowed for hard drives to have multiple partitions.

 

[Kupie]

true...

If/when I want to expand my memory, chances are I'm just going to get a 64 GB micro-stick that's usb 3.0. (just because!)

Low power use on those things!

 

[Jayro]

Why doesn't somebody, gee, I don't know... BUY ONE AND TRY IT OUT??? Worst case scenario, it doesn't work in Gamecube mode (Devolution/Nintendon't)

 

[LightyKD]

Why doesn't somebody, gee, I don't know... BUY ONE AND TRY IT OUT??? Worst case scenario, it doesn't work in Gamecube mode (Devolution/Nintendon't)

GameCube adapter isnt out yet.

 

[Bladexdsl]

welp this is

 

[WiiCube_2013]

Why doesn't somebody, gee, I don't know... BUY ONE AND TRY IT OUT??? Worst case scenario, it doesn't work in Gamecube mode (Devolution/Nintendon't)

It'll only be out starting Nov 21, Dec 5 (Europe) and Dec 6 (Japan).

I guess I'll just wait for NoJ/NoA to make an official statement about this because NoUK keeps on changing their word.

 

[MikeyTaylorGaming]

It's gonna make people to say 'GC GAMEZ ON WIIU YE BRO' but realistically there's not gonna be a legit way to do that since the WiiU won't read GC Games from disc right?

It says in that email that it'll be compatible in Wii mode with WII GAMES that needed a GC controller, though no mention of anything else like VC and the like. It wouldn't make a difference to Nintendo about VC anyways I suppose since the eShop has closed down now hasn't it? So unless they're appealing to those who have hundreds of transferred legitimate VC games before the close I dunno what they're thinking haha

 

[Bladexdsl]

um its not...

 

[WiiCube_2013]

um its not...

The email says "Nintendo of America" and this new news about it only working with SSB came from Nintendo of UK, so who do you trust more? Nintendo of America (far larger and more reliable than NoUK) or Nintendo of UK?

Taking a look back at it, I guess there's still some hope for NoA to make an official statement confirming the contrary of what NoUK said.

 

[Bladexdsl]

NOA have done nothing but lie lately so yes i do trust NoUK more

 

[the_randomizer]

NOA have done nothing but lie lately so yes i do trust NoUK more

And NoUK are immaculate and never lie? Nintendo of UK doesn't speak for the entirety of Nintendo, so.....neither them or NOA are the final voice.

 

[keven3477]

it be better if we get the info from NOJ(Nintendo of japan) from a Nintendo direct (translated of course) since they are the developers we should get more trustworthy truth about this info

 

[Bladexdsl]

just use the damn WUPC there's nothing wrong with it. the gbc controller had it's time.

 

[ichidansan]

I work at wal-mart, and spoke with the Nintendo vendor today.almost went full fanboy. I bought up my disappointment about the adapter, and it not working with other games than smash bros. she said that "well for now I can see it being that way, but it would make sense that a few more games would be compatible later on" then she went on about amibos and smash for wii u coming out the same day. after I asked if we were getting any new displays soon. such a good day for those 4 min.

yes being a store rep probably isnt the most inside job but, would be nice if those were subtle hints about awesomeness to come.

 

[Bladexdsl]

she's referring than that it will work with other new wiiu games later on not with wii/vwii games.

 

[ichidansan]

theres alwasy a game patch right? windwaker with GC controller would be amazing.

 

[WiiCube_2013]

just use the damn WUPC there's nothing wrong with it. the gbc controller had it's time.

Nothing wrong with the Wii U Pro Controller? Digital triggers, incorrectly placed second analogue stick and glossy controller.

The GameCube's lacking the left shoulder button but Nintendo games usually don't make use of all buttons so I'm OK with it, besides there'll be the PDP/Hori controllers as an alternative.

 

[Bladexdsl]

sure use third party controllers it's your $ your risking plus it's not wireless. i've been down that road many MANY times

Digital triggers

not important

incorrectly placed second analogue stick

adapt

glossy controller

you don't like shiny black stuff?