Hardware A Pro controller that connects to a Wii Remote ??

[AdamBrunt]

Hi all,

The kids got Minecraft over christmas and are loving it so far. However, for two local player play a Pro controller is required apparently.

We currently don't have one and all the ones I have seen appear to connect directly to the Wii U via a USB cable. The location of our Wii U means that this wouldn't work or rather you'd have to play standing up all the time. Or is the USB cable only for recharging the controller's battery ?

So, is it possible to get a Pro controller that is either completely wireless or that connects to the bottom a Wii U Remote ?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

The USB cable is only for charging. Alternatively, you can get Classic Controller Pro which is a Wii controller but works with most (if not all, unsure about that) games that the Wii U Pro Controller works with, and plugs into the Wiimote.

 

[Maschell]

The USB cable is only for recharging. It's connected to the Wii U via bluetooth (or Wifi?).

edit: got ninja'd

 

[AdamBrunt]

Thanks folks - I was obviously having a half asleep/hungover moment.

Presumably there are 'just as good' 3rd party versions like - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Wir...908902?hash=item4644f97166:g:6HAAAOSwf-VWUGM6 - which work just as well as the £35+ Nintendo official one ?

 

[Sick Wario]

work yes, just as well, no.

look around locally you may be able to find a used wii u pro

 

[LysergCooltyp]

I wouldn't trust that thing any further than i can throw it.

You can get PDP wired pads for around £15 (price depends on what colour/motive you want). They are also plugged into a Wii Mote as well and work decently enough if you don't want to invest into a pro controller.