The Wii U version of Smash Bros. will be playable with GameCube controllers

[X-ite_SDF]

Actually this removes the (only?) reason why the WiiU doesn't have gamecube compatibility natively: the lack of original ports. Now if original GC games worked without the software restriction on the Wii U..

Gamecube memory cards. It's unlikely Nintendo would make them emulated even if they wanted to bring Gamecube compatibility back. And a) they don't want to and b) there are no card slots on WiiU

 

[Kikirini]

This is awesome. (And the best part? The porn music when it was revealed.)
Though I really prefer wireless controllers, which means I'll have to find a wavebird for when this becomes the must-have for GC virtual console...

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Nice.
Fan service at its finest. Props to Nintendo.

 

[gamefan5]

No need to buy another controller. My controller still lives through another gen. Good move ninty. They might as well label the GCN controller, the smash controller. XD

Dat softcore pron music tho, WTF???

 

[TyBlood13]

Who are these people?

 

[AngryGeek416]

Wierd... Pro controller is much better. But more options isin't a bad thing

 

[DinohScene]

How would it make it easier ? There are already gamecube adapter, and I doubt this adapterwill be HID compatible.

Nintendo pretty much giving you a 4 port GCN adapter, pretty much including software that makes it work on the Wii U.
Any more I need to explain?

 

[GameWinner]

Cool. This will come in handle once the Wii U version finally hits!

 

[Keylogger]

This is useless! You CAN already use GC controllers on wii U.

Actullay, I'm playing Melee on Wii U with Nintendont and GC controller with this:http://www.play-asia.com/gc-controller-adapter-for-pc-usb-paOS-13-49-fr-70-4sqd.html
and SSBB on Wii U with GC controller: http://www.mayflash.com/Products/NINTENDOWiiU/W007.html and I will use the same adaptor to play SSB4 with GC controller

 

[blaisedinsd]

Too bad it doesn't have memory card ports and enable full Gamecube backwards compatibility on Wii U....it will enable VC by getting rid of the no analog trigger problem. I think you could get an adapter for the discs and enable them to playable with software.....

I wonder why it needs 2 USB ports instead of 1....

I hope devolution supports this eventually or maybe it will simply work nativeley?

But from what I heard the hard core smash community was hoping for something like this so it can be played at a high level in competitive tournaments and such. Since Nintendo is actually hosting a tournament this is pretty cool.

A Nintendo that listens to their loyal fans and gives them what they want is a good thing.

 

[mightymuffy]

This is useless! You CAN already use GC controllers on wii U.

Actullay, I'm playing Melee on Wii U with Nintendont and GC controller with this:http://www.play-asia.com/gc-controller-adapter-for-pc-usb-paOS-13-49-fr-70-4sqd.html
and SSBB on Wii U with GC controller: http://www.mayflash.com/Products/NINTENDOWiiU/W007.html and I will use the same adaptor to play SSB4 with GC controller

Play on your bill then...?? 4 ports right here mate. GC controllers generally - decent enough: GC Controllers on Smash - Win! Great news this one!

 

[frogboy]

Who are these people?

Competitive Smashers. I was quite surprised to recognize most of them, including the announcers... this is gonna be a good show.

Except for Geoff Keighley ;O;O;O;O;O;O;

Wierd... Pro controller is much better. But more options isin't a bad thing

I'm guessing this is supposed to appeal to Melee/Brawl players that have used their GC controllers since the beginning. More money for them. Can't go wrong.

 

[tbgtbg]

Actually this removes the (only?) reason why the WiiU doesn't have gamecube compatibility natively: the lack of original ports. Now if original GC games worked without the software restriction on the Wii U..

This only has controller ports, not memory card ports, so I wouldn't be holding my breath for a Wii U GC compatibility update. Yes, they could use virtual memory cards, like Devolution can, but that seems like too radical of a move for Nintendo, given the way that they've implemented Wii mode in the first place.

Don't take this as a complaint on my part, I'm fine with using Devolution or my actual Wii for GC, even if it would be nice to have on WiiU.

 

[Hyro-Sama]

I'll buy this adapter if it works for PC. I don't think I'll ever own a Wii U the way things are currently for the console.

 

[Lushay]

Nintendo still trying to make money off of GameCube controllers. Feel like they should've pushed the Wii U pro controller...

 

[YayMii]

I'll buy this adapter if it works for PC. I don't think I'll ever own a Wii U the way things are currently for the console.

It works via USB. There's no doubt that it'll work on PC eventually, even if there was no official support for it.

 

[orcid]

Comeback of the multitap!

It's nothing for me, but it's nice fan service. I don't think that they really advertise the connector.

 

[Taleweaver]

I'm really starting to suspect that Iwata isn't the CEO of nintendo at all. Or worse: that he is, but that nobody in the company really cares what he says.

(a couple months back)
Iwata: guys! The wiiu gamepad isn't using its full potential! We really need to step this up!
Nintendo: sure thing!

(now)
*nintendo releases Mario Kart 8, on which a two player game can't be set to be played on two screens *
*nintendo announces a gamecube-to-wiiu adapter that's really some mayflash adapters glued together*


I'd also ask what the logic is in removing the gamecube ports of the wii for a marginally lower production cost (that they can't profit from since the product itself is also sold at a lower price) and then now bringing it back as accessories, but I know: this is nintendo we're talking about.

 

[blaisedinsd]

Perhaps the Wii U will lose it's SD card slot and Wii BC in the future......

But yeah I agree it was sill to drop BC on the Wii....and then the Wii mini is just trash

 

[WiiUBricker]

Called it. Nintendo will show off Gamecube VC titles at E3.