Never had a Wii, so I plan to use the Wii U to also play a few Wii games (via back compat). Can I use this controller or do I need something else? TIA
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The Wii U Pro controller is only designed for Wii U games. Wii games on Wii U can only be played with controllers that were supported by the regular Wii, such as the regular Wiimote, wiimote+nunchuck, or the Classic Controller Pro. The Wii U also does not have slots for a gamecube controller so those can't be used as well. You'll need a wiimote, the good news is that a lot of Wii U games actually support this older controller and it can be used to navigate Wii U menus so it wouldn't be a bad purchase Nintendo Wii Remote Plus - Black
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Not sure, most wii games does not use wii pro controller. You will have check the software's company. Sorry, can't help much. But from what I've read, the Wii U pro controller can't be used on older wii games.
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The Wii U Pro controller is only designed for Wii U games. Wii games on Wii U can only be played with controllers that were supported by the regular Wii, such as the regular Wiimote, wiimote+nunchuck, or the Classic Controller Pro. The Wii U also does not have slots for a gamecube controller so those can't be used as well. You'll need a wiimote, the good news is that a lot of Wii U games actually support this older controller and it can be used to navigate Wii U menus so it wouldn't be a bad purchase http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Plus-Black/dp/B0094X28J0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412875287&sr=8-1&keywords=wiimote
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Yes you can use all wii controllers im not sure you can use the old pro controller at the moment because its a gamecube plug but when the adapter comes out you can use it if you have it of course. but yes you can use any wii controller you have :)
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All controllers and accessories for wii should work just fine. Only those made specifically for wii. Gamecube controllers and WII U PRO controllers are not made for the wii. The wii mini will however work with the wii classic and classic pro controls and balance board and wiimote (the motion control) with nunchuck .
1836741
It doesn't it connects right to the system wirelessly or via USB cable that comes with it..its a great controller I use for most all the games..Wii U is a great system
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It works with a Wii just fine. It won't work with a Wii-U because there aren't any controller ports, but it works with a Wii.
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I use my wireless 360 controller and I am very pleased with it. Also it is compatible with most of the games out there so it is an option to consider if you don't have a controller yet.
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you still need a second remote because in some games you are pitted against each other. also i dont think it can be played on the original wii because it requires the little game pad that is with the wii u
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Works with my wii. Any controller that works with the Gamecube should work with the Wii (same attachments/plugs)
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To my knowledge, currently there is not an adapter or port for this controller type on the Wii U. At least, not an officially licensed one. Considering the competitive scene for smash, however, I would not be surprised if there is a homemade connector out/on its way. Hope this helps!
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Sure you can. It actually depends on the game you want to play that allows 2 players. This particular item comes with only one controller, so you will have to buy the wiimote and nunchuck (if needed). That was my case.
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It came with the wiiU game pad, but if you want to do multiple players, then extra controllers/ wiimotes recommended.
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The Wii U and Wii are totally different systems, the names make that confusing. While Wii games will play in a Wii U, Wii U games will NOT play in a Wii. Sorry if that seems obvious, I've had a lot of confused friends who thought the Wii U was just some kind of add on and not a new system. The Wii U is in true HD, with HDMI out. It's also not dependent on the motion controls any more, so a lot more games make use of the pro controller, a lot like the older pro controller for the Wii minus the need to plug it into the remote. That being said most games allow you to pick your control type, so if you loved tilt controls in Mario Kart Wii you can still use them, like the pro controller you can use that too. I owned a Wii and I've had a Wii U for a little while now and I would say the quality of the games for the Wii U is much much higher. Mario Kart 8, Pikmin 3 and Super Smash Bros Wii U are, for my money, the best yet in their respective lines. Also the new games are outstanding, such as Hyrule Warriors and Captain Toad Treasure Tracker. The Wii U also introduces the ability to buy any game as a digital download, same day as the stores. Most big releases even get a midnight digital release! The Wii U interacts with the amiibos, that besides being awesome figures unlocks content in Nintendo games! The Wii U takes everything good about the Wii and makes it amazing!
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I think it's important to remember that the Wii U is not designed to read any GameCube Controller you plug into this adapter (dance mat or otherwise) as an actual GameCube Controller. Instead, this adapter makes the Wii U read GameCube Controllers as if they were Wii Classic Controllers. As far as I know, that's its only function. So if your dance mat has a GameCube plug, AND if the game itself USES the Wii Classic Controller as a control scheme (meaning the game allows you to play songs or do dances with the Classic Controller alone), then it's possible it could work. But I'm not familiar with any game that has that function. I think it's important to remember that the Wii U is not designed to read any GameCube Controller you plug into this adapter (dance mat or otherwise) as an actual GameCube Controller. Instead, this adapter makes the Wii U read GameCube Controllers as if they were Wii Classic Controllers. As far as I know, that's its only function. So if your dance mat has a GameCube plug, AND if the game itself USES the Wii Classic Controller as a control scheme (meaning the game allows you to play songs or do dances with the Classic Controller alone), then it's possible it could work. But I'm not familiar... » Read More I think it's important to remember that the Wii U is not designed to read any GameCube Controller you plug into this adapter (dance mat or otherwise) as an actual GameCube Controller. Instead, this adapter makes the Wii U read GameCube Controllers as if they were Wii Classic Controllers. As far as I know, that's its only function. So if your dance mat has a GameCube plug, AND if the game itself USES the Wii Classic Controller as a control scheme (meaning the game allows you to play songs or do dances with the Classic Controller alone), then it's possible it could work. But I'm not familiar with any game that has that function. « Show Less
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It should work with any wii game that needs a steering wheel. Its not the steering wheel itself that really makes a difference it's whether or not you can turn the controller sideways and use that the way u would a steering wheel cause the controller just fits inside it. But I gotta say you don't have to worry about the controller sliding out of these steering wheels or setting loosely inside cause it is made to fit a wii controller perfectly.
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The mayflash allows you to play the Gamecube controller with the Wii U. Yes it will work for the Wii U. It was the only adapter out there I could find that would let u play the Gamecube controller with the Wii U. Until Nintendo came out with the new adapter. I hope this help's U
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Nope, you just play with the Wii Remote sideways like an NES controller. Of course if you want, you could get the Pro Controller too.
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Perhaps. There are GameCube controller adapters such as Mayflash Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii/Wii U that supposedly will allow you to play on the Wii U. I haven't tried one.The Wii U does not have GameCube ports, and games released on the Wii U aren't made with the GameCube control scheme in mind.