Can I play this game with the Wii U gamepad or do I need a classic Wii controller?
240393
I just had my son test it. You can NOT use the game pad you need a Wii remote
1234823
This controller is for the Wii U only and will not work when playing Wii games on the Wii U.
2271797
Yes. I use this game with my Wii U, balance board, and controller with nunchuk.
1230376
We just have the regular Wii controllers and the Wii U controllers and they all seem to work just fine. It does come with a controller as well so for the price you can't really beat it.
157527
It can be played quite easily with a keyboard and mouse. I don't own a gamepad, so I don't know if using that makes it any better or worse, but a keyboard and mouse works just fine:)
123287
Only Wii U and you must have the new motion senstive controlers, too.I was a tad ticked off when I bought the game only to find out I needed to shell out another $80 for motion plus controlers!
1570428
No... unfortunately not. Gamepad is used as a device by your character in the game
1215733
Yes only one person can play with just the Wii U gamepad. If more than one person plays you would have to have a Wii U remotes for the other person(s). Hope this answered your question
1972406
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
1230378
This comes with a free controller as pictured on the box. You can also use the standard Wii controller so you have two at a time.
1521152
You can enjoy nearly all of the existing Wii games on your new Wii U console. Wii Menu is built in to Wii U. It allows for backwards compatibility with Wii game discs, saved game data, and purchased WiiWare and Virtual Console games on your new Wii U console. Although, Wii games cannot be controlled with the Wii U Game Pad. You must use the Wii controllers to play.
1493811
Only Wii games r compatible with the Wii Classic Controller, unless the game itself has a label saying it is compatible...
591047
No it is not. The Wii U does not have ports for the GameCube controllers unfortunately. There are adapters that allow the Wii Remote on the Wii U to treat the GameCube controller as a Classic controller. It's a nice option. Be warned though that the triggers are not analog through the adapter and all the buttons become digital because of the adapter.
1458849
I have Mario bros the first 1 and the 2nd and the 3rd. Along with duck hunt and Dr mario. They all play great. I don't know about being able to use the original game controllers. The ones that come with the system are great.
1109892
In the parts I've played all players needed a Wii Remote, not necessarily wii remote plus. The Wii U gamepad got passed from player to player for some specific individual challenges.
902536
No you don't. You can choice what controll use: the wii remote or the controll pro for a single player, anyway you can use the gamepad for a single player too.
885931
The gamepad is the main controller, you need it to navigate the menu and the store. But you can use the wiimote, Wiimote and nunchuck, Wii U pro controller, classic pro controller (VC games) and you can buy the gamecube Wii Uadapter to use gamecube controller in the upcoming game super smash brothers.