@catofellow: I doubt couple of lines of codes that map GC controller buttons to a controller such as/specifically to Classic controller would raise the price much. Since Wii and Gamecube share so much in common, it would be stupid not to make GC compatibility if you're making the new console compatible with Wii.
Obviously, games libraries of the two HD consoles don't hold a candle to Wii games library, so pointing them out is rather useless.
When Sony and M$ put their motion controllers out, Wii has huge library of motion controlled games and the competition has none. Considering how well 3rd parties have managed to do with motion controls, it's obvious that they're not easilly done well, which is also expected with PS Wand and Natal. And since the controls aren't default, expect lots of tacked on controls.
@Snesboy: Obviously not as nerdy as i am, Gamecube release was september 14 2001.
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Eikä Japanisti.
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Nintendo games sell only on Nintendo system.
