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You'll want to set your TV to 4:3 mode when playing gamecube and virtual console games. There are a few gamecube games that may support widescreen, I believe, but they're in the minority.

Also, it's worth getting component cables, and it's definitely worth connecting the Wii audio cables directly to your audio receiver (rather than through your TV) to interpret the sound as Pro Logic II, which has surprisingly good surround support.