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fazz on 03 February 2008
Munkeh111 said:
1. Does wii have full backwards compat (is it software or hardware?)
2. do original GC controllers work with wii, cause my friend told me they dont

1. Yes, supposedly by hardware.

2. Yes they do. Your friend is wrong.



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pichu_pichu on 03 February 2008

I play my classic games with the gamecube controller everygame was fine except for SMW but eventually I got used to it



I like Bacon on 03 February 2008
Munkeh111 said:
1. Does wii have full backwards compat (is it software or hardware?)
2. do original GC controllers work with wii, cause my friend told me they dont

1. Wii is 100% backwards compatible with GameCube games

1.5. Software is games, hardware is the console

2. Yes, they have slots on top. You'll need a GC memory Card if you own/are going to buy GC games.



thekitchensink on 03 February 2008

1. @Munkeh: 100% pure hardware bc. I could swear it even makes some games look a bit better
2. Well, the Wii does have 4 GC controller ports, and it would be pretty retarded if they did nothing, so...

GC controllers work for GC games, VC games, and even Wii games that are programmed with a GC controller option (mostly Wii/PS2 ports)

OT: I'd definitely go with the GC controller. The Classic Controller has to be plugged into a Wii-mote, meaning there's extra weight dangling around and it uses battery power. Never used a Wavebird so can't help you there.



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NJ5 on 03 February 2008

The wired controller is better of course. If cable length is a problem, get a GC cable extension cord.

I recently bought a used GC controller for just 15 € (in great condition), didn't need an extension though. You should be able to find one for a good price, but look as soon as possible because they'll get scarcer soon, with SSBB launching and all that.



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d21lewis on 03 February 2008

How important is Rumble to you? To me, the Wavebird feels much better. Batteries last forever in that thing.

On the downside, it won't let you know when those batteries are going to die, and the Wavebird has no auto-shut off feature. You forget and leave it on, and you can kiss those double-A's goodbye!



supermario128 on 03 February 2008

I would get some wavebirds, even though they don't have rumble its a lot better than having those wires. Especially for SSBB.




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Avalach21 on 03 February 2008
I like Bacon said:
Munkeh111 said:
1. Does wii have full backwards compat (is it software or hardware?)
2. do original GC controllers work with wii, cause my friend told me they dont


1.5. Software is games, hardware is the console


 by "is it software or hardware" he meant, is the Wii backwards compatible through emulation (software) or is the actual hardware running the game.



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Munkeh111 on 03 February 2008
Avalach21 said:
I like Bacon said:
Munkeh111 said:
1. Does wii have full backwards compat (is it software or hardware?)
2. do original GC controllers work with wii, cause my friend told me they dont


1.5. Software is games, hardware is the console


 by "is it software or hardware" he meant, is the Wii backwards compatible through emulation (software) or is the actual hardware running the game.


 correct, but it is purely out of interest in how Nintedo have done backwards compatibility as opposed to their rivals, and they certainly win, but of course, they do not really need to be concerned finding ways to reduce the cost



I like Bacon on 03 February 2008

I figured out what meant before you made that post Avalach. :-p

I was too lazy to edit my earlier post.