Reddit mentions: The best wii adapters

It most likely just works with Rock Band 2 & 3. But realistically RB3 is all you need. You can load up to 1000 songs on the game via a SD card up to 32gb (or use your emunand if you know what your doing with a modded wii).

Let's go though it step by step of what I think you should do. We'll leave the drums while last.

Firstly the mics. Rock Band 3 supports up to 3 at one time, RB2/Guitar Hero support only 1. The Wii ONLY supports the basic logitech USB mics, they are multi-platform and a dime dozen on eBay and can be had for under $5 each. Here's link for a valid eBay search.

Next the Guitars. I'd recommend getting 2 Guitar Hero World Tour/Band Hero/5 guitars as they are quite common, well built, work with all Guitar Hero games as well as Rock Band 2/3 and do not require dongles as they use the nunchuck port on wii remotes.

If you want to pull the trigger now, the Red GH5 models are your best bet as they are the newest of this style of 'axe' and have improved touch sensors for slider (for solos on GH games World Tour and newer). I've took the liberty of finding you 2 these that are complete 1/2 ($30 for the pair).

So far that's $45 for 3 mics and 2 guitars (possibly even $40 if you shop around on the mics).

Now onto the drums. Firstly buy a RB3 Midi module and a GH5/WOR/BH Drum module. I've found one of each for you at a good price (about $40 for the pair). These two adaptors will let you use a real ekit with every Guitar Hero game World Tour or newer as well as Rock Band 2/3. (Only RB1 and the track packs would be off limits, but those are pretty crap on the Wii anyways).

At this point I'd recommend saving up for the Alesis Nitro drum kit at $300 new. It's great value and very popular with the RB community if you ever needed support with it on here.

For drumming the in the mean time I've found you a band hero kit that's incomplete but only missing the adaptor I linked earlier to make it work for $35. Not ideal but would serve you well whilst you saved up for an electronic kit.

So to sum up, a full band kit for about $120 with all the equipment required to upgrade to a real kit at a later date. Hope this helps :)

Buy this to use GameCube controllers with your Wii U, it's also on EBay

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1369567899&sr=8-7&pi=SL75

I have 2 and I'm ordering 2 more. They are fantastic. Hook up either a wired controller or a wavebird base and it works great with either. No delay.

The Eshop is getting better week by week. The upgrade fee for $1.50 from Wii VC titles to Wii U VC titles is awesome because you get full tablet support once it's a Wii U supported game. Even if the game is not Wii U supported the games can be transferred and still played through the "Wii" app on the Wii U. They work just as easy as they did on Wii. I use my adapter to use GC controllers with them. Right now I'm Rolling through OoT and it's awesome. Beats the shit out of the Wii controller Nintendo offered before.

Go for it. More games are coming out in the coming weeks and months. I love my Wii U and ill never think twice about ever having it. I've convinced a few friends to pick one up as well :)

Refurbished WiiU Pro straight from Nintendo is usually $200-$250, but it seems they're out of stock right now. Its fully compatible with Wii games and controllers, and most first party games so far support Classic controllers in addition to the Gamepad and WiiU controllers. This here will let you use a Gamecube controller as a "Classic Controller" through the Wii Remote. Mayflash makes some good adapters, I'm absolutely happy with my Classic Controller-PC adapter. The official adapter only works with Sm4sh and Dolphin on the PC currently, so the unoffcial one is needed for other games.

The WiiU is the only system really worth getting in addition to PC right now, it makes a great compliment.

I purchased two adapters on amazon and here's what I got.

Both are the same, inputs are only for OTHER Wii remote accessories. I'm so frustrated because I was excited to finally use my GC controllers. But anyway, I'm trying to ask for a replacement but Amazon doesn't let me and says it's only for standard refund. DAMMIT.

Has this happened to anyone? How did you handle it? I don't want to pay for returned shipping and I would REALLY like to receive replacements already instead of having to look online again and purchase two more. I didn't even know that they made these? The picture clearly shows a slot for GC controllers. But yeah, all help/advice appreciated.

EDIT: I didn't mean to give amazon any bad light, they gave me a full refund right away and I'm still going to buy another pair of adapters to use my GC controller. Didn't mean to rant so much, I just thought this unlucky fail was hilarious enough for reddit to see.

EDIT2: I realized after reading some comments that I forgot to mention that I own the Wii U, although I hoped it was rather obvious seeing as how I posted this in r/WiiU. Thanks to those who rightfully assumed this

There are a number of solutions that involve plugging the controller into the Wii Remote so that the Wii U will read them as a Classic Controller.

For GameCube, you've got a couple of options. You can go with this adapter, which lets you use your existing GameCube controller. There's also this controller from Hori, which is an actual Classic Controller in the exact shape of the GameCube controller. I have both, and they both work well, but I prefer the Hori controller.

For N64, there's this adapter. It's the same idea as the GameCube adapter linked above. I haven't used this one myself, so I can't tell you from experience how well it works.

Because all of these options register as Classic Controllers, they have the advantage of being compatible with any Wii or Wii U game that uses it, which is very many of them. For N64 games on the Wii U Virtual Console, you'll be able to adjust the button mapping in the options menu to make sure everything plays just the way you remember it.

I hope this is helpful. Enjoy your Wii U, and welcome to the club!

I think it definitely has one of the better stories of any Zelda game, but it's infamous for being a love it/hate it based solely around the controls. For this one, you're required to play it with a Wiimote & Nunchuk, and the Wiimote specifically requires Wii Motion Plus. I don't know that I'd trust a third-party controller for it, since idk how they work with Motion Plus, but the cheapest I'm able to find an official first-party Nintendo Wii Remote is this one (which has the Motion Plus installed into it) on Amazon for $32. If you're alright getting one pre-owned, go in-store to GameStop and see if you can find one (pre-owned for $25) that says "Wii MotionPlus Inside!" at the bottom of the controller. If you can't and still feel like going this route, there's also the option to buy the Motion Plus on it's own ($12 used on GameStop, or cheaper on Amazon but you'll need to wait for shipping on it) and you can plug that into a regular Wiimote.

I believe this is what you're talking about? And yes, it does. I watched a video on it and it has pretty much all of the functions of a Wiimote, aside from motion controls. If I recall correctly though, you have to press a couple of buttons at once for the Home Key, and the - Key as well. Aside from that, it looks like it's perfectly functional and I'll be getting one when Super Smash Brothers comes out.

I recommend you watch the video before you purchase it though.

I would love to win this adapter

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They will come out there. It is released world wide, there are just far more people who want them then adapters. And like i said, this this should work, I just haven't personally tested it.The game will see it as a classic controller but the game supports classic controllers. This Should work too. Its not really a gamecube controller, but should feel like one.
Or you could play the game with a great Pro controller, or gamepad. The game cube controller isn't the only way to do it.

About the Best Buy Smash Fest, I really hope more info comes about this soon!! I am dying to see if this is available in my location!

Also, there is only one major expectation for this event that I will have: Gamecube Controllers. There MUST be Gamecube Controllers, and not just Wii Motes with nun chucks. I won't be expecting to see every character on the roster unlocked or anything, I simply hope that if I do get the chance to play this game in advance, I do so with the Gamecube controller (or at least a Wii Classic controller).

edit: TIL that the Nintendo Wii U doesn't have Gamecube ports, although there is a third party adapter? Probably won't have gamecube controllers then :c.

The number one thing I recommend is to get a wired network adapter. I grabbed one of them off Amazon for like $10 and haven't regretted it.

With ZombiU, you'll have to go into the game settings and tell it to pump the sound out of the controller. You will have to use both the controller and monitor to play the game though.

With MH3U, after you update the game, you can go into the settings and enable Type 2 for the controller for off-screen play. This will make all the audio for the game come out of the controller, and the controller will mirror the monitor. You can turn off the monitor and just use the controller, or you can use the monitor and not look at the controller, whichever is more convenient for you. (With Type 1, the monitor will show the game and the controller will show some touchscreen options, sorta like you're playing a giant 3DS. I forget if audio comes out of the controller in this case or not.)

Btw, I recommend using some nice headphones with the gamepad, as well as setting the sound output for the gamepad to surround.

I don't know if you're familiar with it or would have any interest in it, but I use a Wii to HDMI converter from amazon. There is a surprisingly noticeable difference in picture quality.

Originally I used an RCA to cable converter, then I switched to an RCA to HDMI converter, but the one that I linked is nice because it cuts out the need for an extra power cord and improves picture quality at the same time. There are plenty of options and brands to choose from, I just went with the one that had solid reviews, and it has been great since I purchased it.

This is what I did to ensure excellent online experience

1. Check that your TV has GAME MODE "on"
   
   
2. Use a WiiU Lan Adapter
   
   
3. Call your internet provider to ensure that your speed is infact, what it should be - also using an internet speed test (try CNET's)
   
   
4. Check your modem/router. I bought a new router which was vastly superior to my old Belkin POS
   
   
5. test your connection with other devices (maybe WiiU hardware issue)
   
   
6. ensure your family/SO isn't hogging the bandwidth while you play.

I've heard that 3rd party network adapters like that one work with both PC and Wii/U/Switch. Is this true? I'd love to have the option for the consoles and my MacBook since the newer models don't have a CATV port.

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. :)

Can I brighten your day here by saying.. There is an attachment you can buy for your wii-mote that will make it gamecube controller adaptable.. If your anything like me it takes a gc controller to play wii games like mario kart.. and classic games like majoras mask and oot. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG 16 dollars is a cheap price to pay for a more comfortable controller :3.

I have both the Mayflash Adapter and the PDP Fight Pad

If you already have the GCN controller, the adapter works well enough, specially if you want it for VC games. Every once on a while, The adapter disconnects mid gameplay for a few secs, so that can be bothersome, I used it with a pc like you intend to, works just fine. The downside is you have less buttons than the classic controller (no select/- and only 3 shoulder buttons) and the L and R are recognized as such instead of ZL/ZR which can be confusing in some instances.

The PDP Fight pad works beautifully, has all the buttons and the right analog stick is actually a stick as opposed to the shorter c-stick. The one downside is the controller feels kinda empty, which makes it feel cheap (kinda like the classic controller or those awful gamestop branded GNN controllers), but it only feels cheap cos they are very responsive.

I would recommend the fight pad over the gcn adapter, unless you absolutely positively need the original gcn controller. Havnet used the hori pads, they have turbo built in but as far as i know are pretty similar to the pdp pads.

If it helps, I've used one of these HDMI adapters on my Wii for years and never had any issue with it. They're only $10.

That being said, the Wii U will play original Wii games, and has some great games that your kiddo might like as well. My son (also 5 years old) really likes Yoshi's Wooly World and Mario Kart 8. We've gone through Breath of the Wild together twice as well; though he hands off the controller to me whenever he spots bad guys or has trouble maneuvering Link somewhere (really neat to watch him work out what to do in the puzzle shrines though).

>I wish I was able to charge the gamepad using the system itself.

3rd party option or this

> hooking up a sensor bar and trying to use that on the plane is a bit.. untenable

Hold B while starting up the Wii U, you will go straight to Wii mode without needing to select anything using a wii mote, then the gamepad has a built in sensor bar (around the camera), so you can use motion controls with just the gamepad - no sensor bar required. You can also order a classic controller pro, wii classic controller, mayflash adapter with a gamecube controller, or a knock off - all of which plug directly in to a Wii mote, but let you play with a more standard control option.

>I can't wait for this (if it's still true)! I'd love playing Mario Kart 8 with my wife when we're without a TV.

Just get 2 other controllers and switch the gamepad to display the race instead of the race/map/horn/items etc. then it's just a tiny TV

For 4 kids, I'd prioritize getting those Wii remotes upgraded with motion plus (if they aren't already):

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-MotionPlus-Motion-Adapter-White/dp/B004V13D0I

And nunchucks to match. That'll do you really well in Nintendoland, Mario Kart, Smash Brothers, Wii Party U, 3D World, New Super Mario Bros Wiiu, and Wii Sports Club -- which are the best 4 player games on the system.

Also, if you really want them to play on Christmas morning, plug the Wii U in the night before and download the relevant software updates, then repackage. Otherwise it might be a few hours.

While neither look optimal, and I'm getting neither, each version has their strengths and weaknesses.

In the HORI one, the turbo switch and button is an immediate turn off. Any controller with turbo is usually third-party trash and it makes less good players, better through manipulation and I don't like that. The overall build seems like it's a cheaper plastic that the standard ones.

In the PDP one, it is super glossy which looks strange. The C-stick is replaced with a second analog stick, which may be an improvement in some cases, so I don't know how I feel about that. The D-pad looks pretty terrible as well. It is a licensed third party manufacturer on these so, I don't know if that is good or bad.

Personally, I'm getting the Smash Bros WiiU bundle with a GC controller and 4 port adapter and I can use my GC controllers I still have or a Wavebird.

If you want a GC controller spoof for the classic controller like the HORI and PDP essentially are, you can get a Mayflash adapter and just plug any old GC controller into it. I have one and it works really well. Wouldn't recommend it for frame perfect reaction games like Smash, just like I wouldn't recommend a Wavebird either, but it works well.

I bought one of these adapters… http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_knmEub0MM4JNF

I've been using my new Smash Bros. GameCube controller to play Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8, and Super Mario Sunshine in HD in Dolphin on my computer. But it also works in Virtual Console games and stuff too. It's pretty nice.

Thanks for the info. I just ordered one of these this morning to use my NES Advantage on the classic but it sounds like my plan isn't going to work. At least I can still use it with the original controllers.

I wonder why the NES Advantage doesn't work? I thought it used the same controller signals as the standard controllers so I figured it would just work. Maybe it needs more power for the extra features (turbo, slow)?

I wonder if these would work with the Advantage?

Retro Fighter

Mayflash

all n64 vc games on the virtual wii need the classic controller pro. you can use the official ones, hori battle pads, or the pdp ones. if you install nintendont on the vwii you can use wiiU pro controllers, ps3, or ps4 controllers or the usb game cube adapters. all of them on the wiiu require a full pro controller of any gen (so non wiimote)

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you can also inject roms so long as you own one game with that emulator. so if a game is not on the wiiU but you have it you can use caffeine on the current firmware to hack any rom into virtual console.

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edit- there is also this guy from mayflash that will make your gamecube controllers plug into a wiimote and work as classic controller pro https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469665411&sr=8-3&keywords=mayflash+gamecube+adapter , mayflash also sells this guy that is better than the nintendo smash game cube adapter https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Port/dp/B00RSXRLUE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469665411&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash+gamecube+adapter

edit2- if you plan on playing online you need the lan adapter as well, there are lots of 3rd party for that as well since you only need the same chipset (ASIX AX88772)

From what I can gather, the Wii DDR game supports classic controllers. You can hook GameCube port peripherals to WiiMotes with this adapter (Warning!: These adapters only seem to work with original WiiMotes, not MotionPlus WiiMotes, so be warned!).

I own three of these adapters myself and they work quite well for using GameCube controllers as classic controllers in other games, so they might work for this as well! Good luck!

I caved and bought an ethernet cable and LAN adaptor for the Spongebob v Patrick Splatfest. Best $28.47 I've ever spent! I get additional value from it since I love playing MK8 online.

You could get an 8bitdo controller & wireless receiver. It would be cheaper than getting a classic or classic pro controller. Dunno how good they are tho.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748S3GXG?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Retro-Receiver-Classic-Bluetooth-nintendo/dp/B076B995TL/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076B995TL&pd_rd_r=8NPQAJZ71JY962PBK359&pd_rd_w=ZksVU&pd_rd_wg=PG2sH&psc=1&refRID=8NPQAJZ71JY962PBK359

If you do get an adapter, mayflash is the best choice. They make quality products from what I've seen & heard. I bought 2 of their products so far & both work perfectly

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YH3NWTW/?coliid=I2OKHZK98QFOVE&colid=26J97PDZ82A8W&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

1. Melee is unplayable on the Wii U. Brawl will work fine, Wii U can play Wii games fine. I'm unsure on P:M, I think it can work but it's tricky to do so.
   
   
2. No ports for Gamecube controllers. There is a Pro controller however for the Wii U, and there is also an adapter than converts GC inputs into Pro inputs, allowing Gamecube controllers to be used.
   
   
3. The games I always hear about are Super Mario 3D World, Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, Wind Waker HD...Plus X, Mario Kart 8 are coming later this year too.

So what's the point of listing an item as "Prime" if it's not in stock, not fulfilled by Amazon, and/or not actually 2 day shipping?

Over the last month or two I've had all those things occur:

An item would ship to me in 2 days, but wasn't expected back in stock for 2 or 3 more days. Yet it was one of the top recommended items for my search.

Another was sold and shipped by a 3rd party, but was still listed as Prime and had 2 day delivery. I personally preferred fulfilled by Amazon if not sold by too as I'm not having to deal with a 3rd party if there are issues.

On Wednesday I ordered this adapter so my kid can hook up our old Wii via HDMI. Shows as qualifying for Prime, however it noted at the time:

>FREE Delivery Thursday, Aug. 15 - Thursday, Aug. 22 Details
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>Extended delivery time: To offer this low-priced item and a variety of such products, this item ships via ground.

As of this morning, it still hasn't shipped. I can't remember the last time I had a package that traveled by air, at least informally based on tracking checkpoints.

IOW, lately I just feel bamboozled that my Prime subscription may just be a way to secretly get me to pay for shipping with out me noticing. And labeling items as Prime a way to get higher margins from sellers. 🤔

There's only one game in Nintendo Land that requires a Nunchuk, but it's one of the most fun (it's the Metroid one). The rest only need Wii Remotes (be sure you buy ones with MotionPlus, though, as the Zelda game requires it).

For Brawl, you can use either a Wii Remote, Wii Remote + Nunchuk (my personal favorite), Wii Remote + Classic Controller, or a Gamecube controller. There are no Gamecube controller ports on the Wii U, though, so you'd have to use an adapter.

Mario Kart Wii can be controlled with a Wii Remote, Wii Remote + Nunchuk, or Wii Remote + Classic Controller. I wouldn't recommend buying any Classic Controllers unless you plan to play a lot of Wii games. The newer Pro Controllers are better, but are incompatible with Wii games.

edit: Linked to a gamecube adapter.

This so much. I live in small town USA, which has very limited internet compared to a lot of the US (9mbps down/0.5mbps up), but use a LAN network adapter for my Wii U and rarely have issues during my matches in Splatoon or Smash 4 (the two Wii U games I primarily play online). It makes a very large difference, WiFi is no where near as reliable as a good old fashioned hard line for internet access. This is the LAN adapter I got (it was cheaper than the official stuff at the time) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XWD1G2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and have been really happy with it. Says its for the Wii, but will work with the Wii U just fine.

I know this is a bit off topic, but what I wish was still in production was the official Lan Adaptor for the Wii U. I got an off-brand adaptor and my gameplay online dramatically improved.

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-USB-Enabled-Lan-Adapter/dp/B000WY8GW8

Here is the one I bought. Totally worth it for those who have access to a wired connection near your Wii U
I wanted the official, but they were asking close to 50-70 dollars for it... If I ever get the spare cash, I may still take the dive because I'm the kind of person who is about "all official nintendo products", but for now this will do.

The powerpad could work since it is just a giant controller, ROB however will never work on a modern TV, like the zapper. This is your best bet; https://www.amazon.com/Fighters-Controller-Classic-nintendo-wii-u/dp/B01MTW4ROU reviews online and on YouTube are pretty good. $15 is also a good price, I think.

Not sure there's that much variety. This (http://www.amazon.com/Support-UtechSmart-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B00F41TWAO/ref=zg_bs_13983791_10) is the best selling highest rated one on amazon, but I'm pretty sure this is the one officially endorsed by Nintendo (http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Ethernet-Adapter-Nintendo-Port/dp/B003XWD1G2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416550970&sr=1-1&keywords=wii+u+lan+adapter).

I doubt you could go wrong wither way, they both seem pretty solid.

The Mayflash and Raphnet Gamecube to Classic Controller adapter works, because it acts like a classic controller. THIS IS A DIFFERENT ADAPTER THAN THE OFFICIAL NINTENDO ONE AND THE MAYFLASH 4 PORT USB ONE. THIS ONE CONNECTS ONE CONTROLLER TO THE BOTTOM OF A WIIMOTE.

Nintendont, which is what runs Melee on the Wii U, on the other hand DOES support the official nintendo adapter and the Mayflash 4 port USB one.

Tl;dr:

64, Brawl and Project M support these adapters:

http://raphnet.com/products/gc_to_wiimote/index.php?category=

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

And Melee (via the homebrew app Nintendont) and Smash 4 support those but ALSO support

https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod500101

http://m.ebay.com/itm/MAYFLASH-4-Ports-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-for-Wii-U-PC-USB-/281552589276

Well apparently Nintendo doesn't sell its own version anymore, but you can get fully functional 3rd party adapters for around $10 on Amazon. Just search for 'Wii Lan Adapter' - you'll find models like this one.

I mean, the product is fine. It does what it does. Buying one for practice while waiting for the adapter to release? Seems like a good idea. Buying 4 for your friends to come over incase it doesn't have backwards compatibility? I wouldn't. Get one for now, then buy any others if the official adapter doesn't have compatibility. This is the one I have - "Mayflash Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii/Wii U"
http://amzn.com/B00BS520SG

Hello!

With smash impending, I want to pick up a wifi adapter for my wii u. I've looked on http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/accessories

but it doesn't list any, and Amazon has a ton of options:

this one is well reviewed http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Ethernet-Adapter-Nintendo-Port/dp/B003XWD1G2/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1415806712&sr=1-1&keywords=wii+u+ethernet+adapter

but I don't have any experience with HDE. Could anyone offer any input?

Thanks!

I'd consider this as well. I have one and it's great. It should do all the things you want, but with actual GC controllers.

I also know a lot of people really like this guy as well, but I've never used it. Same deal, just different brand.

There are a few options right now - The Mayflash adapter lets you connect a GCN controller to a Wii remote and have it spoof a Classic Controller. Additionally, the PDP Wired Fight Pad and HORI Battle Pad are Classic Controllers, but modeled after the classic Gamecube controller shape.

There's always the chance that Nintendo will make the GCN adapter work for things other than SSB for Wii U, but I'm not sure I'd hold my breath. Honestly if they just made it work in Wii mode it'd be amazing.

A couple of notes,
You don't need to buy a new Wii, you have a couple of options for using GC controllers on a family edition Wii:

1. the smash GC adapter, if you're playing through CTGP, it has support for the GC adapter, which I believe works if you plug it in to the back of a standard Nintendo Wii (I can verify this if you want me to).
   
2. Using this adapter which makes the GC controller act as a pro controller. I can personally vouch for this method as the latency is just as good as a pro controller, and this may be your cheapest option.
   
   To answer your actual question, it's preference, I personally find consistently hitting wheelies easier on the GC controller, so I use that.

If you don't want to use homebrew like someone else suggested (HID to VPAD) . Homebrew is super simple to setup btw, just put some files on your sd card and launch a web page on the wii u browser.

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You could get this adapter https://www.amzn.com/B00BS520SG it plugs into a wii remote and the wii u reads it as a classic controller. I don't know why it has such poor reviews. I have one and it works perfectly fine.

you can get an adapter online I believe mayflash makes one, also you can get the new white controller for like 36$ on amazon. Let me find you the links one sec... http://www.amazon.com/Official-Nintendo-White-Classic-Gamecube-Controller/dp/B0017KIBAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406606932&sr=8-1&keywords=white+gamecube+controller that is the controller and http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=pd_sim_vg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0M8WZBRS8EPKHJ5N05KA is the adapter. Also why the fuck does the url for that last link say B00BS lol its like someone is fucking with us! hahaha. But a tilt is just when you SLIGHTLY move your control stick up, down or forward and press A and you will do a tilt attack that is weak and is great for comboing/juggling for most characters. You can do it with your wiimote + nunchuck itll just be bad. Also play Project M as it has melee physics since if you have a wii U u probs wont be playing melee anytime soon so you can get good without having the game.

PDP Fight Pad = October 30 (Look pretty bad, like goatlink said)

http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSJA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414342516&sr=8-3&keywords=pdp+fight+pad

HORI Battle Pad = November 21 (Look pretty good !)

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Battle-Mario-Version-Turbo-u/dp/B00ND0E5ZU/ref=pd_sim_sbs_vg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=09B20QYEA2J83C8YH7RP

But if you want, there's always the Mayflash adapter, to plug a Gamecube controller into your Wiimote. I have one, works great.

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416665513&sr=8-3&keywords=gamecube+controller+adapter

Not the official one, but it seems to be pretty good.

Here are some good pictures of the wii u mobo. Maybe one will show you the area you're interested in and you can look for traces and pads.

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Wii+U+Teardown/11796

Make sure you take pics and share your results on this project.

Our you could maybe get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG?pc_redir=1396705994

Hahahaha, well I only mentioned it because you didn't mention having an NES. Better get on that, then! =P

When I say "not too expensive", I mean like $10 USD. I got mine in 2011 at Gamestop for about that, and I saw them on Amazon for that as well (and a two pack for $16). They also sell wiimote covers that are meant to fit the adapter as well so it's more secure, but they can be kind of bulky, although I have small hands so that may have been more of a personal problem, haha.

Personally what I have done is use this mayflash adapter that’s plugs into the wiimote, (link below) through Nintendont, it reads it like a classic controller but I’m pretty sure all the buttons line up.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YH3NWTW/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can always get a wiimote adaptor to use whatever controller you want (since these will be read as a classic controller.

Wiimote to Gamecube Controller: http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

Wiimote to N64 Controller adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/Raphnet-tech-Nintendo-Gamecube-Controller-Wiimote-Wii/dp/B00TP0ZKX8/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1458234340&sr=1-2&keywords=nintendo+64+wiimote

I haven't used the N64 but my friend has a gamecube one and I used it to clear through most of DK64

if you have 20$ more to spare you can buy this :

https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Adapter-hdmi1080p-Connector-Output/dp/B078MGZ56R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1OX5QS22CVO0&keywords=wii+hdmi+converter&qid=1568957577&sprefix=WII+HDMI%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-3

you'll get beautiful 480p image,for me it's the best image you can get on PSO.The BB hi-rez image is not that pretty because of the old year 2000 textures.imho.

I've used these for a few years to great success.

For me the best option for fighting games is the playstation gamepad, i bought recently one of those adapters: http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Controller-Adapter-Wii-Remote-Wii/dp/B002OJ8S7C

Works really well on mario kart, and i'm waiting to test SSB with my Ps2 controller. If you like the Ps4 / Ps2 controller problaby will work well for you.

yes, but it is not the same. I still love my gamecube controllers, and I was able to find an adapter that connects to the Wii U remote, and makes the gamecube
controller technically wireless.

I actually hooked up one of my Wii's to my HD this weekend. No component inputs, so I had to order one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078MGZ56R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works fine in 480p/16:9.

Also, if you ever reclaim your Wii, you should definitely homebrew it, it's a great emulation machine.

I have an adapter that basically tricks a Wiimote into thinking a Gamecube controller is a classic controller and I love it for Virtual Consol games. There's a TINY bit of lag, so it wouldn't be really useful for Smash Bros or Street Fighter ir other fast paced games, but it works great for Star Fox and Zelda, etc...

Here's a link!

http://amzn.com/B00BS520SG

I found this elsewhere. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS520SG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BS520SG&linkCode=as2&tag=nintendoeverything-20

The reviews seem pretty good. Possibly worth checking out?

I ordered this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRQAMJA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hope it's good.

Thank you.

no controllers have been confirmed for smash 4, but your safest option would be the classic controller. i have heard this is a good option if you want to use gamecube controllers on wii u. note that games do not detect the controller as a gamecube one, but it at least gives you the button layout of a gamecube controller for games that use classic controllers. because the system thinks it is a classic controller, it will work in both wii u and wii mode, and therefore brawl and (most likely) smash 4.

I actually for once have the best answer here, hopefully it won't get buried!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07F3WQMJW/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

This bad boy replaces your dock AND gives you a built in ethernet port.
This is winning.

Those cheap wii2hdmi converters are crap. I use a Portholic wii2hdmi and I absolutely love it. It is universally considered one of the best brands for wii2hdmi.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753CZ8MC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kBsNDbTA7HJFQ

For the majority of people, Wi-Fi is good enough, even if they might be in a situation that Ethernet would be easy enough to set up. Really, it's just a design decision. Less stuff in the system, less to pay for, and cheaper to produce. It helps that most people would use Wi-Fi anyway.

As for using Ethernet, you'll want a USB Ethernet adapter. Just about any of them work, provided they don't require an extra driver to be installed. I've been using this one for a few months now without issue. Good and fast too. Once you've got one, go to your system settings and change to a wired connection.

I bought this one a few months back to put in my office, still works great, played through all of XBC 2: Torna the Golden Country with it.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F3WQMJW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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edit: also I should say this does not include an AC adapter, but if you are replacing your Nintendo branded one you can reuse that adapter. I just bought an Amazon basics one and it works fine.

If you don't want to get a classic controller, you can get this: http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

But it may be better to wait for the official Gamecube controller adapter that will be released for Super Smash Bros.

You could try one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG

It lets you plug the GC controller into a wiimote like a classic controller, so it will work for any game with classic controller support, like brawl.

Currently there isn't. I believe there are people working on getting the GC adapter working in Mario Kart and Smash, so maybe there will be a way for other Wii games in the future.

Your best bet right now is to buy a Wiimote adapter to use your GC controller like a classic controller. This is the adapter I use: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YH3NWTW/

GameStop

http://m.gamestop.com/catalog/product/102935

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XWD1G2/ref=pd_aw_sims_3?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1

It will work even if its 3rd party. Its a pretty basic/common adapter

I bought this adapter that connects the game cube controller to wii stick for like 13 bucks. It's great, it makes it wireless too.

Mayflash Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii/Wii U by Mayflash http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_qcmCub0ETCETG

I stand by using this adapter to play with my GCN controller. That's how I play MK8 and all of my virtual console games. Hoping that it works with Smash U.

You can use these to play MK8 with Gamecube controllers. I've had one since MK8 came out and it is still working great.

Ok so this question does get asked (and answered) a lot. I know Reddit's search sucks, but given the number of other posts about this topic, I'm sure it'll come up with something.

But to answer your question: you can use a GameCube controller for PM on the Wii U, but you can't use the Nintendo adapter (or any USB adapter that plugs into the system). You have to use an adapter that plugs into a Wiimote to emulate a Classic Controller, like this one, because the Wii's operating system was never designed to take GameCube controller inputs from any USB ports, and neither was Brawl, and neither was PM.

If the Wii game is Classic Controller compatible, you can still use a Gamecube pad using one of these Wiimote-to-GC adapters: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG I have one and it works well for SSBB.

However, this only works on Wii games that have the Classic Controller/Classic Controller Pro icon on the box.

The good news is that RE4: Wii supports classic controllers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_games_that_use_the_Classic_Controller

Don't forget that Mayflash sells an adapter that plugs into a Wiimote and ports to a GC controller. This way is not effective for SM4SH because it uses two controllers per person, but for single player games, it's great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1422286884&sr=8-2&dpPl=1&dpID=51puQ9KTizL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

http://www.amazon.com/GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-U-WiiU/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_vg_1

Here you go, works suprisingly well after some tinkering. You can thank me later in a match when it comes out lol

I actually have a wii2hdmi converter, it’s just upscaled. Either way the quality is pretty solid and I like just having HDMI cords to deal with instead of juggling between proprietary cables or even monster cables.

You can get it on amazon.
Edit:
It's the second result when you search mayflash on amazon
Here's the link
Edit 2: Sorry if that isn't the one everyone is looking for. I only saw the original listing a few days ago and was just trying to be helpful

No, but these work. They plug into your Wii Remote and make the system think your GameCube controllers are Classic controllers. No rumble, but everything else works fine.

If you look you can usually find them on eBay for about $17 a pair. Also good if you have a lot of N64 games on the Wii U you want to play.

There's also some addional options you can choose the wii classic pro and classic contollers connect to the wii remote like a nunchuck and are much cheaper. I've found them at pawn shops for around 5 bucks.

There is also the Hori Battlepad which looks like a gamecube controller but plugs in like a classic and a Mayflash Gamecube to Wii remote adapter

I know Nintendont allows you to use GC controllers in virtualWii mode for Gamecube games. I haven't looked into it but maybe one of the USB loaders available for virtualWii would allow you to load Brawl through it and use the GC controller adapter?

If that doesn't work you could buy something like this, your GC controllers will get recognized as Classic Controllers which will work fine for Brawl. Not sure how well these kind of adapters work though.

I have one. It's pretty cool. It works. It's super fast. You can probably go for a third party one though. Nintendo claims only theirs works, but this one is the one I have, and it works just dandy

There is sort of a solution. Check out my video here.

Basically, there's an adapter (link to amazon here) that connects from your Wii Remote to your GameCube controller, and it essentially treats your GameCube controller like a Classic Controller.

More details are in the video. :)

There's a Gamecube adapter cable for the Wii U... I'm not sure if it works or not, but if it does, it would be amazing.

Melee runs with the adapter through Nintendont, which is a Gamecube loader. It doesn't load Wii games. The reason it works with Nintendont is because that program supports USB controllers.

That said, I run PM on my Wii U using my Brawl disc and an SD card. I use the PM launcher. I use this to connect a Gamecube controller. But yeah, a wired solution would be preferable.

This adapter says it works for both Wii and Wii U. So I can use gamecube controllers to play both Brawl and Smash 4? Buy two of these and two gcn controllers and I'm good to go for multiplayer?

Well in that case you're looking for the PM3.6dev packet, or one of the external fan mods of project M like legacy xp. https://youtu.be/tDY6wK1F1p8

Or something like project M infinity.
https://youtu.be/bGTVx5c3Gqc

Installation of hackless Wii mods on a Wii u works basically the same as installing it on a original wii. All that's required is a 6gb(depending on the modpack) sd card.

However be warned, gamecube controllers do not work in this scenario, and if you want you to use one you'll need to buy a wiimote to gcc converter such as
Mayflash GameCube Controller
Adapter for Wii & Wii U (Dual Pack), White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YH3NWTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GCsDDbVNF1GZ9

Or a gcc that plugs into a wiimote

Another warning: The characters mentioned above are not cut characters, and therefore are in the game via isp mods, not through salvaging data found on disk. Therefore these characters are of a significantly lower quality then the ones found in the base roster, just a warning.

Installing PM into a wii is little more then putting the correct files on the sd card and loading into your wii and running the boot loader.

For PM specifically, all you need to do is load up the stage builder menu and the boot loader will auto run.

Also, [Wii to HDMI converter] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015H7PICK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Its not perfect, but its better than messing around with component cables. I have had mine for 3 years and it was worth every penny.

Pretty sure you can do that already by using the wii menu on your wiiu. Also you guys should know about this. It's a little buggy but works really well for most games.

Okay so I can't seem to find the one I originally linked you to on Amazon, but I did find this PS2 Controller to Wii Adapter and this Gamecube Controller to Wii Adapter that you could try out. Both seem to have decent reviews on Amazon.

I have not personally used these, but their Wii U Pro Controller Adapter has gotten some glowing reviews & impressions from those that use it, so the company as a whole is probably legit.

This is your best bet:

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=pd_sim_21_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41giZlc9SoL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0DWVCXPECGA4T3PACNET

Makes the system read the controller as a Classic Controller through the Wiimote. I personally hate the concept because I hate having the Wiimote as an anchor and using batteries etc etc but in terms of achieving said goal, it'll do the job. This is how people have been using GC controllers to play Brawl on the Wii U. Reviews on Amazon seem to indicate it works well.

I personally have one. It's definitely way more comforting to use than wireless. I believe most people have this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XWD1G2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this one

You could get something like this adapter and plug your GC controller in assuming you have one: https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483805497&sr=8-1&keywords=gamecube+wiimote+adapter

Or the Hori Battle Pad (Which isn't as good as a real GC controller but still nice), both are plugged in through your wiimote to act as "unofficial" classic controllers. So you can use a GC controller on any game that allows a Classic Controller.

As for an actual 64 Controller, that'd be pretty difficult but I think the GC controller is fundamentally better.

I just pre ordered one at best buy.com after reading this post. Id rather get it late than not get one at all.

Will this one work instead? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG/ref=pd_aw_sbs_2?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1

Haven't personally used one, but i was planning on getting one for a while to deal with my school's lack of wifi. these both seem like a good options:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F41TWAO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2IP7QSC5EI0LN&coliid=I3U0N9KMYHCT96&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Ethernet-Adapter-Nintendo-Port/dp/B003XWD1G2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414376064&sr=1-1&keywords=wii+lan+adapter

I have the Mayflash adapter and its good enough. What I want are a few more official Game Cube controllers in black.

Edit, here a link for the curious.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS520SG/

Kinda. In addition to what the others said, you can use the gc to wiimote adapters by mayflash to play MK8 with gc controllers (link: https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B00YH3NWTW). The Wii u thinks the controllers are wii classic pro controllers. It's what I do when I have friends over.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XWD1G2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

I have one and it works great!

http://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-Ethernet-Network-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B00484IEJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420521458&sr=8-2&keywords=ethernet+wii+u

I live in Canada and I just bought this one a week ago for my new Wii U; it works perfectly. I have had no problems with it and it works right out of the box, plug-and-play. Made my connection much better for Smash Bros.

If this is the one you are referring to: http://www.amazon.ca/HDE%C2%AE-Ethernet-Adapter-Nintendo-Port/dp/B003XWD1G2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420521583&sr=8-1&keywords=ethernet+hde+wii+u

As long as it says it is specifically compatible with the Wii U, which it does (and so do the reviews), then you should be fine to get this one too. I can just personally vouch for the Plugable Technologies one.

https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-nintendo-u/dp/B00YH3NWTW

These are the ones you want. They lock into the bottoms of the wiimotes with a switch, have a turbo and LZ button on the adaptor, also have an indicator light, and you get two for $11 each. The other wired one is really only better if you want to use it for the NES classic as I'm sure these wont fit on well.

They are very scarce at the moment, but I played (and a blast tonight) with two of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416557771&sr=8-1&keywords=Mayflash+GC+Controller+Adapter

This does require you to have wii-motes, but I can confirm that it work just fine. I will be getting the official nintendo one, but for now this shall do.

The USB adapter only works with Smash 4. However, I have one of these, which essentially makes the Gamecube controller into a classic controller, and it seems to work pretty well.

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG i think this is the best choice

http://www.amazon.com/GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-U-WiiU/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370654037&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+u+gamecube+controller+adapter

I have one of these and it works perfectly.

Here's a good alternative: The original http://www.amazon.com/GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-U-WiiU/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=18LLR3YI7K3D3&coliid=I1JHJRVDE7PN05

I'm about to blow your mind op. http://i.imgur.com/UPG8bAF.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG

17 dollars well spent. It works excellently. Only downside is the amount of cords. If you have any questions about it let me know.

I wouldn't know what to recommend, I haven't used any 10/100/1000Mbps USB3.0 ethernet adapters.

The adapter I've been using with my wii u for the past 2+ years is a HPE-branded 10/100Mbps USB2.0 model (this one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XWD1G2/). I assume it will work with the switch (can't think of any reason why it wouldn't), and plan to give it a try, but I can't guarantee compatibility 100%. I'm not planning to game online with the switch, so even if it doesn't work, eh, I'm not too concerned about it. I have good 5Ghz AC wifi to fall back on.

You can get GCN to Wii Remote adapters (gives you a GCN connector on the Wii Remote and even works with the Wavebird) and I think they're programmable so you can map the buttons how you like. So hopefully, a dedicated Fightstick shouldn't be necessary for those of you who prefer the GCN controller... Personally I'm shit at Smash Bros regardless of the controller :D

Here you go

I have this and it works great:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XWD1G2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

"a converter"

I'm assuming you mean this, the Mayflash Adapter. From what I've heard it works great. It just maps the Gamecube controller as though it was a Classic Controller.

Mayflash Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii/Wii U by Mayflash http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_yaPnub0XQB9YN

I've been using this for the past couple months, works great

I am not using a 1st party adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XWD1G2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Had that since 2014 and works great with Switch.

wow your right. http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS520SG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$13, prime availability, and works amazing.

I've heard people have had success with this one.

There are no multiport adapters that work with the Wii U for PM. You need this if you want to use a gamecube controller: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00YH3NWTW

Or just buy a Wii, they are pretty cheap used and then you can play GC games too.

I bought this one a couple of months ago, and it's been fantastic for me.

There are some adapters that allow you to plug your Gamecube controller into a Wii Remote, which should be compatible with games that support the Classic Controller. I had one so I could play Brawl on the Wii U before Smash 4 came out.

Amazon Link to the one I have

There's hope for the gamecube controller yet. Wii U gamecube controller adapter on amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG

I have a GCN to Wii Classic Controller Adapter and I used it so I could play Project M when I had a Wii U and not a Wii. It also is a good way to make your gcn controller wireless and useable on the home screen. Check the amazon link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B00YH3NWTW

i know this is late, but there are 3rd party adapters in stock on amazon

Try this then. Kind of expensive for what it is though.

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394682583&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash

I thought everyone knew? I dunno . . . better make a post I suppose

On the topic of controllers, does anyone use this adapter? Also, does anyone use a 3rd Party controller?

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Amazon Smile Link: This adapter


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If the game allows for Wii Classic Controllers, you can use the GC to Classic adapter, otherwise everyone will use the new Pro Controller.

Some people have played Melee with the Wii U pro controller through homebrew and said it felt fine, so i'm not so worried.

Unfortunately no. Wii games are played in the WiiU's Wii mode, which is basically Wii hardware. The Gamepad simply shuts.

You can use the Wii Classic Controller (Pro). There are 3rd party Wii to Gamecube controller adapters such as this one, if you're interested in that, although I can't vouch for any brand or if they're even reliable at all, as I've never experienced any.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS520SG/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p63_d3_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0ESD9VFCCNZ68KD07KBR&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846 If this beauty works with the WiiU our old friend can stay.

Well, there are these things. Assuming that SSB4 supports the classic controller from the wii (which I'm 90% sure they will), your problem is solved.

That won't work on Wii U, as that adapter replicates a GameCube controller. GameCube controllers are only compatible with Smash 4 and certain vWii homebrew titles.

You could use one of these to use a GameCube controller.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG

Edit: This was supposed to be a comment on a comments. Oops. Oh well.

I've heard the Wii2HDMI adapter works pretty good.

Hmm interesting. Here is my adapter

https://www.amazon.com/Eastvita-Nintendo-Converter-Upscaling-Adapter/dp/B00GRQAMJA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1486065354&sr=8-4&keywords=wii+hdmi

I haven't messed with the settings of the wii or gc mode either. I have real GC discs and usbloader to try. So I could try usbloader and change any video output settings too.

Are they not coming out with adapters to support the gamecube controller such as this? http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG why not use these?

Also you can buy the GCN to Wii/Wii U controller adapters :)
http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

Yes! I got these:

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B00YH3NWTW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1452395166&sr=8-4

We've used them with Mario Kart and Majora's Mask (through the Wii Virtual Console). The controller is recognized as a classic controller.

Wait, if I softmod my wii mode on my wii u, I can use the gamecube adapter with wii?

OP: I'd suggest getting a mayflash gamecube controller adapter. They're $17 on amazon and it allows you to plug in your gc controllers straight into the wiimote and it reads it as a classic controller.
http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421781032&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash+gamecube+adapter

You can buy adapters that plug into your WiiMote for your GCN controllers.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG
I'm not sure if that exact one will be compatible with SSBU, but it is compatible with Brawl when played on WiiU. There are more out there now than will be compatible with SSBU.

This has a good user rating http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Ethernet-Adapter-Nintendo-Port/dp/B003XWD1G2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414361330&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+lan+adapter

15 dollars easy:
http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395015552&sr=8-1&keywords=pc+to+gamecube+adapter

Here you are my good sir.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS520SG/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works perfectly on the wii u. I ended up switching to the classic controller pro due to the lack of GC ports on the wii u. However you can get an adapter to use your GC remotes for it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG

You will need to buy [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00409SOEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0qqyzbSC3S0ZJ), a [MIDI cable] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068NTU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DxqyzbANWA7P9), and your ekit of choice. Personally I use an [Alesis Nitro] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ouqyzb3MWEEWY) because I had budgeted about $450 overall (I also bought a nice [drum throne] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UJE6UG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5wqyzbNYC90S3)
). I'm using the $450 because on Xbox One I also had to buy the $30 adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418700344&sr=8-2&keywords=wii+u+gamecube+controller+adapter

My roommate got a 4-port one. I think he got lucky at a Gamestop.

Because not everybody has a Game Cube and Wii, and it is sometimes easier to just have everything on one console. Also, you can use your game cube controller with this

12 bucks is more like it

Let me help you out there...

Get this third party adapter, I have it and it works perfectly.

It makes it register as a Classic Controller in the game, so the game would have to support Classic Controllers for it to work.

Take a look at this.

That's really the only way to get official GC controllers to work with all Wii U titles that support the Classic Controller.

The overhyped adapter only works with Smash Bros. for some (possibly marketing related) reason.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG?pc_redir=1404562599&robot_redir=1

Works with this controller, my wavebirds, and my other nintendo GC controllers. Some 3rd party controllers may not work.

For Wii U I use these (Mayflash Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii/Wii U)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS520SG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also to help fix the aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9 use this through Homebrew Channel if you are using Homebrew Channel: (http://www.tueidj.net/aspect_fix.zip)

link of where I found that zip file: (https://gbatemp.net/threads/for-those-of-you-who-want-homebrew-in-16-9-on-4-0-update.355446/)

i have an old gamecube that doesn't read discs anymore. I wonder with some USB cables if I can rewire it to work on the wiiu.

fyi amazon has 2 left for $115 lol


but there is this. I just ordered one.

If it helps at all you could also grab this adapter and use gamecube controllers for vc games
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BS520SG?cache=1d46693866101b27b1c41304914cd86f&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1404398684&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2

You mean something like this?

[You could always buy third party adapters] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/GC-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG). They plug into the wiimote and trick the console into thinking you're using a classic controller

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

It plugs into the Wiimote and treats the GC controller like a Classic Controller.

Mayflash GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii & Wii U (Dual Pack), White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YH3NWTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cV2QDbDJD60Z8

This will convert GC to Wii nub to act like Classic Controller

The least complicated way is a wii2hdmi dongle: https://www.amazon.com/Musou-Converter-Output-Upscaling-Adapter/dp/B015H7PICK

You can use a composite to HDMI converter box (typically $15 or more depending on the brands) such as https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Superior-Composite-Upscaler-Supports/dp/B01M3VOT0U

For audio you can either get a cable that takes composite left and right cables to 3.5mm like this: https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Male-Right-Audio-Female-Adapter/dp/B003LVDWOQ to plug into a speaker, or plug the l/r composite into your audio system, or use the projector audio out and just connect it all through the converter box.

Something like Wii to HDMI adapter. Example

Wii to hdmi Converter, Gana wii to hdmi Adapter, wii to hdmi1080p 720p Connector Output Video & 3.5mm Audio - Supports All Wii Display Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078MGZ56R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zju4CbTPZQRBV

They are in essence all rebrand of the same thing. But the one I ordered is..

Wii to hdmi Converter, Gana wii to hdmi Adapter, wii to hdmi1080p 720p Connector Output Video & 3.5mm Audio - Supports All Wii Display Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078MGZ56R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JicXCbG2K3XSX

http://www.amazon.com/GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-U-WiiU/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371584022&sr=8-1&keywords=gamecube+controller+adapter I have not purchased one yet myself but I've seen people post about them a few times on the subreddit and heard they work just fine!

There is a WiiU in the breakroom at my work, we use 4 of These to play Brawl, and Brawl Minus

I think (not 100%) that all wii u’s still have the multi-out port next to the hdmi port. It’s possible one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753CZ8MC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lRzQCbAKASYEG

Could work. I know they work on the wii but ive never tried it with a wii u (not usually necessary obviously). For $11 it might be worth a shot

amazon $15.99 and ebay has it too which might work for non-NA ppl

edit to say: review when playing brawl explaining the slight difference from classic controller for wii gameplay starts at 2:00

I bought a knockoff for about $8 USD made for the Wii. Mine looks like this but mine's not even name brand and this one is on sale.. Typically you use this when your wireless router doesn't give a strong enough signal. I hear a lot of people doing absolutely fine with modern routers.

Besides aesthetics, how is this any different?

Assuming you still have your GC controllers, it would be cheaper, that's for sure.

>except GameCube controllers

There are adapters that convert Gamecube controllers to classic controllers though.

edit: There is a lie on that product page - it is not compatible with all games supported by the Wii U Pro Controller.

I have found that this is a good solution to that problem.

Yep, you can now - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BS520SG

wii games do work with GC controllers, you just need a wii that has Gamecube pluggy holes. USB adapters won't work outside of Nintendont.

you can either get a new Wii, or get an adapter to plug into your Wii remote. This probably won't be allowed at tourneys but if you're playing on your own it's a cheaper option

I tried the one from DHE and it only worked for about two weeks. Luckily, when I contacted them about it the response was quick and I was refunded the purchase without having to send the faulty unit back.

After that, I ended up going with the official Nintendo adapter on Play-Asia.com (currently only $24). It's been working for over a year now without any problems. I think it's worth the extra money. It's from Japan but it works on my NA Wii U.

Actually there is an adapter that you can get that plugs into the Wii controller, and makes your gamecube controller act as a classic controller. Not sure how good it works, but I hear that it works well.

I don't own any consoles so I don't know what kind of an adapter you're looking for. But, I see that amazon is selling various types of adapters. The ones which are Prime eligible like this one can be shipped overnight for a few bucks extra.

edit: looks like they're not shipping over the weekend. Sorry :(

There is an adapter on Amazon that allows you to connect a GameCube controller to the wiiu. I'm on mobile so I don't have a link handy but give it a search. I'm not sure if it entirely works but may be worth it for you.

Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii-U-WiiU/dp/B00BS520SG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top