Reddit mentions: The best wii motion controllers

A remade verion of the game will never happen on the Wii U.. but there is an option for you ;)

• On your Wii U go to into Wii mode.
  
  
• Visit the Shopping Channel
  
  
• Search Virtual Console games filtered on N64 games
  
  
• Find Majora's Mask (it's there, I know for 100% sure)
  
  
• Buy it (need credit card or you need to buy a $/€10 eShop card (or equal value depending on your location) which will count as 1000 points in the Wii Shopping Channel, unfortunately you can't tranfer money from the eShop to Shopping Channel)
  
  
• Now you can play MM on your Wii U in Wii mode :)
  
  Please note though: Because this is a Wii VC title you can only play with controllers made for the regular Wii, so you'll need a Wii Classic (Pro = black one) controller like this to be able to play the game.
  
  These controllers can be plugged into the Wii mote.
  
  Recently Nintendo also released GameCube controllers that can be connected to the Wii-mote. They are officially licenced products so they will work :)
  
  

Have you ever used either the Hori Battlepad or similar PDP Fight Pad? If so, can you compare this controller to either of those?

The Hori Gamepad is the best third party controller I've ever used, though still not up to the original. I'd love to know if this is as good as the Hori controller or better before buying one.

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.

Seems to me there's three reasons to buy Wii U Smash when you already have it on 3DS:

• You have a crew that comes over and games and Smash would get played.
  
• You want to start going to tournaments, you should be practicing on the right hardware and the most recent software updates.
  
• You are certain you'd play online and you want the bigger screen when you do.
  
  I bought it when we got the Wii U over Christmas because of the first bullet point; Fighting games aren't my jam, but if we have 5+ people over then odds are 3 or more will be up for Smash. I rarely play it by myself, but it sees as much play as anything we own because of people coming over.
  
  If you decide to get it, you'll need the right set up too. Fighting game tournaments require wired controllers, and on the Wii U that requires an adapter.
  
  If you buy a new console, look for the Smash/Splatoon Bundle:
  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-Wii-U-Splatoon-and-Super-Smash-Bros-Console-Deluxe-Set/46332497
  
  I think it was a holiday special, but you may be able to find a local walmart, target, or something that still has it for $300. If you can't, the Mario Kart bundle is less than $300 on Amazon, and Smash is usually right at $50 new on there.
  
  In addition to the gamepad (default controller), there's two options for Smash-compatible controllers, the "Fight Pad" that plugs into the back of the WiiMote, and the "Smash Bros Gamecube Controller" that plugs into a Gamecube adapter. At tournaments, they'll make you use Gamecube controllers wired through an adapter, otherwise there's too much interference.
  
  If you have old Wii accessories, you can use wiimote/nunchuk combos from that, and if you have the gamecube adapter you can use old gamecube controllers.
  
  Lots of the Smash DLC is discounted if you buy it for the 3DS and Wii U at the same time.
  
  Don't forget, there's lots of other solid games for the Wii U that aren't on any other console - you can find lists in other places on this or the Wii U sub - that may make the math look a little better.

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• DK Display (yes, expandable!) - Amazon
  
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• Spinning Fire Bar Display - Amazon
  
  And with all of these displays, you'll be able to get tons of info from pdp.com, which will also have the displays on sale when they're ready.
  
  Thanks for the positive feedback, you've made a happy team here. :)
  
  Thanks Again,
  Jake from PDP
  

If I were you, I would look into using the fight pad. It reports itself to the Wii as a classic controller pro and so should be compatible with all games that work with the classic controller pro, but it is shaped like a GameCube controller.

I've never used one because I have a white Wii that accepts actual GameCube controllers. However, this is what I would look into if I were in your situation. It is an officially licensed product, so it should be of pretty good quality I would think.

Buying a WiiU is still worth it considering the Switch will not have a Disc Slot meaning your Wii and WiiU games are not compatible with a Switch.

Further more there's no guarantee that many games for the Wii or WiiU will ever see a re-release for the Switch.

So games like Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors, Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, or Super Mario 3D World will see a Switch port.

Even if you don't care for those games, your WiiU can be turned into a Classic Machine easily if you take advantage of the Virtual Console. Just buy one of these controllers for your Wiimote and you're set for both eShop AND Wii Shop Virtual Console games.

I managed to snag mine early, but another thing I looked into was the PDP Wii U version of the Gamecube controller. To clarify, it's a Wii U Controller done in the style of a Gamecube controller that wires into a WiiMote much like a classic controller for the Wii. I don't know how it performs and would like to think its a good replacement, and if I manage to get a test run on it and am satisfied might look into getting one as a 3rd Wii U Controller.


Does anyone have any experience with the PDP Controller, actually?

If you are going to get a 3rd party remote, I'd go for Nyko or PowerA. I've actually had a PowerA remote since the wii released, and it's still working perfectly fine. Obviously first party controllers are the best ones you can buy, but the 3rd party ones are generally cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Wii-Motion-Sensing-Controller-Nintendo/dp/B00G5LJBA8 < My nyko controller

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https://www.amazon.com/Wii-LEGO-Play-Build-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004WJ2HI8?th=1 < My PowerA controller (Not motion plus)

I'm honestly pretty content with the Wii U Fight Pad (not a referral link). The differences in feel are pretty minor and it's a nice responsive controller that doesn't require any new hardware.

Allow me to grant your wish:

I use this adaptor that lets you use Wii U Pro controllers as either a dinput or xinput (native Xbox pc controller).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6553PW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4bOezbZFMHKKP

Then buy one of these GCN style Wii U Pro controllers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BY7Z9CG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7eOezbQF21JCH

I've been using this setup for months. It works perfectly with all the buttons you need including joystick buttons.

I'm not sure, since it wasn't mine (or hers, a friend of theirs let her borrow it). I think it was this one, though. http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417195996&sr=8-1&keywords=yoshi+gamecube+controller

I guess it's technically a Pro controller shaped like a Gamecube controller, but it seemed to work pretty well.

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.

I believe the Wii Family Edition isn't compatible with GCN controllers. For a Wii that has GCN compatibility the Wii would have ports on the top of the console (along with 2 memory card slots) you just have to open up the top. The best I can suggest you to do is to get another Wii Remote on a site like eBay (around the 10 dollar price range for an official one) and a PDP Fight Pad or a Hori Battle Pad (which are basically Classic Controllers that are like Nintendo GameCube controllers, you plug them up to the Wii Remote like the Nun-Chuck or a regular Wii Classic Controller.)

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

Haven't seen this posted, stumbled upon it on Amazon while searching for the PDP controllers. It looks a lot better than the PDP ones and I trust Hori a lot more than PDP. It says officially licensed by Nintendo as well.

Also has a Nov 21 release date listed, more evidence for that being the release date for smash bros?

ALSO dude by the way I don't know if you saw some of the other responses to my comment, but there are other alternatives that may work better. Somebody just linked me this fightpad that I'd actually never even seen before, which appears to be a duplicate of the gamecube controller. It plugs into your wiimote.

I've never used one so I can't really comment on whether or not this better, but definitely check this out if you haven't already ordered a pro controller :D

You can get the third party Pro Controllers that came out for Smash Bros pretty easily:

http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSAO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427131765&sr=8-2&keywords=yoshi+wii+u+controller

Dualshock 3 (With better DS3) is a good choice.

XBox One and XBox 360 Wired controllers work through USB with appropriate drivers straight from Microsoft.

This adapter with a Wii Classic Pro controller works well too (although Wii classics have gotten expensive.) Also works with this GC controller replica (and this one too.) Both of those are from reputable companies (Hori and PDP respectively.) There is a lot of demand for this stuff since Smash came out, so if this is your choice, I'd wait until after the holidays.


The XBox or DS3 controllers are better for modern games, but I absolutely stand by the Classic/Gamecube controllers for classic games and emulation.

http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSJA

It's not really meant to be a recreation of the gamecube controller, it's moreso just the same shape and button layout. The sticks are more like the classic controller's. I haven't personally used one of these, but I think they look pretty nice. One of the common complaints about the gamecube controller is that the c-stick is so different from the main analogue stick, and this fixes that.

Worth mentioning there are more designs, such as a Pikachu one, a Lugi one, Link, Metal Mario, DK, Yoshi, Peach, Wario, and Samus. There might more designs, but that's all I found.
Regarding quality, they are officially licensed by Nintendo, so they should be good.

just use a wiimote with a gamecube style classic controller and it works great as well. though not as hacktacular as using the GC adapter or some other gamepad.

Well, actually ended getting this today for 23 bucks. And yes, I got Peach's, it was the only one they got. But if I have to lose my dignity to play Smash with a sorta-Gamecube controller, so be it.

ditto

>It’s not like the melee specific crowd is going to generate a good return on investment

the article you linked mentions multiple businesses that get by specifically by catering to the melee community lol

PDP came out with a set of GCN style controllers.

Only downsides are the analog sticks aren't clickable and the triggers aren't linear. Oh and it's wired with the WiiMote port. But still it's the best closest thing I've found.

If you're using a pro-controller/ wired fight pad etc you won't be able to use it in locals/ tournaments because they are usually banned [due to accidental reconnects] as these connect into the wii's controller.

If you're using a gamecube controller [i highly recommend], you need an adaptor. I also suggest you get official game cube controllers, as off-brand/ knock-off ones wear out very quickly.

If you're going to be playing only w/ friends or randoms, you'll require and ethernet-usb adaptor [+ some cat5 cable]. You don't need a nintendo branded one, just get one that supports wii u [not all do]. having a fast wifi hub right next to your wii u is unplayable. you need wired connection.


edit: a review if interested.

I use this controller because it feels like the Gamecube controller, but it connects to a Wii remote so it is sort of wireless. Plus I think I paid about $15 for it at a Gamestop, new in box. I also have a Princess Peach themed one.

Edit: This is read as a Classic Controller, so any game that lets you play with the classic controller should work with these.

Don't know if this helps you, but they have a Yoshi "classic controller" shaped like a GCN one that you may want to check out.

I think Toys R Us had these for a bit cheaper, but linked it to give you an idea.

Good to know!
The Yoshi pad is on for $20 right now!

Thanks for the answer! I will be picking this game up. Now to decide if I use my club nintendo points or try and figure out how to add wii points. I don't have a classic controller, do you think this will work?

I just found one, no it isn't

The picture you showed me was just a fan's imagination placeholder image of what one could look like.

So does anyone know for sure if the old controllers work?

Should I get this or the Wired Fight Pad?

Edit: Seriously? Downvoted for asking which controller is better value?

Nintendo has a series of Fight pads that are like gamecube controllers that plug into the nunchuck slot

He's talking about about this:
http://www.amazon.ca/Performanced-Designed-Products-LLC-Fight/dp/B00LSBNSJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419621366&sr=8-1&keywords=smash+bros+fight+pad

It's a classic controller, not a GC controller. It just looks like a GC controller. You don't need the GC Controller adapter, you just need a Wiimote to plug it into.

I like these glossier ones better

If you do want a gamecube controller which works with other games you could get one of these and hori makes a similar controller that you could try out as well.

I have one of the pdp controllers and the only difference between it and an authentic controller is that the c stick is a normal classic controller stick, and that it plugs into a wiimote making it wireless.

Do you know if I can play gamecube game with this controller and nintendont ?

https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSJA

Is this controller worse than the normal gamecube controller? I've been using one with a similar build for years on my gamecube and never noticed any problems and I'm planning on getting a new one for Smash Ultimate. Is there any input lag or something like that?

Controller in question:

https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00PFWXKPK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536495175&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=samus+controller&dpPl=1&dpID=41dFJRSmFgL&ref=plSrch

Yikes that's a long link

This might interest you. It's functionally a classic controller, but it has the form factor of the GameCube controller.

Amazon has them in stock! (for now)
http://smile.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00PFWXKPK?sa-no-redirect=1

This

It's a Classic Controller (Plugs into the nunchuck slot of the WiiMote)

Edit: I'm using two of them myself and it's not bad. Can't compare to a WiiUPRo controller or a GC controller right now. Of note: I always used a Wavebird for Melee/Brawl. (Yeah, super-casual I know.)

Hasn't been released yet. Amazon says March 20th.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LSBNSJA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425394279&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+u+fight&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41QQx%2B9ElwL&ref=plSrch

You're getting the classic confused with the GameCube controller here. GameCube Controllers with the adapter can only be used for Smash. Classic Controllers (also 3rd party ones like PDP Fight Pad) plug into the bottom of wii remotes (in place of the nunchuck) and can be used with most Wii and Wii U games.

Also, check out the Controller Infographic link on the side bar.

The company PDP actually did make updated GameCube controllers with the extra shoulder button and the plus and minus buttons but if I'm not mistaken, it only worked when plugged into a Wii remote.

https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00PAB3P6A?th=1&psc=1

Gotcha. Wanted to ask because I bought the Hyperkin ProCube back in the Wii U era, only shortly before finding out you can't connect third-party Wii U controllers to PC devices. Doesn't even work with the 8bitdo adapter! Sticks were kinda loose and not reminiscent of the original GC controller, so now it's just collecting dust.

I have used Wii classic controllers, Mario fight pads, and gamecube controllers for Nintendont. This is my favorite for the gamecube games, because it's wireless due to plugging into a wiimote.

https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSJA

You would need a classic controller to play them. Unfortunately, the only game that the GCN controller is compatible with is SSB4. But if you want a GameCube styled classic controller then you could get one of these

http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSJA

Since I couldnt find an adapter I bought this Wii U Fight Pad Controller. It's decent.

Ah really?

This is the PDP controller I was talking about.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PFWXKPK/

Does say it is on the site

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wired-Fight-Pad-Yoshi-Nintendo/dp/B00LSBNSAO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1408185803&sr=8-4&keywords=smash+bros+wii+u

links to displays
https://www.amazon.com/Donkey-Kong-Display-nintendo-wii-u/dp/B01GOK2EEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469664677&sr=8-1&keywords=amiibo+display

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Sword-Stylus-Display-nintendo-3ds/dp/B01GOK2F6Q/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7SFBE7T8EDKQ5X6XE7HN

https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Spinning-Fire-Bar-Display-u/dp/B01GOK2HBE/ref=pd_sim_63_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51xzNVJUhbL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=KC830431G9C55712ZM4J

If you’re in the US, there’s one left.

https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Nintendo-Controller-Shooting-Games/dp/B00B47WVLE


Saw this one on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/p/dreamGEAR-Essentials-Plus-DGWII-3151-Video-Games-Controller/141196992?iid=303102626300

It's what they're calling it in store.

Same with Amazon.

You cannot use gamecube controllers, however you can plug PDP fightpads into your wii-mote and use those, they feel almost identical http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSJA

link to purchase

Hey... there's always this: http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

and the hori pads they run as classic controller pro controllers then which is compatible with N64.

I am currently using this. I haven't experienced any issues yet, and even the Home button works to take back to main screen. I don't like the button layout however, just feels wonky.

no. Fight pads feel horrible on smash. Also instead of using the adapters I've been using these and they feel near perfect:

http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSCC/ref=pd_sim_vg_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0D1MMM7EASV4YDKZY40Y

They feel just like the gamecube controller, but function as classic controllers

No. You'll want to buy a PDP wired controller that plugs into the Wiimote if you want that functionality.

No, he's talking about theses things:

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

Haven't thought to try the classic controller. I have these, you'll notice some reviews talk about the digital shoulder buttons. Kinda ridiculous for an officially licensed product. I use wired GC controllers because they actually have analog triggers.

Here ya go. PDP Spinning Fire Bar Display - Nintendo Wii U https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GOK2HBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vnByxbV187HSP

Just a PDP Fighting Pad variation.

Here's what I use and I don't think it's that expensive:

PDP Wired Fight Pad for Wii U - Link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PAB3P6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_CuxIwbR29ZKB0

Wii U Fight Pad. These plug into Wii Remote ports, and can be used as a Classic Controller for the Wii or Wii U.

Samus Gamecube Wii Controller

They're called "[Wired Fight Pads] (https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSJA)", apparently.

But what about these?

They have the +/- and home buttons as well as 4 shoulder buttons and different sticks... ?

http://www.amazon.de/Wii-Gamecube-Controller-Mario-Design/dp/B00LSBNSJA/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1412845713&sr=1-1&keywords=wii+u+gamecube+Controller

All in all, I can't see why this particular example wouldn't work like a Wii U Pro.

If it's still no good, then that's really disappointing.

Right?! I spray them with cans of air and just swiffer everything randomly.
And the stand I can't find anywhere now but definitely check Ebay. I believe it was from PDP? It's an Amiibo stand. Here is an amazon link but don't buy it from here because $40 is ridiculous!

PDP Spinning Fire Bar Display - Nintendo Wii U https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GOK2HBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Z3DYBbZHMS2P3

The reply below is misleading, and in fact those controllers do exist and are official Nintendo products. They function as Classic Controllers. Here are some Amazon links:

Hori Battle Pad (I personally like this one better.)

PDP Fight Pad

He might mean the hori battle pad or the pdp fight pad