Simplify your laptop buyingNintendo Wii Classic Controller
Manufacturer: Nintendo Part number: 62605
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- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- Unless you don't have a GameCube controller or any GameCube games, give this Wii peripheral a pass.
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CNET editors' review
Nintendo Wii Classic Controller price range: $18.99 - $24.99
- Reviewed by: Will Greenwald
- Edited by: John P. Falcone
- Reviewed on: 12/07/2006
- Released on: 11/26/2006
The good: Comfortable design; enables play of downloadable Virtual Console titles.
The bad: Doesn't play GameCube games; needs to be tethered to the Wiimote, from which it also draws power and connectivity; offers few advantages over connecting an old GameCube controller.
The bottom line: Unless you don't have a GameCube controller or any GameCube games, give this Wii peripheral a pass.
The Classic Controller keeps with the minimalist, iPod-esque design of the Wii. Its white, gently curving oval shape will remind some of the old Super Nintendo controller. The unit matches the color scheme of the Wiimote itself, with a completely white motif interrupted only by the clear A and B face buttons. On its face, you'll find a four-way directional pad, two analog control sticks, four face buttons, and four shoulder buttons. There are also three control buttons (Select, Home, Start) for navigating the Wii's menu system.
The biggest problem with the controller is that it can't play GameCube games. (GameCube titles aren't offered on the Virtual Console, but the Wii will play any game disc from Nintendo's last-generation console.) It's an odd omission, since the dual-analog controller certainly sports enough buttons to play games such as Wind Waker and Metroid Prime. When a GameCube game is loaded, the Wii simply doesn't detect the Classic Controller. If you want to play your favorite GC titles, you'll need to get a GameCube controller anyway. Since we've yet to find a Virtual Console game that hasn't worked with the GameCube controller, it forces us to ask why the Classic Controller is even necessary.
Objectively, the Classic Controller is a fine peripheral for playing retro titles. It's comfortable, it's semiwireless (despite its Wiimote tail), and it's the only controller guaranteed to work with all Virtual Console games. However, its inability to play GameCube games is a massive omission. Considering that any old GameCube controller (including the wireless WaveBird) will play all GameCube games on the Wii plus nearly all of the Virtual Console titles (compatibility with all Genesis and Turbografix isn't guaranteed), the Classic Controller is hard to justify, unless you really prefer the gamepad form factor or just don't plan on playing any GameCube titles. Of course, if it turns out that Gunstar Heroes doesn't work with a GameCube controller, all bets are off.
User reviews
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this thing is worthless
by jtspgs on July 27, 2009
Pros: It fits nicely in your hands
Cons: It is non-compatible with game cube games making worthless to have
Summary: This controller is a worthless assesory. If you want to play retro games this controller with work with all but game cube. If you get a game cube controller, the ...
Summary: This controller is a worthless assesory. If you want to play retro games this controller with work with all but game cube. If you get a game cube controller, the game cube controller will work with all games, making this controller worthless, instead, go and get a game cube controller.
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Best for SNES virtual console games
by headphone1 on March 1, 2007
Pros: Look and feel matches the original SNES controller
Cons: Powered by the Wii Remote
Summary: I originally bought a WaveBird GameCube controller to play downloaded Virtual Console games. Frustration soon set in, because it's difficult to hold Y and press B without also pressing ...
Summary: I originally bought a WaveBird GameCube controller to play downloaded Virtual Console games. Frustration soon set in, because it's difficult to hold Y and press B without also pressing A. The Y-B combination is used frequently for running and jumping in classic SNES games like Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country. After buying the Classic Controller, gameplay is much better for Virtual Console games. I will continue to use my WaveBird for GameCube games, but the Classic Controller is my first choice for Virtual Console games.
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Great product but flaws hold it back
by tripleo7 on December 31, 2006
Pros: Great controller, feels very comfortable, excellent for playing NES and SNES, good for playing N64 Genesis and Turbografx games, feels better on many games then the Gamecube controller
Cons: Can't use it on Gamecube games, must be plugged in to wiimote, can use Gamecube controller instead
Summary: While this is a very nice controller that I would normally give at least a 9 some flaws bring it way down. First it has to be plugged into the ...
Summary: While this is a very nice controller that I would normally give at least a 9 some flaws bring it way down. First it has to be plugged into the wiimote which is very strange if you ask me but this really doesn't get in the way too much. The main problem with this controller is that it can't be used on Gamecube games and a Gamecube controller will also work. However I personally like the way this controller feels playing NES and SNES games. That said I think it this controller works best on NES or SNES games; it plays all of the consoles very well however.
So the buttom line is if you don't have a Gamecube controller and no Gamecube games go pick this up. If you do have a Gamecube controller and Gamecube games then I think this is a little pricey.Updated
Also the Gamecube controller can't play all of the games made by other companies so you might have to buy this if you want to be able to play all of the games for the Turbografx and Sega Genesis.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nintendo
- Part number: 62605
- Description: The Classic Controller is an expansion for the Wii's Remote. It connects to the port on the bottom of the Wii Remote to allow for wireless connectivity with the Wii console. The shape and style of the Classic Controller is more like the traditional controller design, which allows for ease of use with the classic games available through the Virtual Console.
General
- Device Type Game pad
Input Device
- Compatible Game Consoles Nintendo Wii
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Pointing Device / Manipulator Two thumb sticks, 4-way cross keypad
- Features Seamless play control
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Data cable
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