Great controller for all the Virtual Console games
Post Via amazon in Wii Accessories ReviewWii Classic Controller
First, let me say that if you're not playing Virtual Console games, you don't need these. They don't work with any of the regular Wii games, nor do they work with the Gamecube games (which need an actual Gamecube controller plugged in). It's possible that some Wii games will come out that will support them (they do have dual analog sticks and more buttons than any previous Nintendo controllers...seems odd if all they are intended for is emulating old Nintendo games).
But, if you're playing games you've downloaded from the Shopping channel, these controllers rock! The NES and SNES games work with the left analog stick (or you can use the D-Pad if you have tougher thumbs than me). The button layouts match up really well for every game we've tried so far (Super Mario World 3, Super Mario 64, Legend of Zelda: A link to the past, and Dungeon Explorer). It's obvious that this is the controller that Nintendo was aiming for when setting up the emulation. I was a little skeptical when we first got them, because they didn't feel right (too used to old Gamecube controller I guess), but after 2 minutes of playing it felt perfect, and much more comfortable than I expected.
So, if you're playing VC games, get some :)
Note: These work by plugging in to the Wiimote (like a nunchuk), so buying more than the number of Wiimotes you have is a waste of money.
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