The Game Cube Controller works on MORE Wii Games? | Wii Were Lied To!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Do you like the Nintendo Wii motion controls or do you prefer playing w/ a Gamecube Controller? Tell us your preference in the comment section below!

[@teddyotto1371]

Motion controls suck

[@izehumaheyiba2182]

Do u have Sonic Colors and Sonic Riders Zero Gravity and Sonic Unleashed wii versions

[@izehumaheyiba2182]

@The Cat Went Up On The Keyboard I have Sonic Riders zero gravity it allows the gamecube controller

[@stevenmorris2234]

I prefer the GameCube controller. I would like to use it for Metroid Prime 3' and Zelda games that I have for the Wii.

[@izehumaheyiba2182]

Yes

[@mtshark7]

When I see classic controller I automatically think game cube controller as well.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That is correct a lot of times for sure but not all the time. We are hoping to find more as we go :). Thanks a ton for watching, cheers!

[@PhilipMarcYT]

I'd not say they lied to us, but moreso discouraged us from using the GCN controller and were trying to move forwards with the Wiimote and Classic Controller. Still, after all these years, the Wiimote and Classic Controller died, yet the GCN controller lives on. Fun fact: The Classic Controller has analog triggers whereas the Pro Controller has digital triggers.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats probably true! We wish they would of told that you could though! Cheers!

[@BigSkylar]

I play all my Wii classic games via a gamecube controller thought this was common knowledge

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

There is more people than you think that doesnt know about this. Some people just assumed on the wii you had to use the wii remote for all games

[@diegoenriquemontenegrocorr9755]

Motion controls can work if done right. Done right meaning: DON'T FUCKING USE IT TO MOVE THE CAMERA AROUND.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL! Very very true :). Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@willywampa84]

I don't mind motion controls sometimes, but I couldn't get used to them for Nights... I wish I had known I could have used the GC controller before I traded the game in.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nights is a really good example to use. The motion controls make that game very tough to play but it is a beautiful game. This probably happened to a lot of folks :(. Thanks a ton for watching, we really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@bland9876]

I just went and looked and my copy of smash Brothers Brawl has a GameCube controller symbol on it.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nice! Enjoy the game! Its alor of fun! 🍻

[@theOldVideoGamer]

I was so glad to find out that i didn't have to use the motion controllers for every game. The motion controls was inovative but i'll take a hand controlller any day. Great show guys.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Totally with you! The motion controls are fun and work great for many games. But for some reason, maybe it's the retro gamer in us, we prefer a controller. Even in modern times, playing w/ the joycons unconnected on the Switch makes us crazy. Gotta have that controller form factor for some reason :). Thanks a ton for watching, cheers!

[@OkiDingo]

I don’t think they lied, they just want people to move on.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

It's just a funny and interesting topic. And Nintendo thinks they want us to move on but they really don't. They keep releasing the Game Cube controller for each system. Nothing like playing Smash with a Game Cube controller. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@HumanoidMachine]

I don't think it's so much that they want people to move on because they took the time to program gamecube controllers in there or only did a half ass job patching them out. Also, they're still making gamecube controllers. I think they just preferred people use the Wii controls.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

@@cheezycool01 There are 2 of us. I hit the comments and Roberts like and hearts once he's read them. That's how we know both of us have seen the message as we reply to every comment our channel gets.

[@dontegraves5051]

@@HumanoidMachine Some of these are just legitimate printing errors though and the game's manual will list controls for the Gamecube controller style.

[@malik_chaabane]

No, they usually lie

[@leeartlee915]

What the hell is the beer budget for this show? Some of these beers a fancy pants.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

we like all sorts of styles of beers. we probably spend less thabk you think 🍻

[@Ren722]

1:50 Actually Nintendo has mentioned Brawl worked with GameCube controllers when it released on the back. You just got a copy that was made around later in the Wii's lifetime when Nintendo took off the GameCube backwards compatibility on newer model Wii's, which could be the same with Sin and Punishment. Also thanks for mentioning RE4 works with it! Now I have a reason to get back on the Wii version instead of going on another port

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Wish we had known all of this back when the Wii was out and we probably would have given it more of a chance. Love it now though and play it quite a bit. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@sleepwalker29]

The Wii console says you can plug a Gamecube controller into it, because it plays Gamecube and Wii games. And it ask which controller you will use in settings. Now can it use a wireless Gamecube controller? Then there is the Wii Pro controller which resembles a PS2 controller. The Wii Pro controller can be used on all Wii games like Donkey Kong Country Returns, Resident Evil, Batman. The Gamecube controller is for Gamecube games. If the controller rumble is a issue use the correct Wii Pro controller for Wii games.

[@Thero_64]

wait does this mean twilight princess (wii) has gamecube functionality? since that game was on the gamecube originally (i think?)

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Unfortunately no. Not sure why as I think it would have been really easy to allow controller play. I think they were wanting to force the motion controls for that one. Thanks for watching this oldie. Cheers!

[@newphilmz3605]

DBZ Tenkaichi 2 was like this. It lists Wiimote, Nunchuk, and classic controller on the box, so I bought a classic controller just to play with no motion controls. But then I didn't like the classic controller for that game and found out I could use the gamecube controller I already owned. The classsic controller still comes in handy for snes games on the wii, but other than that, the Gamecube is a way better controller.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

So odd how they did that. I'm sure there's a lot more too that we just haven't came across. Thanks a ton for watching. This is an older vid so it's nice to see it getting some love. Cheers!

[@LeonXfilm]

Gamecube controller is great for so many games

[@SkyScourgeGod]

Hey guys! I just literally found another Wii game that supports the GameCube controller but doesn't say so on the back and that's Metal Slug Anthology! The case doesn't tell you this, but it's stated as an option in the manual and others have confirmed this to be true. I was looking at my own copy of this game compilation and once I saw that in the manual I instantly thought of this video. Hopefully you guys see this message, later! :)

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Hell ya! That's a badass game btw. We have it on PS2. Definitely would suck ass to have to play it with the Wii Mote. Cheers!

[@austinmunday8190]

Nintendo wii lied about new super Mario Bros Wii can't play with a game cube controller

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Did it? Our copy doesn't say you could use a GC controller. But ours may be a later print of the game. Gotta love stuff like this. Thanks a ton for watching. This is an old one. Cheers!

[@GamingintoEternity]

Guys, can you figure out how to use the classic controller for the new super Mario Bros game? Will it work?

[@julianx2rl]

They haven't even started and I can already see that fucking RE4 box and I'm like: NO!!! I got the GameCube version JUST for the control scheme!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL! That one fooled a lot of people. It's a goofy work around but it works. And for whatever reason the Wii version is WAY less expensive. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@chrisr024]

Dude that first Silverchair album is legendary !

[@crazygeorge6993]

I finally got a Wii, so I'm now going back through your older videos to find out more information about it and games I need

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

congrats on getting the wii. hope our info helps you out in your wii journey 🍻

[@NottJoeyOfficial]

A lot of these actually did say that the GameCube controller was supported, and only later prints don't have the GameCube controller icon because later Wii consoles didn't have support for it. They didn't want to say it was compatible with the controller after they removed support for the controller, so they removed all references to it from the cases.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Ya it's very interesting non the less. Love the good ol' Wii. We've been playing it a ton lately. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@NottJoeyOfficial]

Love the Wii too, had mine since 2007 when I was a child. I remember one day looking at the back of my copy of Smash Bros much like you did and wondering why it didn't mention the GameCube controller anywhere. I never knew other games did it though, so interesting video indeed! Thanks for it!

[@michaeldemers2716]

I think a lot of the problem is they pump things out in a rush nowadays and the numbers are so large the quality control isn't there.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Very true! Also, since this was filmed we've figured out that games printed after the Nintendo Wii models were no longer backwards compatible with the Game Cube the removed the controller icon. They still should have left it on there for folks rocking the early models though.

[@lautarovaldez3798]

Im not sure of this since i dont have the GC controller to test it, but i heard that NFS carbon can be played with GC controller too

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We have been told that! We need to test it! Cheers!

[@skitswithextramayo6371]

Nice little shout out to Super Smash Bros. Melee. One of my brothers was the GOAT at that game. He was unstoppable as Ganondorf. My dad, my youngest brother and I got fed up one night and all decided to bum-rush the Champ...and we STILL got our asses beat. You play with the bull, you get the horn!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Melee is still the gold standard. Such an epic game. Awesome memory you have with the game. Thanks for sharing. That's what playing games in person, couch co-op style is all about. Something these modern consoles fail to replicate. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@KezKaz]

I got a question can you use a wii mote and nunchuck with SNES games on the wii

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

you cant. they dont give that option

[@ronniehankel]

I just wanted to say keep up the good work guys awesome video and as a cancer survivor I appreciate that you guys are helping out cancer patients it means a lot 👍🙏

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! We love doing our 24 hour livestream every September! One of our top things we look forward to every year! Its near and dear to our hearts! Glad to see you beat cancer! Cheers!

[@TelesplashGaming]

Hell no, I hate the motion controller. Some games make sense, but I don't want to play Zelda with a Wiimote. I skipped so many great games on the Wii and it's almost too late to go back now.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

It's never to late..........never :)! Ya, you and JLuv are both WAY anti motion controls. Retro 4-Life! The gamecube conroller made the Wii playable for me at the time. Now I love the little guy. Cheers man!

[@ButtonBashers]

It's never too late!!

[@TelesplashGaming]

@@ButtonBashers Time is running away from me

[@aj_gen_ace]

That's definitely me. I have Twilight Princess on Wii, but I refuse to play it again unless it's the GameCube version.

[@son_of_the_heavymetal1142]

The real demon of the Wii wasn't the motion controls, it was the freaking Nunchuk or whatever was called.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

:) you aren't wrong. It feels so odd not having your hand bound together by a controller for sure.

[@son_of_the_heavymetal1142]

Beside that, the main problem it was that it didn't come thogeder with the Wii mote

[@JLMtime]

I use my Wii for zapper games ONLY... since only CRTs can use light guns & my widescreen CRT broke I need lightgun fix. but after watching this video I will give they GC controller games a try

[@Dsims37]

My dudes. RE4 for Wii is perfect with perfect motion controls.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

It is pretty damn good for sure but for some reason we prefer a controller :). Thanks for watching man. Cheers!

[@cruz6720]

Gaming Off The Grid why did you heart your own comment

[@newphilmz3605]

@@cruz6720 Why not. Gotta love yourself too

[@CustomGames-wg9gv]

Thanks for this, I knew there were more than we were told. I can save some batteries now.

[@RetroGamerBoy]

What a great cause to support! Well done guys. I think the reason why the logo for GameCube controller support not appearing on the back of some boxes is because the game did not submitted support for the pad to Nintendo QA. If this happens then you cannot add it as a box of the box feature. So you can support it, but unless Nintendo test it, it can’t be an official feature.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That makes sense for sure. Some of these games play so much better w/ the GC controller. Nights in particular is like a completely different game in our opinion of course. Fun stuff. Thanks a ton for watching man and hope all is well. Cheers!

[@RealziesCuts]

So I got a great price on a Bluetooth adapter and connected the GameCube controller to my Nintendo switch but it does not work correctly on Mario sunshine so when you jump you can’t even stomp down 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🆘 I hope someone finds a solution this is just stupid 🤦‍♂️

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We will have to test that out! Didnt know that! Cheers!

[@SmashJT]

Nintendo: Teaching people how to deal with lies since 1985 That's WILD about Resident Evil 4. Straight up lies! Never knew that about ANY of these. Thanks for the heads up and intel, fellas! SMASHED this one out of the park!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL! Yes they have! This episode was a rabbit hole man! We found a couple and ended up going through our entire collection :). Thanks so much for watching! Cheers!

[@Geryf]

Found my new favorite channel, finally some retro gamers that drink IPAs and aren’t neck beards. Keep it up bros!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL! That's awesome man! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers and welcome to the channel!

[@MegaNancyLover]

Wow! Great stuff! Since RE4 works with a NGC remote, it makes me wonder if the Metroid Prime Trilogy works with a Gamecube remote as well since the first two games were for the Gamecube!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Not sure! Would have to test it out! Cheers!

[@JaredRouse8465]

I would like to play need for speed carbon with the GameCube or the Wii classic pro controller but it only shows the Wii remote and nunchuck. I’m gonna buy a classic pro controller and see if it’s playable with it.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Hope it works out for you man! 🍻

[@JaredRouse8465]

@@GamingOffTheGrid Well, I tried it, and sadly it didn’t work. I was so disappointed that the classic pro controller didn’t work on need for speed carbon for the Wii. I guess it just doesn’t support any other controllers. On the bright side, at least I got some other racing games on my Wii.

[@iseeyouatnight3990]

I heard some people saying gamecube is so good on dbz budokai tenkaichi 3, i just bought one and tomorrow ill try it? Also im so bad at that game with wii remote and nunchuck

[@aj_gen_ace]

Who didn't know Brawl was GameCube controller compatible? It tells you in the attract mode "4 Ways to play".

[@anthonygarcia29]

Makes me wonder now.... my son love racing games but he also likes playing with a gamecube controller so we skipped out on alot of games.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Mario Kart Wii and Need For Speed Nitro should do the trick :). Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@unknownwill4th549]

@@GamingOffTheGrid trick? It should do the "track"

[@tcn0117]

I’m going to be honest, I only clicked on the video because of the pun

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL! Well thanks for stopping by. Cheers!

[@RetroWolf_YT]

Very nice guys!! I am loving all this Wii coverage here lately! Did you mean to hit the camera with the games? Haha 😅

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL!! No we didn't but it actually created a cool effect so we didn't re-shoot that bit :)! Hope all is well man! Cheers!

[@RetroWolf_YT]

@@GamingOffTheGrid haha yeah man it was cool!

[@Analog_Mind47]

Does anyone know if you can use the GameCube controller for Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess? It was made for both consoles which makes me think they explicitly wanted to show off the motion controls on the Wii version

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Yep both the wii and Gamecube version you can use the Gamecube controller! Cheers!

[@Analog_Mind47]

@@GamingOffTheGrid Wow thanks, wasn't expecting this quick of of a reply or one at all on a 2 year old video!

[@DadLadsGaming]

I don’t hate the motion controls but I never loved them. I’m a pretty active guy (and always have been) so I want to sit on the sofa and enjoy video games rather than playing via some control scheme shoehorned in to allegedly make people ‘more active’. For what it’s worth, I prefer motion controls on Resi 4.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

They are nice on Res 4 for sure. But since I started on the Gamecube version I still prefer it that way. I'm just so used to it and stubborn :)! Thanks a ton for watching, cheers!

[@bsanchez3563]

Gamecube nintendo controller jcompatability IF I am correct IDK if I am for sure [so dont totally quote meh for certain] requires defeating the security presumably or else modifiying with some kind of chip to interface the wii remote connector or for the use of removing the mystery terminal from memory card slot b from the wii I notice under the panel that can be undone with iirc three tri wing screws. 【2011 and newer purchased wii systems and most black, any blue/cyan/teal & pink etc wii console same for the wii super slim/wii mini ie the competitor of the nintendo brand competitor for answering the release of ps3 slim/playstation 3 super slim & directX engine based box console (or directX box [or even just Xbox for short]) 360 e/elite competitor ykwis

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Interesting facts that we didnt know! Thanks! Cheers!

[@bland9876]

I didn't know you could play resident evil 4 with the GameCube controller but I did play with a classic controller and I didn't like it. I don't know why they didn't just give you regular controls like you have in Halo call of duty gears of war Fortnite etc but screw them.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We dont mind it but we understand the frustration! 🍻

[@bland9876]

@@GamingOffTheGrid "Wii don't mind" fixed it for you.

[@ChronikSpartan]

Haha that's so crazy guys! Those cheeky mofos! Lieing about something you get extra is one thing but saying it's 4 player when it's not flat out sucks! Great video episode guys!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Ya the Medal of Honor situation pissed us off lol! A one player light gun game?? Come on man LOL! Cheers!

[@ChronikSpartan]

@@GamingOffTheGrid yeah there is no need for that!!

[@noneed4me2n7]

Wow didn’t know about Sin and Punishments GameCube controller options and the motion controls were disappointing. Gonna try it out later. RE4 on the Wii is the easiest for me to play with motion controls and is the only one I prefer that setup over classic controller. Now if I could get regular controller support with the Metroid prime trilogy I’d be thrilled. Never could get use to playing it with motion controls so I stuck with the GameCube versions.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Yeah we dont mind motion controls but any game we can use the Gamecube controller we will! Cheers!

[@BeforeJor]

Honestly, I prefer the gamecube controller. Maybe I'm just that old school who prefers sitting on the couch and enjoying a game the ole fashion way. Not that I hate motion controls, in fact Wario Land Shake It is my favorite Wii game

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Totally on the same page with you! There are some Wii games that use motion controls to perfection for sure. But we love the Gamecube controller :). Thanks so much for watching! Cheers!

[@Collin_Calling]

Just found d your channel. You guys seem legit. How about a video with The best Wii games using GameCube controller. Or you could just list them quick here.. Lol. I'm finally getting back into gaming, and I have an original Wii, two GameCube controllers and only one Wii remote. Also, I'm curious what system I should upgrade to? I'm not going new quite yet, so either a PS3, PS4, or Xbox 360....

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

glad you found our channel. that would be a good idea for a video. we might consider it. we woule recommend the ps3 or 360 cheers

[@killuafanboy3812]

I actually liked playing Smash Bros on a Wii controller as opposed to a gamecube controller.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nice! I'm not in that camp but I do really like that game.

[@NilsMueller]

Can you make a top 10 Wii Game that works with game cube controller

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That's a great idea. We will look into it for sure. Thanks a ton for watching and your suggestion. Cheers!

[@planetaryashes]

Ah yes that infamous white lie of saying you can’t play the game without the GameCube controller, haha I’ve came across some games that can handle the GameCube controllers like brawl, mario kart Wii! Awesome video guys and that beer looks absolutely delicious!!!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We were going through the game shelf and were like.........what the heck is going on here lol! Let's make a video :). Thanks a ton for watching, cheers!

[@bsanchez3563]

@@GamingOffTheGrid oh also virjfual console titles and even the mario all stars by "nintendo selects" series

[@RetroMikey78]

Great bow I need to go back through my Wii library. Like I didn't have enough to do already. 😁 Honestly though great video! I had no clue so many games on the Wii had misprints on them. Will definitely be relooking through my library soon to find some great misprinted hidden gems. Thanks guys!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks for watching man! We had a good time with this one and had no idea these errors existed until recently. Cheers!

[@midwestmediashow8863]

Glad you liked the beer. I just tried another one by them called Lizard King IPA but it's a little too hoppy for my taste. They also make some limited run beers that are fantastic but hard to get.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

They have definitely impressed us so far, great stuff. Thanks again man and hope all is well. Cheers!

[@WhoKnowscs]

You can take the SNES Controller that comes with the SNES Classic Edition(the Mini plug and play Console) and plug it into the bottom of a wiimote. I've only tested it on some virtual console games but it'll probably work for other titles as well.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

that is a good point. we have done that on some games also

[@cottony4dr]

You can also play Sonic Colors with a GameCube controller

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Good to know :)! I don't think we have ever played that game. Gonna have to pick it up. Cheers!

[@cottony4dr]

Gaming Off The Grid it’s a fun Sonic game

[@TheNerdLair]

Great video guys!! I think the reason why smash didn't say you could use a GC con was because the second models of the Wii took away the Game Cube controller ports and brawl came out after the new model. So they just didn't add it cuz new consoles didn't have a way to. But don't quote me on that haha

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Ya, I thought about this prior to filming and I think you are 100% correct. I have noticed through collecting and flipping etc that the control schemes listed on the back of the cases vary depending on when it was printed. The Wii is such an odd little creature but we love the darn thing. Have a great week man, cheers!

[@seujking1909]

What are the all Wii games we play with GameCube controller

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Don't know them all of the top of my head. If you Google it there is a Wiki list out there with everything on it. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@breadman7425]

Do you know of any wii games that say they can't use the classic controller but actually do?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That's a good question. We are sure there are but will have to dig in a bit more. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@breadman7425]

Ok thanks.☺

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

If you don't hear from us by the end of the weekend rattle out cage lol. We get busy with production and forget shit :)

[@JJ2NEXUS]

Disney Infinity 3.0 on a Wii U with the Pro Controller

[@JJ2NEXUS]

Sorry nunchuck

[@esk8jaimes]

Please, tell me more! What's the comprehensive list on these?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

There's quite a few. If you Google Wii games that use a Game Cube controller you'll find a pretty good list out there. Had we known this back when the Wii was hot we probably would have given it more of a chance. I think a lot of folks would have. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@calgolden1378]

@@GamingOffTheGrid will the gamecube controller work on tatsunoku vs capcom ?

[@GamesWithTea]

Very nice video. With so many switch games getting released in addition to their handheld market booming. It seems as if Nintendo dropped the ball with its QA. Both in terms on things you discussed and an influx of Shovel ware. It’s nice to know now but I won’t be testing all my Wii games anytime soon.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks so much for watching! We find this type of stuff so interesting. Cheers!

[@the_real_ali_the_great]

I want to know if the classic controller or gamecube controller will work for the lego games on the wii

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

From what we know the answer is no unfortunately. We tend to pick up the lego games on other consoles for that very reason. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@doctorwhorulz1]

Smash Bros. has the GameCube icon in the UK. How odd. Wonder why there was such miscommunication.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

So we have since found out that games printed after Nintendo went away from the Game Cube compatible version of the console were printed without the Game Cube controller logo. Still an odd move non the less. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@doctorwhorulz1]

@@GamingOffTheGrid Very odd. And cheers bois. Having some beer right now. Love everything you do! Much love!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Enjoy man! Can't wait to get off work and have one myself :). Awesome to hear you are enjoying the content. Greatly appreciate the support

[@SkyScourgeGod]

I don't usually mind classic controllers since they are fairly comfy but I would still prefer the Gamecube controller whenever possible. You pretty much hit the nail on the head with me when it came to Sin & Punishment and Nights on the Wii. I thought those were Wiimote and Nunchuck only titles which I actively avoid (Wiimote only is fine though like Donkey Kong Country Returns, but I despise the Nunchuck) simply because I prefer a traditional-ish style controller instead. Knowing this about Sin & Punishment and Nights has basically sold those games for me instantly now so thanks for the info. By the way, it is possible to use Gamecube controllers for games that only support Classic controllers at best by using a Raphnet Gamecube to Wiimote adapter. It basically treats the Gamecube controller as a classic controller for the Wii/Wii U and can also be used on the NES/SNES classic consoles. The C-stick is your right analog stick, Z is treated as both Zr and ZL and all other buttons are translated pretty literally to the classic controller buttons so as long as the game your playing doesn't need both Z buttons on the classic controller then it makes a great way to hook up a Gamecube controller. This is especially nice for Wii's that don't even have Gamecube controller ports at all. Happy gaming my dudes! :)

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks a ton for the info! Had NO idea they made an adapter for the GC controller to go into the Wii Mote. Totally badass. Cheers!

[@SkyScourgeGod]

@@GamingOffTheGrid For sure my dudes! Raphnet makes tons of great adapters for different controllers to go on a different console. Happy I could share the info with you!

[@LindaTheGAMERGal]

😱 I am shocked. That beer sounds mighty tasty.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

The brew was so damn good :)! Ahh the good ol' Wii, we still love it! Cheers Linda!

[@robinthebird6421]

Fire emblem Radiant dawn is a wii game that can use a gamecube controller. I'm just letting you know Gaming off the Grid.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

good find man. theres probably a ton we missed. thanks for watching

[@miaxhurricanes43]

Oh definitely the gamecube controller. I hate the wii remotes. Probably the worst controllers ever imo. And gamecube Is one of the best

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Agreed! There are a very select few games that use the Wii mote effectively. Mario Galaxy being one. But for the most part it pisses me off lol. Cheers!

[@mlalbaitero]

It works fine for 2d games it's basically the same as a nes controller

[@fireboltthunder2360]

One game i really wish had Gamecube controller support is Wario Land Shake it. That game is awesome but the dpad and motions controls just don't do it for me

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That would be awesome for sure. Such a badass game. Would be awesome to get a new Wario Party game for the Switch at some point

[@planetjumper1]

Can I use the GameCube controller for twilight princess on Wii ?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Negative. Unfortunate move by Nintendo at the time. The Wii Mote and Nunchuck do work pretty well for that game though. For us though, best way to play it is on the Game Cube or the Switch. Cheers!

[@Creatic58]

Does twilight princess work?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Unfortunately no. Only motion controls on the Wii version. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@galactic_clashx4056]

I asked the same question and I’m sad and mad

[@bottleinajar3076]

My copy of brawl had the GameCube remote on the back

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Ya some do and some don't. We believe it's tied to when the print run of the game occurred as later releases of the Wii console didn't offer Game Cube controller support. Thanks a ton for watching. This is an old one :). Cheers!

[@robbys_pipe_repair]

Hey guys can I use the classic pro controller with the destroy all humans big willy unleashed???

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

I believe it is not. We don't have the game to confirm though. If we pick up a copy at some point we will follow up. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@robbys_pipe_repair]

Where are you guys located? Maybe I could just send you a copy. Thanks 😊

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Des Moines, IA. That would be awesome but you definitely don't have too

[@robbys_pipe_repair]

I found it on GameStop for three bucks! www.gamestop.com/video-games/more-platforms/nintendo-wii/games/products/destroy-all-humans-big-willy-unleashed/10005864.html Thanks guy! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!

[@kristiamvazquez1804]

Whats the name of that game? 0:34?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

The light gun game? That’s House of the Dead Scarlet Dawn :)

[@kristiamvazquez1804]

No it was zombies ate my neighbors brp that gave me some weird nostalgia.. inalways kinda hated that game I must've been like 5-4 to play that game

[@darthinhaler2310]

Is the controller compatible for all Wii games, like Super Mario Galaxy ?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

It is not compatible w/ Galaxy.

[@darthinhaler2310]

@@GamingOffTheGrid so what games are compatible with it?

[@JJ2NEXUS]

Even though there are multiple trailers of Smash brawl with the GameCube controller and even informational cutscene it in the game that shoes that you can use the GameCube controller the back of the box doesn't show it how

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We'd have to look into this. Of the top of my head I don't recall. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@JJ2NEXUS]

My copy of Super Smash Bros brawl does show a GameCube controller

[@Rebel_Railroad_Productions]

I'm probably one of the few who actually liked the motion-controls. Then again, not all games on the Wii utilized the feature, and then there were some that did and they did it terribly. Case in point, Far Cry Vengeance.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Some games did a great job w/ the controls. The Galaxy games for sure and quite a few others. We are really loving the Wii right now :). Cheers man!

[@reaganriggles8526]

GameCube all the way for Smash Bros and since my Wii is retired to be my GameCube console. Because if you have a Razer or any kind of mouse that has buttons on the side and you have those for your edits or whatever you have those set to be but it stops working for some reason and you have to relearn the controls. Because I had to relearn the controls for GTA 5 on Xbox because I had the mapping of PlayStation buttons. Like you don't want to have your hands to learn the controller layout on a new controller like anyone I know haven't use the nunchuck for Super Mario Bros Wii because it says on the back the nunchuck but everyone I know does it NES style

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That is a good point on Super Mario Bros Wii! Really like that game btw. Thanks for watching man, cheers!

[@michaeldemers2716]

Thanks for the tricks man. I have RE4 Wii and didn't know this.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Definitely an interesting life hack :)! Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@andrewt6338]

They didn’t lie about it, but Castlevania Judgement can use the GC controller. It’s not a great game, but it’s ok and probably cheap.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks a ton for watching! We have actually heard a few people say that game is fun. We need to pick it up. Cheers 🍻!!!

[@SharonisCarin321]

@@GamingOffTheGrid people are mainly turned off by the game cuz of the death note artstyle but its a fun time

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

It's on our list of games we are hunting for. Hopefully we can track it down soon. Huge Castlevania fans :)

[@sebpalma9279]

Do u guys know if I good play lego Star Wars with a game cube controller

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

you can not unfortunately

[@spooky4892]

I have no idea why ppl don’t like motion control

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

its just different than the norm and throws some gamers off

[@interghost]

I wasn't bothered about the wiimotes to be fair. Nintendo was ahead of time! As for Smash I'm pretty sure most people knew you could use the Cube controller on that? Resi 4... was one of the best due to the wiimote. Worked so well with that game. But yeah weird they didn't have the option to choose Cube? I'm guessing if it has pro controller on the box it might use Cube too?? Maybe? Great topic guys.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks a ton for watching! Sometimes the classic controller is an indicator but not always. It's very weird. Cheers!

[@KevTheGalaxybender]

NiGHTS is one of my favorite games. I have Journey of Dreams but have never played it. I did not like the controller options for it so I just passed. Now that I know it works with a gamecube controller, I can't wait to play it with Retro Fighters Wireless Gamecube controller.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats an awesome controller we need to snag one! Enjoy man! Cheers!

[@dyldutt]

Hey I’ve been trying everywhere to figure this out and I think this is the best place for me to ask. Is the Wii version of LoZ: Twilight Princess able to be played with a GameCube controller? Thanks in advance for any answers

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Negative. It's really weird that it's not because the game was also released on the Game Cube. So, if you want to play with a controller, go with the Game Cube version. Thanks for watching! Cheers

[@dyldutt]

Gaming Off The Grid Thank you, welp I guess I gotta play through it with a wii remote then

[@HumanoidMachine]

@@dyldutt My dude. You can play the gamecube version on the Wii. The Wii plays gamecube games.

[@HumanoidMachine]

@@dyldutt Also, the Wii U has an HD version with NO motion controls

[@PTEC]

No gamecube on startup menu?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

nope they make you use the wii mote for that

[@galactic_clashx4056]

Does the GameCube controller work for the legend of Zelda twilight princess wii?

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Negative. Strange that Nintendo didn't include the Game Cube controller in the options as the game was also released on the Game Cube. So it's motion controls only on the Wii :(. But you can always pick up the Game Cube version if you want to play it with traditional controls. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@galactic_clashx4056]

Gaming Off The Grid I’m just now seeing this thanks for the response I have an old Wii I was gonna try this on cuz I have a GameCube controller but I don’t have a GameCube one of my family’s old friends left it here and they moved so I still have it and I was going to try to play it like that but thanks for saving me time

[@leonpaelinck]

Every gc remake should have gc controller support. Also every game that supports the classic controller

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

that would be awesome if they did that we lovr the gamecube controller

[@funkycraftlp7004]

on my smash brawl version is the game cube controler pictured

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

It's goofy. Some copies do and some don't. Copies printed after the model of the Wii came out without Game Cube controller ports they removed the icon. Strange stuff. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@Randy_The_Dragon_Star]

Someone answer my questions. Can You play gamecube games with the classic Wii mote

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

To my knowledge you need a game cube controller and if you want to save a memory card. I can’t think of any games that don’t require a game cube controller. Cheers!

[@tammypryor5214]

can you use the controller for ben 10 alien force on the wii

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

I don't think you can unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@unknownwill4th549]

Im getting a gamecube controller today :D

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Awesome! Such a great controller. Cheers!

[@yenciaminnis]

I wonder if bully scholarship edition can be played with a gamecube controller I hate that you have to aim with motion controls

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Not sure about that. We've never owned it on the Wii. I believe you can google a list of games that use the Game Cube controller. Cheers!

[@BK_Coffee_Hype]

Dude, wtf Nintendon’t!?! I had no idea about these, or even that there was a Nights sequel on the Wii, how in the hell did I miss that?!? GameCube controller prefer for damn sure, most of the time the wiimote drives me up the wall and is the main reason I steered away from ports on the Wii mostly. I might have to just try out every wii game we got, especially the racing and transformers ones to see if the GameCube controllers secretly work. Maybe they were trying to force people to buy the Wii classic controller instead of reusing their GameCube controllers they already had. Sorry Nintendo, but to quote the fresh prince “uh uh, no no way, forget it!” Thx fellas!🍻

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL! Cheers man! The most likely explanation we can think of is that once they put out other models of the Wii that weren't backwards compatible the quite pushed the Gamecube controller. Either way it would have been nice to know........ya know :)! Cheers!

[@stmboat]

Mortal Kombat Armageddon

[@JChipShow]

Resident Evil 4 Wii controls like a dream with the Wii mote and nunchuck, but visually I'd say RE4 looks better on the GameCube. RE4 just looks better if it's murky and dirty.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Totally agree. It is one of the better controlled games on the Wii with the Wii mote controls. It's awesome though how you can trick it into letting you use Gamecube controller :) lol. Thanks again for the intro! Cheers!

[@SharonisCarin321]

I am a classic controller user personally but gamecube is just as good if not better. I refuse to play NiGHTS without either. Sane control as Saturn original. But Pikmin 1 and 2 Metroid Prime trilogy and other fps are better nunchuk combo

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

For Nights it's a must. Totally agree. Some stuff on the Wii is ideal for original controls for sure. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

[@TheWickedSisters]

"but I don't want nun...chuk" 😂 I definitely think resident evil 4 for the wii was the best port for the game. I prefer the wii motion controls for most games on the wii but there are some exceptions where I would play with the gamecube controller. pineapple ale!? alright I'm sold. I gotta try it. Also thank you guys for supporting the children's cancer connection. That's really amazing!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL!!! Not very many people have commented on that and we were laughing like crazy :)! A lot of people feel the same as you regarding Res 4 on the Wii. They definitely did a good job with it. For some reason we usually prefer a controller when we can but some game thrive with the motion controls. And you're very welcome! We are really passionate about our charity work outside of the channel and love helping out in any way that we can. Thanks so much for watching, cheers!

[@Randy_The_Dragon_Star]

Can you play super Mario bros Wii with the gamecube remote

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Negative

[@TheOpinionatedGamers]

Xbox 360 games all say they run in 1080p even if they didnt maybe should do 360 next guys

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Very interesting :)! We might have to dig into this matter. Thanks a ton for watching, cheers!