Wii Classic Controller
by Nintendo
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Product Summary
Brand: NintendoAudio: German (Manual); German (Subtitled)
Release Date: 2006-11-19
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Model: Wii Classic Controller
Publisher: Nintendo
Product features:
- Four face buttons - X, Y, B, A
- Twin analog sticks
- Four shoulder buttons
- 4-way D-pad
Video Game Reviews of Wii Classic Controller
Customer Review: Almost Necessary for Virtual Console Games
Summary: 4 Stars
One major reason for my purchase of the Wii console was for the ability to play Virtual Console games from eras past. I still own an original NES and many of my favorite titles, but it rarely works properly, isn't very cosmetically appealing, etc. etc. I find it a hassle to use. Also, I'd now have access to Genesis and SNES titles, and I own neither system.
While the game selection is limited and the game prices are too expensive, the Wii's Virtual Console download option is still a great thing. Having owned one of the greatest controllers ever made - the Gamecube wireless "Wavebird" - I assumed that controller would suffice for most classic games. But that's really not true.
A good portion of NES and SNES titles almost require this Wii Classic Controller. It handles great for SNES and NES titles, while the Wavebird makes for a mediocre substitute. And the fact that the Classic Controller plugs into the Wiimote makes it virtually wireless. Kind of.
So why 4 stars? It's price point, as with every other Nintendo accessory, is irrationally high. I feel like they should provide two controllers at the $20 retail price. The Wii console and game titles are reasonably priced, but Nintendo gouges you on these accessories.
Also, the connecting wire is poorly placed at the bottom of the controller. It's not exactly a hindrance, but it requires slight adjustment after years of cords propagating out of the top of the controller. Moreover, at this price, you shouldn't really have to deal with any wire.
Description of Wii Classic Controller
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.Controllers Games
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