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DayLahs

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Wii backwards compatibility impressions

courtesy of kotaku

It's surprising just how nice GameCube games look on the Wii.

I'm not sure what's going on here. It could be that there's just not a huge difference between Wii and GameCube games so step down isn't as noticable or it could be that the console is polishing up the graphics. Whatever it is I like it. Starfox seemed to have a fresh coat of paint on it when I played it on the Wii.

The best part, I was able to open the flap on top of the console and plug in the Wavebird adapter and use the wireless controller with no problems at all. It does sort of destroy the sleek look of the console, but who cares and I can always take it out if I'm not playing a bunch of GameCube games.

Starting a GameCube game on the Wii is as simple as sliding the tiny disc into that over-sized Wii slot. Then you go to the Disc channel and select start. Easy peasy.

Things are not all wonderful in the world of GameCube on Wii. For some reason, once you get into a GameCube game you have to power down the system to get the remote to start working again. At least thats been my experience. Not a big deal, though slightly annoying. It would have been nice to jump to the Wii menu from your couch and slip back into Wii stuff.

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I'm glad that it has backwards compatibility irght out of the box... unlike SOME consoles.
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DayLahs

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which? all of the next gen consoles have BC right out the box. They just dont have it as GOOD as nintendo has it out the box lol

jeff2sayshi

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Actually, an Xbox 360 core console doesn't have BC right out of the box.

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YES. (Mostly) complete backwards compatibility for the win. It's going to be even more of a difference for me, because I currently have my Gamecube connected to my HDTV via s-video cables. When I hook my component cables up to my Wii, it's going to look WORLDS better. Killer7, here I come baby.

DayLahs

Things are not all wonderful in the world of GameCube on Wii. For some reason, once you get into a GameCube game you have to power down the system to get the remote to start working again. At least thats been my experience. Not a big deal, though slightly annoying. It would have been nice to jump to the Wii menu from your couch and slip back into Wii stuff.

I suppose it's possible that Nintendo could release a firmware update to fix this.
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Blueblur1

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Wait, you have a Wii? Did I miss something?

DayLahs

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DayLahs
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CJ Thunder

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Isn't he talking about the component cables comment made by neoflames?

DayLahs

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not even sure cause neo flames post doesnt read or look like he has a wii yet.

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Wait are the GameCube slots on the bottom of the console then? So the system can't be in the stand when playing GameCube games I presume?

I sense a huge drought for the Wii after this holiday so the GameCube games should tide me over (I still need to pick up close to thirty games... anyone selling some common games like Luigi's Mansion, RE Zero, Geist, Alien Hominid, etc.? If so HIT ME UP!)

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Rocksteady
Wait are the GameCube slots on the bottom of the console then? So the system can't be in the stand when playing GameCube games I presume?

Nope, they're on the top. I can see myself taking my wavebird recievers out when not in use since they'd look pretty dumb sticking out the top of the Wii.

That restart to switch back to the Wii remote is kinda weird, reminds me of the restart-craving DS. But it's not really a big deal since you're going to have to get up to put a Wii game in there anyway.

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This article just makes me wanna purchase more GC controllers (a couple of Wavebirds and Nyko pads) instead of those Classic controllers.

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I will be buying a few Wavebirds soon....but I can't wait to try out games on the Wii.

Maybe have a Zelda-thon.
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I was excited to hear Wavebird will work like the "classic" controller for vitual console. Already got 2 of em and a wired GC cable.
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Oops! I didn't see that Kotaku mention.

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yeah i read this and i think the guy must be on acid or something.
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