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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Wii Question
Okay, does the Wii come with backwards compatability with the Gamecube? Will my Wavebirds and such work with it out of the box, and same with the memory cards?
I'm in a position to snag one, and would be more interested in doing so if everything on my Cube will work fine. Basically, I'm more interested if I can replace my Cube entirely. I seem to remember the DVD functions required a separate unit (Which is no longer coming out?), but I'd lke to make sure nothing else would be an issue. “There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.”--John Rogers |
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Oh, the question's less about backwards compatability, and more about BC right out of the box. I know it's BC. Just checking I don't have to spend a lot to do so.
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He's Here
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The DVD functions are being released in another version of the console to be out in about a year.
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I have a DVD player, so if it is, I doubt I'd care one way or another. |
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I am the cheese
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The Wii is a fully functioning Game Cube right out of the box, your Wave bird's, memory cards, and games will work just like they do on your cube the moment you hook up the Wii.
And from what I've read, the DVD add on will only be sold in Japan. |
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I am the cheese
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The side flap, as seen here:
![]() Opens to have memory card and controller port for the game cube. You wont have to buy anything. |
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All That Jazz
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Yeah, unlike Sony's monstrosity, the Wii is 100% backwards compatible with no problems reported with any games or peripherals at all.
No 200 - 300 GC games not working here. But as much as I love the GC, the big question is "Are there actually 200 - 300 games out for the GC in total?"...
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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There are about 10 I even like.
![]() Still, I'd very much like to keep my DoR, Skies, and Rogue Squadron titles playable. |
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The only thing, is that you can't have a Gamecube controller plugged in when selecting to play a Gamecube game in the main Wii menu. Or anything in the Wii menu for that matter. When a Gamecube controller is plugged in, the Wii won't recognize the Wiimote. You have to select the game with the Wiimote, then when the game starts, plug in the Gamecube controller. It's only slightly annoying.
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Good to see UmbrellaCorporation bringing up Sony seeing as how this question couldn't be answered until someone brings up their mistakes. |
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I'm glad to find everyone but Dorkchop is saying this isn't normal. Makes things a little less annoying.
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You still have to use the Wii remote to select the game to start and all but you could leave your Gamecube controller plugged in all the time and just use it when you are playing the game.
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Listen to Killer Mike
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What the fuck is a "wave bird"??
LOL @ Wiimote |
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Yeah, the wavebird's asskicking is limited only by the console itself.
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Listen to Killer Mike
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I just tried it and it worked fine. I had this problem a few times, I thought it was normal. Good to know I don't have this problem anymore.
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Now all I need to do is find one.
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A local Gamestop got in some today but they sold out in about 20 minutes. They did, however, say that they were expecting plenty more soon and it would probably be much easier to find one.
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I expect it to be hard to find, this being the 26th and all. I'll just keep going back.
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Listen to Killer Mike
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I'm getting one but everywhere here has been out for weeks.. Just wait till the middle of January..
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I finally got to play with one at my cousin's house, we played Wii Sports, the remote is pretty awesome, it didn't feel awkward. I can't wait to try some other games on it. I'm gonna try to pick one up soon.
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Just got one. Had to drive to Keene, but it's only like 30 minutes each way. Fourth Store had it.
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Gratuitous post
Posting from my Wii...because I can...
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