Wii Classic Controller

Works perfectly

works as it should

So happy I bought from this seller. Got exactly what I ordered, I even got a free game and the kids love it!

First of all, if you buy this product and plan on spending an appreciable amount of time playing on it, get one of these for each Classic Controller: Wii Classic Controller Grip. It fixes the ergonomic issues. With those attached, I have played 3-4 hours at a time with no discomfort. That said:When my wife and I got our Wii, we got two Classic Controllers (CCs) so we could more easily play Virtual Console (VC) games. That was almost a year ago, and we just got our first VC game. That might make it seem like a waste, but one thing made it worth it: Mario Kart Wii. I played hours and hours and hours of Mario Kart 64, and the CC is far and above my favorite way to play Mario Kart Wii. You will give up tricks during jumps and wheelies, but I don't really use those anyway.We finally did get our first VC game (Super Mario Brothers), and the CCs work great. I can't comment on GameCube games since I've never owned one and haven't gotten a VC GameCube game, but the joystick and overall feel of the CC is a lot better than the one on any N64 gamepad I used (better material on top, better resistance, don't have to tilt left wrist to use trigger button, etc.).To those complaining that this isn't truly "wireless" since you have to connect it to a WiiMote: because it is that way, you also don't have to worry about extra batteries for this controller and unless you're standing up and whipping the thing everywhere, I don't see how that negatively impacts the experience: when I use the CC, the Wiimote sits next to me on the couch or end table and I forget it's even there.I don't think everyone appreciates the challenge inherent in this product: the design team was tasked with building something that would play everything from NES up to the Wii. This wasn't meant to be an N64 controller, an NES controller, or a GameCube controller (hear that, rest of reviewers?). It's something that tries to be an acceptable replacement for all of those original controllers. Everyone forgets that Nintendo very well could have released new versions of all of those controllers and charged $25 apiece for them. I would rather have something that works well for all those consoles than rebuy several controllers to make use of all the kinds of VC games.The only major complaint I have is the anemic support for the CC in new, first-party Nintendo titles. We got ours with the assumption that things would be like Mario Kart Wii: you can use the CCs, but you'll give up some niceties. Instead, most titles won't support it even though it seems the control scheme could translate to a CC. Super Mario Galaxy is a perfect example: you would give up the ability to grab star bits from far away, but you could adapt the core game movements to the CC. We were disappointed to find this is not supported.Overall, I am very happy with the purchase: if nothing else, we have the intended controller for VC games and I found a fantastic control scheme for Mario Kart Wii that I much prefer to all others I've tried. It's not every expensive, either. Is is my favorite controller ever? No, but it does its job well.Pros:- Good control scheme for most Virtual Console games- Build quality is good and analog stick tops have nice anti-slip material- When a new Wii game supports it, makes for a nice alternative- No need for extra batteries since it plugs into a WiiMoteCons- Apparently not for GameCube games- Need a third-party attachment for good ergonomics- Because it's not made for a specific console, some games' control schemes might not translate well- Wish more new first-party Nintendo titles would make use of itNeutral- Not truly wireless, but the cord is long enough to keep WiiMote from interfering in normal play

My son says it connects well to his game. He enjoys it.

Don't make my mistake!! I needed these controllers, but I tried to get a knockoff version first to save money. BAD DECISION. I got what I paid for... which were slow-response controllers with buttons that would stick, and one joystick didn't even work, right out of the package! So then I gave in and looked for the actual Wii brand. These came well-packaged, as advertised, and they work GREAT. We are having so much fun playing our classic games with these, and they arrived on time as promised. Do yourself a favor and don't be cheap. Buy the official Wii classic controllers!

Nintendo has made it a great idea and marketing strategy to make NES and SNES games available for purchase and download on the virtual console for the Wii.You can play these games with the game cube controller, but it's really hard, since it's for the game cube not for the SNES. As far as the NES, they could've made game play available with the wii remote. As far as the SNES, you need this Wii Classic Controller, as the four buttons were available on that console and you don't find them on the Wii remote.So, you can play all virtual console games with the game cube controller, but don't. Game play is much more simpler and fun if you use the original feel, unfortunately. They should've just made this controller available with the original system. Downloading games you have to purchase only to find you need it is a little cruel, yet a great markeging strategy!

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