Can you play GameCube games on Wii?

Originally Answered: Do Gamecube games work on the Wii? Yes, though you can’t use the Wii motes to play them, you can either purchase a “classic controller” or plug your GameCube controllers in, you’ll find the ports on the top edge of the machine under a panel, personally, I found it easier to lay the machine down.

What do I need to play GameCube games on Wii?

Simply plug any GameCube controllers, including WaveBird controllers, into the GameCube controller sockets on the Wii and select the game in the top-left channel on your Wii Menu.

Can you play n64 games on Wii?

As the name suggests, Wii64 lets you play Nintendo 64 games on the Wii. Simply download this Wii N64 emulator for a romp through The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo Wii emulators for NES, SNES, and N64 gaming run well on Wii hardware.

Do all Wiis have GameCube controller ports?

The original Wii supports GameCube games on disc, and has GameCube controller ports hidden under a plastic door.

Do some Wiis not have GameCube ports?

Yes, it’s true. The new Black Wiis don’t have the ability to play GC games. And as a further insult to their customers, Nintendo removed the GC controller and memory card ports on their newest model of the Wii as well.