Did you know that you could use your old GameCube controllers on your brand spankin new Wii Console? It’s true and it makes for some easy breezy gaming on virtual console titles like Mario Kart 64 and pretty much anything else you can shake a stick at…or download via the Wii Shop Channel. But what if you want something that matches your Wii and features the new hotness?

Introducing the Wii Classic Controller, which has been around since the Wii launch. I haven’t had a need for the contoller yet, but that’s because I don’t mind the black GameCube controllers laying next to the  pretty white Wii. I’m sure eventually my wife will make me update, so our living room matches.

Wii Classic Controller

Features:

Four face buttons - X, Y, B, A

Once you get this in your hot little hands you won’t have an excuse for not playing the Wii Virtual Console Updates. Lastly, don’t forget that the Wii Classic Controller is available via our Wii Shop.

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