The Classic Controller

Nintendo has already presented their newest developed game console”the Wii. On their press conference last 2005 they have demonstrated the features of the Wii and its unique game controller that looks like a remote control called Wii Remote. Nintendo defined the Wii as a revolution in the game console because of its motion-sensing ability that is surely going to be a new experience for the gamers.

With the release of the Wii game console, game developers started to create games that will use the feature of the Wii or else the presentation will go non-sense. But classic game can still be played on with the Wii console. But some of these games could not take advantage of using the feature of the Wii Remote controller.

Together with the Wii Remote, Nintendo also launched a traditional gamepad controller for Wii. Nintendo designed a Wii controller based from the SNES and GameCube controller. It is known as Wii Classic Controller.

As what was said to be the traditional gamepad for Wii. The Wii Classic Controller was shaped oval with a curve, familiar buttons can be shown like X, Y, A and B, the directional buttons and the four shoulder buttons on the top of the controller with the label Z and R and ZL and ZR. Same as the Wii remote it also has the ” and + buttons and the home button in the middle. Matching the Wii concept it was white in color and light in weight.

Nintendo designed the Wii Classic Controller for all the virtual console games from Nintendo Entertainment System, Super NES, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis and NEC Turbografix 16 except the games from GameCube. Players must use the GameCube controller in playing the GameCube games.

The Wii Classic Controller also works wireless too. The Classic Controller must be attached with the Wii Remote for it to work. It also draws its power from the Wii remote since it does not have its own power supply. It was also recommended for players that are not ready yet in using the Wii Remote.