No GC controller support on Wii's... now in America and Australia!

[Timic83]

http://www.gamingbus.com/2011/10/11/black-wii-holiday-bundle-announced-gamecube-support-removed/

www.aussie-nintendo.com/news/new-gamecube-less-wii-configuration-heading-to-australia

Ultimate proof Nintendo is trying to kill competitive Brawl.

This useless and feature removing "wiidesign" has been out in Europe for some time

 

[OmegaXXII]

I wouldn't say Nintendo is trying to "kill" competitive Brawl, I'd say it's just a simple revision to cut costs for developing towards the Wii-U that Nintendo will need, I'm sure if they were truying to "kill" it then you could say in theory that Smash 4 wouldn't be competitive whatsoever due to that logic, which I find highly unlikely.

 

[Timic83]

well i'm sorry buy there's no chance of this game getting any more competitive with any sponsors, if you can't even go out and buy a console that you can play the game with the preferred controller on

 

[MechaWave]

Only the stupid customers will buy it. Why get that when you can get the other bundle that includes 2 Wii Remotes, MKW and GameCube support?

Interestingly there will have to be a firmwire change, I wonder what'll be.

 

[escro]

but when this model comes in, will it be likely that the older model will still be on the shelf?
my guess is that once the older models in stock run out, they'll never be reordered again.

btw has nintendo said anything about discontinuing the older model? thats what im most worried about.
like they discontinued the older non white gamecube controllers

 

[Drclaw411]

why the hell would somebody buy this when they could buy the real wii?

 

[escro]

seems like they will have no choice, since the article said that nintendo will be "phasing out" the old wii's. so only the new models will be available..

 

[Drclaw411]

seems like they will have no choice, since the article said that nintendo will be "phasing out" the old wii's. so only the new models will be available..

used old wii > new non-gc wii

 

[M@v]

Do I have to go out and buy a new wii now before its too late -_-

Mine will last me until wii u, but its smash 4 takes its time, it will probably kick the bucket before then.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

I've heard about this new Wii myself.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Or it's getting you ready for smash 4 and it's lack of gamecube controller support

 

[DaBeast]

Or it's getting you ready for smash 4 and it's lack of gamecube controller support

Either way, this doesn't seem like a smart move. Hopefully nintendo can make it up. The Gamecube controller is the best imo.

 

[Pachinkosam]

wow this is kinda stupid

 

[Ussi]

I don't care about GC support

I want a wired controller of any kind for smash4. give me a USB controller nintendo

 

[Wave-Guiding Hero]

If worst comes to worst, there's always this.

 

[Pachinkosam]

If worst comes to worst, there's always this.

if ur a smartass

 

[Ussi]

If worst comes to worst, there's always this.

While that's fine and dandy, I don't think the WiiU will be programmed to receive wired inputs, from a GC controller nonetheless.


computers are different

 

[Wave-Guiding Hero]

While that's fine and dandy, I don't think the WiiU will be programmed to receive wired inputs, from a GC controller nonetheless.


computers are different

Well, the Wii U is technically a computer.

THere's probably going to be a third-party add-on to the Wii U that will resemble a GameCube controller of some sort. If there's not, oh well, but I am actually interested in seeing how effectively the tablet works for Sm4sh.

I'm disappointed that it's single-touch only though, because I had dreams of playing Smash Minority Report-style.

 

[Ussi]

I just realized


3DS might become competitive standard at this point

oh wait its wireless too nvm me

 

[Pachinkosam]

3DS IS NOT GONNA MAKE IT

 

[Ussi]

Nintendo would make a lot of money of a USB controller, hope they can see that >.>

or at least make new wii motes with a USB connection...

 

[escro]

would it be ok if we bought the old model wii's from other countries that dont/wont get the newer model?
just homebrew and region unlock and all good?

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

They are still going to sell the old model wii's alongside the new ones. They even cost the same price

 

[Kuraudo]

This is the most ******** thing Nintendo could do to their Wii. About as bad as Sony cutting out the PS2 backwards compatibility in newer builds of the PS3.

Especially when there's many Wii games out that support the GameCube controller and even encourage it. Good thing I got my old Wii here. Launch from 2006 bb.

[EDIT]

/reads what Psycho said

Still counterproductive. "So. Wanna buy our new version that has no ports for GameCube? Or the one with more for the same price?"

Uhhhh...

 

[Mr.Jackpot]

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-113-49-en-70-33zc.html

This is about twenty times better.

 

[Claire Diviner]

This comes as not much of a surprise, as it does indeed seem Nintendo is trying to shift towards the Wii U and what not. That said, the vast majority of Smashers should have a Wii by now and not even care about this news. What we should care about is the Wii U and Smash 4, and how we'll be able to play it. Assuming they don't make a wireless GC controller for the Wii U, we may have to go with the Classic controller. I hear some people actually play well with it (Vermanubis is a good example of this). That, or perhaps the gameplay might be too different and require a different control scheme to play with, though this seems a bit unlikely to me.

 

[escro]

the article says that nintendo will phase out the old model and replace it with the new one, so even if they do continue to sell them both alongside each other, it wont be for long, only until old wii stock runs out.

 

[Ultra_(MQJ3)]

Everyone's posts about the future of Nintendo, particularly about Smash, are apprehensive. I'm in the same boat. The GC controller is obviously the go-to controller for smash, but if the Wii-U doesn't support it, we just gotta take it and adjust. It'll be easier said than done sadly. Also, someone pointed out using the classic controller. If it comes down to worst case scenario, that's what I'll be doing.

As for the new Wii models losing everything GC, I just see that as a major regression. Less bang for your buck right there. Bad deal for sure.

 

[Timic83]

They are still going to sell the old model wii's alongside the new ones. They even cost the same price

unfortunately, no
my wii's disc drive is dying atm (2007/2008 model i think), should i get a new one now or will used wiis still be circulating if it breaks in the future?

 

[Mew2King]

WOW that SUCKS

 

[felipe_9595]

Well whats the deal with Smash 4 and WiiU Controllers?? We Can always play Project:M in same of Brawl/SMash 4

 

[escro]

Used wiis will always be circulating. Til they run out/all break etc

 

[Ussi]

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-113-49-en-70-33zc.html

This is about twenty times better.

turbo options means it's not allowed in tourney play... well actually is there a rule about that in the URC?

 

[libertyernie]

All of those "Wii" controller adapters for sale aren't going to work with new Wiis! People in Hong Kong are probably working on new designs right now.

I did find this: http://www.focalprice.com/GB071W/PS2_to_Wii_Converter_Adapter_Cable_White.html
Lets you plug a PS2 controller into the Wii Remote.

 

[Timic83]

all of those "wii" controller adapters for sale aren't going to work with new wiis! People in hong kong are probably working on new designs right now.

I did find this: http://www.focalprice.com/gb071w/ps2_to_wii_converter_adapter_cable_white.html
lets you plug a ps2 controller into the wii remote.

i want one nao

 

[escro]

so. it is now the 27th of october and my wii is still non existant.
at this rate ill be getting one by early november, hopefully earlier though.
so if anyone could shed any light on current stocks of older wii's in australian stores that would be greatly appreciated.
im stuck at home studying and can only leave the house to go to my school to do my hsc exams. school is too close for me to stop by at a game store on the way or whatever. sucks.

so yeah, need some outside info lol

 

[dustyfrumna4sev]

R U GUYS SERIOUS!!? I can almost promise you (my fellow brawl buddies) that someone will come up with a converter so that we will STILL be able to use gamecube controllers.

 

[dustyfrumna4sev]

I guarantee it... almost

 

[Dyclone]

Used wiis will always be circulating. Til they run out/all break etc

This
10This

 

[escro]

Ye i hav the safety net of getting a used wii but id prefer a new one.
So anyone know?