Here’s a list of all the ones I’ve found, broken up into two categories: Anyone who has ever had to set up button mappings knows how nice it is to have something pre-configured. Please note that none of these adapters require configuration, they just work.

The Wiimote versions are compatible with both the Wii and Wii U. The Gamecube port versions are only compatible with Gamecube systems and original Wii’s that have the GC controller ports on top. There are two types of retro controller adapters available: Some plug into the Gamecube’s controller port and others plug into the bottom of the Wiimote. As good as the pro controller is, it doesn’t feel like the controllers from the original systems, which in my opinion is a huge part of experiencing the classic games. I find that using original controllers is a great alternative to using the official Wii Classic Controller or Pro controller. While the adapters below are all great, the Bliss Box is a device that can convert controllers from almost any console to USB! If you’re looking for one solution for everything, please check out their page: Also, the PS3, Xbox and many other consoles can use a USB controller as well! Many of the stores listed in the GC&Wii section below offer extremely low-latency USB adapters, as well as their console-to-console variants. Luckily, there’s plenty of adapters that allow you to use original controllers in variety of newer environments! USB AdaptersĮmulation boxes generally use USB for their controller support, which means getting a high-quality USB converter is an excellent addition to your setup. It’s my opinion that using a console’s original controller can sometimes be as important as display lag, for preserving the original game experience. This page describes ways to use controllers from classic game systems on modern consoles and emulation setups.

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