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No. Gamecube game were compatible with the Wii but they're no longer compatible with the Wii U. Wii games are however still compatible with the Wii U.
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Which wii consoles can play GameCube games?
Only the Nintendo Wii can play Gamecube games. None of the Wii U models are capable of playing Gamecube games.
Does the new wii play GameCube games?
No, the Wii U can't play GameCube games. It's only backwards compatible with Wii games.
Can you download games from the GameCube onto your Wii U?
No, as of January 2015, the Nintendo Wii U cannot play or download Nintendo GameCube games.
Does Wii games work on the Wii U?
Yes, the Wii U is fully backward compatible with Wii games, Wii downloads, purchased WiiWare and Virtual Console games and has the Wii Menu built into it. However, Wii games cannot be controlled with the Wii U GamePad and will not be displayed in HD on the Wii U console. Also, GameCube Contollers will not work on the Wii U even if the Wii game allows the use of GameCube Contollers. There are GameCube Controller Adapters (Mayflash) that were created that the GameCube controller to function like the Wii Classic Controller, but is not an official product of Nintendo.
Will wii games work in a wii U?
Yes, the Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii titles. (It cannot, however, read/play Gamecube games.)
Can you connect a ds to a Wii?
No but U can play GameCube games, N64 games and GBA.
Does the Wii U have the ability to play GameCube games?
yes they are though im not sure about wireless controllers
How do you get Super Mario Sunshine on the Nintendo Wii U?
You don't, because GameCube games aren't playable on the Wii U. They are, however, playable on the Wii, so if you have a Wii and a copy of Super Mario Sunshine, you can play it there.You don't, because GameCube games aren't playable on the Wii U. They are, however, playable on the Wii, so if you have a Wii and a copy of Super Mario Sunshine, you can play it there.
Can you play normal Wii games on the Wii U?
you can only play game cube games on the wii, if you have a gamecube controller and a memory card, which both go on ports on top of the wii [and just put the gamecube game in like a regular wii disc], or you can go to the wii shop, and download games from the n64, gameboy, and other systems, but you have to pay for them
Where can you play Metroid prime?
u can get it online and u can play it on the gamecube and wii
Can you use the new Wii u games on the old Wii?
Yes, the Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii games. You need to insert a Wii disk, then go into Wii Mode by selecting the option from the Wii U menu. You'll need a Wii controller to use Wii Mode.
Are GameCube games playable on the wii without GameCube controllers?
No, you need a Gamecube controller to play gamecube games on the wii controller is just gonna turn off when u start a gamecube game. But there is a software that you can use but you have to find it and its really hard. I'm still looking myself. What you could do is go to eb games or gamestop and ask them if they know anything about it themselves.
