There was not a definitive resource that I could find, but it seems a tell tale aspect of the new design is that it is "designed to sit horizontally". Each mention of the new design also includes a statement similar to this one:.
It also seems consistent that the new consoles all include a Wii logo that is upright in the horizontal position as seen here:. You might gain some confidence by checking for serial numbers mentioned in this article. Since those are older consoles that predate the shift to dropping GameCube support. However, the best idea is to just get a picture of the GameCube controller ports. If it has ports, it has GameCube support. Any Wii unit that has a product code beginning with RVK does not.
There's a way to put Gamecube ports back on the Wii Family Edition. You can switch the parts around so the Wii Family Edition will play Gamecube games and the original Wii can't. This is the only way to play Gamecube games on the new Wii.
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What Wii consoles can play GameCube games? Ask Question. Asked 9 years, 8 months ago. Active 7 years ago. Viewed k times. Improve this question. Wolf Wolf One quick thing that you can remember: if it is a light blue Wii, it doesn't play GCN games.
If the user who VTC'd this could provide a comment as to why they think this is off topic, that would be great. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. In addition to the model number change, there are a couple of other telltale signs: The plastic panel covering the GameCube ports on the Family Edition is screwed down, where on the older model it flipped open.
Underneath, the holes are present for the controller ports, but the ports themselves are empty. The serial numbers on the "classic" Wii tend to start with L, and the Family Edition serial numbers appear to start with K.
However, since serial numbers are at the discretion of the manufacturer, I'd hesitate to act on that information alone. The system is not compatible with Nintendo GameCube game discs or accessories.
The system does not support Wii titles or accessories that require the use of the Nintendo GameCube controller ports. The black Wii is better than the white because it has a better signal output so the games looks better on the black Wii than the white Wii.
Is the Wii backward compatible? Yes and no. The original Wii fully supports GameCube discs and controllers. The real reason is this. So they get rid of the way people can play Gamecube games so that they will have to buy VC Gamecube games on the Wii 2, even if those people already have the game for the Gamecube.
Now you can play the game as you would on a GameCube console, with the same controllers and same "save" options. The Wii menu is inaccessible from GameCube mode.
To return to Wii, press the "Eject" button on the bottom-left side of the console, and then press "Reset," which is located between the "Power" button and the memory slots. Not Helpful 5 Helpful Because it stores all of the memory in your games.
If you lose it all your memory will be lost. Not Helpful 9 Helpful You have to go through system settings in order to erase GameCube memory card data, but it can be done. Not Helpful 3 Helpful If playing a GameCube game on the Wii, do I use any memory card or do I have to use the one that came with the game?
Yes, you can use a Gamecube memory card to save your game on Wii. Not Helpful 6 Helpful If you install that, then you can install a Gamecube emulator called Nintendont and play Gamecube backups that way. Not Helpful 24 Helpful It's likely that your Wii model does not support the GameCube, or you are inserting the disc wrong.
Not Helpful 10 Helpful Can I just play without the Gamecube memory card and save progress on the Wii system? No, you cannot.
The Gamecube games were only designed to save on Gamecube memory cards. Unfortunately you have to use a Gamecube controller, because there was no Wii when the Gamecube was made. With region locking, you will not be able to use that specific region's games. With homebrew and other programs you can, but it will void your warranty if you still have one.
Not Helpful 3 Helpful 7. Ciara Mills. Yes, you need the controller for navigating. GameCube is a lot different than the Wii, but made by the same company. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
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