
They also have WAY better longevity since you can remove and repair/re-tighten the analogue sticks without a total reconstruction as the main parts of the joystick mount are screwed in, not soldered permanently like on originals. (hard to gauge since they're newer, but the less slick case with subtle grains do seem to be objectively better for avoiding sweat slips) The new gamecube controllers in general are considered by players to have the absolute best analog sticks, cords, and perhaps cases. Adapters from other brands will likely have other logos but seem to share the same/similar shape.The absolute best in my opinion isn't one you can really buy as is. To identify this product, look on the bottom for the model number “WUP-028.” Official Nintendo adapters will bear this model number and will have the Wii U logo on the top side. As shown off in this compatibility test, you can even play 8-player Smash if you attach two of these adapters to your Wii U.

If you’re a fan of the GameCube controller style, but not the wires, the adapter also works perfectly well with WaveBird wireless controllers, and the ports are spaced perfectly to fit four WaveBird receivers next to each other. for the Wii U as explained in this Nintendo support article.


The front has four GameCube controller ports and the back has two USB cables that stick out and are meant to be attached to either the front pair or back pair of USB ports on a Wii U.Īttaching a GameCube controller to any of the ports on the adapter allows you to use it with the Wii U however, it will only be usable in Super Smash Bros. The device is made from black plastic in a rectangular shape with curved sides. The product was first announced in 2014 at the end of the Super Smash Bros.

The Wii U GameCube Adapter is an add-on for the Wii U that allows you to connect GameCube controllers to the console.
