Wii Classic Controller

First off I don’t play virtual console very much so if there appears to be ignorance in that department that’s why.

At first I thought that it was an alternative for the wiimote in all games as is visible comments, but now I know better. Although you can use it on Brawl, MarioKart and I have heard it is usible for Resident Evil 4. I cannot tell you how it works for Resident Evil 4 because I have not played that game. However I have tried it for brawl and it didn’t work well. My biggest complaint is that it feels kind of cheap and it just doesn’t feel right in my hand. It just isn’t comfortable because of the shape. I think they should redesign it to be more comfortable.

Now we come to another problem I have wih it. A Gamecube controller works with vc too and it fits great in my hands. I have heard that the button layout doesn’t work well(GC controller) and I can’t tell you whether that is true or not, but I can say that I can reach any button fairly easily on the GC controller. Plus you can use the GC controller for Gamecube games so it is a much better value. In addition to better value you also don’t have to deal with a wiimote hanging off of the controller and no wire if at all if you get a wavebird controller.

P.S. If anyone would like to tell me something incorrect with one of my statements or if you simply have a differing opinion please feel free to write a comment, but please be atleast somewhat polite and I will try to respond quickly.

Rating: 4 / 5
Wii Classic Controller

I purchased this because I intend to play a lot of virtual console games on my Wii, and this resembles the Nintendo NES and Super NES console controller’s which had me thinking it would be great to have. It turned out that it is really frustrating to play with.

Negative because;

1. Cord is way too short, I mean come on, I’m already sitting close to my TV in my room because it’s cluttered as it is, but this cord wont even reach from my game stand to my bed. Nintendo really messed this up, it’s a lot shorter than the NES and Super NES controller cords, and I’m sure nowadays people would say those are too short since they like to sit further from the TV and for the most part the controllers are wireless. This irritates me so much.

2. For some games, the A, B, X, & Y buttons do the same thing, (ex: Super Mario Bros. A & X jumps and B & Y shoot fireballs and runs. I always end up hitting the wrong button because I’m used to the original NES controller style and I end up killing myself in the game. It’s annoying because you can’t save your progress either, so everyday I’m constantly playing the same levels.

3. The cord comes out the bottom of the controller instead of the top of it and it’s annoying when it’s bumping your leg while you’r playing a game, or if you try to cross your legs the cord can get tangled up with you.

4. I knew this before buying it, but I didn’t know the cord was going to be so short. The cord plygs into your Wii Remote, and since it’s so short your Wii Remote slides around. You literally have to be right next to the TV.

The only positive thing I can say for it is that it’s the closest you can get to the original NES/Super NES controller’s, but I prefer them over this controller. I think it could have been a lot better.
Rating: 2 / 5
Wii Classic Controller