Wavebird support confirmed

[i0n]

Right from the moment Nintendo announced that GameCube controllers would be compatible with the Wii it has been debated whether the Wavebird would also be supported.

A Nintendo representative today revealed that yes the Wii will support the Wavebird controller too. Here's what was revealed:

• WaveBirds and GameCube controllers can be used with all GameCube games and select Wii Disc games. (Emphasis ours.)
• WaveBirds are used as Nintendo GameCube controllers, so they need to use the receivers.
• The WaveBird receiver does indeed fit into the top of Wii.
• WaveBird and GameCube controller compatibility with Virtual Console games has not been announced. Nintendo will release more details about Virtual Console games and controls closer to launch.

Source: http://www.nintendojo.com/infocus/view_item.php?1159465412

 

[The_Mitch]

so the Wii will support the wavebird even without pluging in the adapter?! AWSOME!

 

[NateTheGreat]

Your question:

so the Wii will support the wavebird even without pluging in the adapter?! AWSOME!

The answer:

WaveBirds are used as Nintendo GameCube controllers, so they need to use the receivers.

 

[Flip]

I was curious about the wavebirds, but I knew Nintendo would be smart enough to include support for them. Wired controllers are so 1980s.

 

[Link_of_Hyrule]

lol old news its not that hard to support the wavebird in the first place it just has to fit in top wow thats so hard to design a flap that doesn't get in the way

 

[Ashenshugar]

I was curious about the wavebirds, but I knew Nintendo would be smart enough to include support for them. Wired controllers are so 1980s.

Yeah, controllers that didnt even exist are so kewl.

 

[....wiiiiiii.....]

what the heck are wave birds???

 

[in touch with the wii]

wireless gamecube controllers

 

[Kosh1and2]

Cool, I thought the receivers wouldn't fit because the ports look flatter on the Wii than on the Gamecube, I'll keep my Wavebirds now, can't stand leads .

 

[Kumoriken]

;; I might need to GET a wavebird now. xP

 

[MetroidZ]

it had to be, this whole thing about wireless controller with motion sensing, the wii had to allow a wireless gamecube controll.

 

[Kumoriken]

Indeed. I would be kinda amazed if the Wii didn't support Wavebird. ;; In fact, I was kinda confused when I saw this thread's name. xP