Gizmodo: classic controller

Wii Classic Controller Pro Is Basically a Nintendo DualShock

Mark Wilson — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:17:10 EST

We've all heard of Nintendo's SNES-like Classic Controller for the Nintendo Wii. Now the company has announced a similar, enhanced pad that should be out (somewhere) in time for summer.

The Classic Controller Pro is essentially the Classic Controller beefed up with extra shoulder buttons, hand grips and more widely spaced analog sticks. While at first you figure the redesign is for N64 titles, the controller actually more closely resembles Sony's DualShock. From a button standpoint, it's identical.

There's no word on price or international availability, but we assume the Pro will cost a bit more than the $20 Classic Controller...err...classic. [Kotaku]

Let The Flood of Retro Nintendo Classic Controllers For Wii Begin

John Mahoney — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:20:00 EST

The awesome Famicom-replica classic controller that is now more widely available was just the beginning—Codejunkies now has this NES-resembling classic pad, but with the SNES's four buttons. It's $20. [Product Page via OhGizmo]

You Can Now Buy the Awesome SNES Gamepad for Wii

Mark Wilson — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:40:00 EST

The SNES gamepad for Wii was formerly available exclusively through Club Nintendo Japan (a customer loyalty program), but now a third party exporter/retailer has gotten their hands on a few to sell.

This SNES pad for Wii is pretty much just like the Classic Controller, but it's identical in feel and style to the original SNES controller. Play-Asia has units available now for $75—we know, we know, that price is absurd—but damn do we want one. [Play-Asia via Kotaku]

Wii Classic Controller Gets a GameCube Makeover

Mark Wilson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST

The Hori Classic Controller isn't just a Wavebird knockoff for the Wii. It's a strange amalgamation between the old and new, borrowing the iconic Wavebird formfactor while simultaneously swapping those ridiculous Wavebird controls for the more practical 4-button setup from the SNES/Classic Controller and a pair of dual analog sticks reminiscent of the Xbox 360. In other words, it looks chunky and fantastic. The $30 Hori Classic Controller will be available for import soon...but the baby blue finish is killing us. [Play-Asia via OhGizmo]

Spite Nintendo With the Nyko Wing, Available Now

Mark Wilson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST

The Nyko Wing is a high quality alternative to the Wii's barebones Classic Controller, syncing with the Wiimote wirelessly, playing 30 hours on a pair of AAAs and offering a mini USB option for charging. We liked the Wing during our own testing, and now it's available to the public for $30. That price is higher than Nintendo's offerings, but in this case, it's probably fair. [Nyko]

The Nyko Wing Looks Better than the Wii Classic Controller It's Knocking Off

Mark Wilson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

The Nyko Wing, other than looking a bit more comfortable than the Wii's Classic Controller, brings a few other conveniences to Wii vintage gaming. First, it's wireless. So while it still requires an active Wiimote to communicate with the system (and it uses a Wiimote dongle to do so), you won't need to worry about wire tethering. The extra shoulder buttons may or may not come in handy (since Nintendo doesn't allow controller remapping in most Virtual Console titles), but very thoughtfully, you can load the Wing with AAA rechargeable batteries that can be refreshed via built-in USB. Looks good, but no word on pricing or availability yet. [IGN]

Nintendo's Wii Classic Controller and GameCube GamePad Getting a Temporary Ban on Sales

Jason Chen — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

As a result of Nintendo's loss in court to a Texas-based company called Anascape, the judge ruled that all sales of the Wii Classic Controller and the GameCube controller need to be temporarily halted until funds can be placed into an escrow account. What's the impact on you, Joe or Dan Consumer? Starting today, July 23, all sales of those controllers AND GameCube systems will be placed on hold, meaning that you should really try and find a place to buy these accessories now if you need them soon. On the bright side, Nintendo's Nunchuck controller isn't affected by this ruling about analog sticks, so you're safe if you just want to play Wii games. [1up via Kotaku]

Play VC Games On the Wii With the Original Controllers

www.gizmodo.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:22:51 EST

The Wii Classic Controller is nice and all, but it's still not exactly the same as the original NES and SNES controllers you grew up covering with prepubescent palmsweat. If you want to play those somewhat-overpriced Virtual Console games with the same controllers you played the original games with, snag these adapters that plug into the Wii's Gamecube controller ports.

There's one for the NES controller and one for the SNES controller; both cost $19, both come out early next year, and both provide classic gaming without thumbsticks than an 8-bit Mario wouldn't know what to do with. –Adam Frucci

Product Page [via Uncrate]

Nintendo Wii Classic Controller Gallery

Brian Lam — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:12:30 EST

Here's what just showed up to Giz HQ. The Wii Classic Controller, meant for use in old school games you buy and download on the Virtual Console. The thing throws me back to times when swinging a sword or stomping a koopa trooper was a matter of mashing a button. Like, the day before I started playing the Wii obsessively. It plugs into the Wiimote by way of the jack normally used for the nunchuk. The shoulder buttons are variable, but a bit crude next to the PS3's, but hey, we're talking about using this thing for N64 and NES games, so what does it matter.

Click on through for our visual tour of every nook and cranny.

UPDATED: Now the gallery works, even!