Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter

Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter
Release year: 2014 Manufacturer: Nintendo Compatible: Wii U Model no.: WUP-028

The Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter is an accessory for the Wii U that allows for players to use Nintendo GameCube Controllers with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the only compatible software. It was released on November 21, 2014, alongside the game and a special edition Super Smash Bros. Nintendo GameCube controller, as well as a bundle featuring all three.

The adapter communicates with the console using two USB cables, the black cable providing general power and the gray one providing the rumble feature, and has four controller ports. It supports all Nintendo GameCube controllers, including the Wavebird Wireless Controller and the DK Bongos.

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  Illustration showing the adapter being used with a Wii U console.

References

Hardware Console Components / other Internal: "Espresso" • "Latte" Media: Game Disc (Wii • Wii U) Controllers Wii U GamePad • Wii U Pro Controller Wii Remote (Nunchuck • Wii MotionPlus) • Classic Controller • Wii Balance Board • Wii Zapper • Wii Wheel • Wii Remote Jacket Add-on devices / other Wii U Microphone • Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter (Nintendo GameCube Controller • WaveBird Wireless Controller) Wii U Fit Meter amiibo Wii Speak • Wii LAN Adapter Games Retail games (Nintendo Selects) Virtual Console Wii games (WiiWare • Wii Channels • Virtual Console) Pre-loaded software / other Miiverse • Nintendo eShop • Nintendo TVii • Wii U Chat Nintendo Network