How to Install a GameCube Controller to a Wiimote

The Nintendo Wii gaming system is a revolutionary motion-based system that uses specialized controllers, known as Wiimotes, to control games. These Wiimotes are used in applications, such as sports games, where you mimic the swinging of a bat or tennis racquet to produce the movement inside of the game. These controllers also can be held with two hands in a horizontal position, and used in the manner of a traditional gaming control. Nintendo GameCube controllers also are an option to use as traditional gaming controls on the Wii and can be connected easily to the Wii gaming console.

Things You'll Need

• GameCube controller

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Open the top access door of the Wii console. This reveals the GameCube controller ports. Four four ports are available here.

   • 2

     Line up the GameCube control cable with the Wii port. The controllers have one correct orientation that will allow them to be connected.

   • 3

     Press the controller firmly into the socket of the Wii. The first player socket is closest to the front of the Wii. Sockets for players 2 to 4 follow in order.

   • 4

     Power on the Wii and launch the desired game. Individual games may require the controller options to be changed in the game menu for the proper input.