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How to Play Game Cube Games on the Wii

The Nintendo Wii not only plays Wii game discs, but it also plays Nintendo GameCube discs from the previous generation of video gaming consoles. Although the GameCube discs are smaller than standard discs, they will fit into the same game disc slot. You will need GameCube controllers to play games and memory cards to save your progress.

Things You'll Need

GameCube controller
GameCube memory card

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the GameCube game disc into the game disc slot with the label facing to the right if your Wii is positioned vertically. If your Wii rests on its side insert with the disc label facing up.
- 2
  Open the compartment that is located on the top of the Wii console if it is positioned vertically. This contains the slots for the GameCube controllers and memory cards.
- 3
  Insert any GameCube controllers you need for the game in the controller slots. There are four available slots. GameCube controllers can only be used for playing GameCube games on the system.
- 4
  Insert a GameCube memory card with the label facing to the right. There are two available slots in the top compartment. These memory cards will work with GameCube games, but not Wii titles.
- 5
  Use a Wii remote to navigate the Wii menu. The game play channel for disc-based games is in the top left corner. Point to this channel and click "A." Start the game and then use the GameCube controller from this point.

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