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Can I start the GameCube game just using the GameCube remote?

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No. You have to start the game with your Wii-mote. Then you can use the controller.

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Does a Gamecube need a memory card to operate?

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No, the only time that you need to use a Gamecube memory card is if you want to save progress on a Gamecube game.

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What if my black Wii doesn't have the Gamecube slot?

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Newer models do not have Gamecube capability. This measure was to save cost.

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On which side of the Wii are the Nintendo GameCube ports located?

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They are on the top. The Wii Family Edition and Wii Mini cannot play GameCube games and thus do not have these ports.

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How do I get to the Wii menu with a GameCube controller?

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You can't. This is only used with the Wii console, so you have to press the Power button on your system once while playing a GameCube game to reset the console and return to Wii mode, then you are now back at the Wii menu.

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Can Wii Remotes work at the same time as GameCube controllers?

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Yes they can only in certain Wii games. Because some games (I'm looking at you Twilight Princess) will not work with a GameCube controller.

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If I start the game with the Wii-remote, then start using the GameCube controller, does the Wii remote need to be turned off to use the controller?

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If it's a GameCube game, the Wii remote will just automatically shut itself off. If it's a Wii game, once the game loads up if you press start or A with the GameCube controller, it will be player 1. The Wii remote will stay on for awhile and can be used as player 2, however if it is not used for a certain period of time it will turn itself off. So in short the answer is no, the Will remote will turn itself off in both situations. This is also a way to save a bit of battery life because Wii remotes eat AA batteries for breakfast.

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What if a GameCube remote does not connect to a Wii?

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It is possible that you are simply using the wrong Wii model or it is broken.

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Do I need a game cube controller to use a game cube game on the Wii console or can I just use a Wii controller for a game cube game?

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You will need a Game Cube controller in order to play Game Cube games on a Wii. The correct Wii model is the first generation model which has slots for the memory cards and controllers.

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