For NES games I prefer the WiiMote turned sideways to the Classic controler.

JaredThaJa888 · 08-11-2011, 06:20 PM

It really does basically feel like an NES remote. (Remember I'm still new to having a Wii)

I still got a Classic Controller today (Pro version) for SNES games cause I hate playing Mario World with the GameCube Remote. It's very hard to press B while holding X or Y without accidentally pressing A, this is especially problematic when riding Yoshi.

I don't have an N64 games on it, and I can't for the life or me figure out how that would work, but ti's definitely perfect for SNES gaming.

It looks like Hypothetically it could be used for Game Cube Games (Every GameCube Remote button has an equivalent, but they'd be positioned differently) however that can't work due to the Wii completely rebooting itself to play GameCube games. I think I honestly would prefer it to the GameCube remote even for GameCube games, the GameCube remotes does look the worst of all Nintendo remotes to me. Maybe some 3rd Party Company could make an unofficial GameCube remote modeled after the Classic Controller.

On an unrelated Remote rant, I do wish the Numchuck came with the Wii mote, since so many games require it. I'm certain SSB does, though Mario Kart Wii probably doesn't. I hope NSMBWii doesn't, I'd hate to have to buy 3 new Numchucks (Even sued that's more then $60) just to play that with my Family. My Family and I sued to play SMB3 all the time together just by taking turns, I can't wait to enjoy the Fun this can provide.

Dizzy · 08-11-2011, 10:09 PM

Aside from the shoulder buttons, I don't see the problem with the GCN controller. It's certainly better than the N64 controller.

***Cosmonautical*** · 08-11-2011, 10:17 PM

If you're having problems using the classic controller for NES games, you might just be holding it in a non-standard fashion. The diagonal SNES style buttons have always suited me well.

I dislike using the Wii remote in a horizontal style, in comparison to an NES controller, because it is bulky, asymmetrical, and weighty.

JaredThaJa888 · 08-11-2011, 10:24 PM

No problems, I just don't find it necessary.

I love the N64 controller, it's awesome.

**X-3** · 08-11-2011, 10:47 PM

Whenever I look at an image of a N64 controller I wonder how I was ever able to use it.

Yeah, I agree that the GCN controller is pretty bad for SNES games. The GCN pad is small and uncomfortable, so you're left with the stick, which isn't the best thing for 2D games. Oh, and the position of the X and Y buttons are a bit uncomfortable when playing Super Metroid. (though you can switch up the controls there so yeah)

I wish my Classic Controller was still alive. :\

Vgfian · 08-12-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JaredThaJa888

I hope NSMBWii doesn't, I'd hate to have to buy 3 new Numchucks (Even sued that's more then $60) just to play that with my Family.

nope, horizontal wiimote. And it works gorgeously. Most fun I've had with a Mario title in a while, or possibly period, though SMW may be better.

JaredThaJa888 · 08-12-2011, 12:24 AM

For me the N64 still fits my hands the most Comfortably.

I had looked that up, sounds like NSMBWii is played similarly to Super Paper Mario (Which I rented and beat in 3 days), which is Retro Awesome.

**Valigarmander** · 08-12-2011, 12:29 AM

For NES/Genesis/etc. games, I usually just flip the Wiimote sideways because it's easier than walking all the way from the couch over to the cabinet to fetch a Classic Controller.

JaredThaJa888 · 08-12-2011, 01:12 AM

I thought the WiiMote sidewise didn't work for Genesis games? I think you meant Master System.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-12-2011, 01:55 AM

I still say the Cube had the most comfortable controller I've ever used.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Cosmonautical*** · 08-12-2011, 07:36 AM

My 360 controller I use for PC gaming is the most comfortable I have access to and can remember(and that's a crapload), but I recall that the Virtual Boy controller was easily the most natural to use - those finger grips were pretty awesome.

***Marilink*** · 08-12-2011, 08:12 AM

I really like the Wii Remote sideways, it feels natural to me. I've never had a problem with the diagonality (new word!) of the SNES buttons/classic controller; in fact, the SNES controller is still one of my favorites ever and I think the classic controller did a good job mimicking it.

I do, however, prefer the GCN controller for N64 games on the Virtual Console.

JaredThaJa888 · 08-13-2011, 08:13 AM

It just occurred to me, being Wireless might make it difficult to keep track of which remote is which player.

I'll be buying NSMBWii today, and I'll try to get at least 1 additional WiiMote.

It seems so far from what I've read like the Propeller Suit is the only use of the motion Control? I'll try to make sure the copy I buy has an Instruction Manuel (My Galaxy didn't, but I had no problems figuring that out, but this I'll be possibly playing with my Slower family).

***Cosmonautical*** · 08-13-2011, 09:30 AM

The light on the bottom marks what order the controllers are connected in.

JaredThaJa888 · 08-13-2011, 09:35 AM

Light?

***Cosmonautical*** · 08-13-2011, 12:18 PM

There are four of them above the "Wii" logo. Bottom of the controller. The one that is lit blue indicates in which order it has established its connection to the system. The one in the picture was connected first.

I do not mean the underside, but if you hold it vertically like you would in most games, it will be the lowest feature on the face of the controller. If you were playing NSMB it would be the right-most.

JaredThaJa888 · 08-13-2011, 12:21 PM

**X-3** · 08-13-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredThaJa888

It seems so far from what I've read like the Propeller Suit is the only use of the motion Control?

Nope. You wag the remote to do other things, like pick up items or spin(?).

JaredThaJa888 · 08-13-2011, 02:07 PM

Just to pick up Items? That's a little odd. When you shake the remote do you keep it sideways or have to point it at the screen?

I just got back form the Mall, I got NSMBWii but it's used and no Instruction Manuel. Is it still possible to Call Nintendo and ask them to mail you a Manuel? I know I used to do that for old NES Manuals back in the day.

At Radioshack I got a WiiMote Battery recharger that came with 2 WiiMotes.

I also got a Wireless Gamecube Controller, it's 3rd Party produced though "Pelican" plus used, but ti was only $10 bucks so I figure no big if it winds up not working.

**X-3** · 08-13-2011, 02:20 PM

You keep the remote sideways when you need to shake it.

08-11-2011, 06:20 PM	#1
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	For NES games I prefer the WiiMote turned sideways to the Classic controler. It really does basically feel like an NES remote. (Remember I'm still new to having a Wii) I still got a Classic Controller today (Pro version) for SNES games cause I hate playing Mario World with the GameCube Remote. It's very hard to press B while holding X or Y without accidentally pressing A, this is especially problematic when riding Yoshi. I don't have an N64 games on it, and I can't for the life or me figure out how that would work, but ti's definitely perfect for SNES gaming. It looks like Hypothetically it could be used for Game Cube Games (Every GameCube Remote button has an equivalent, but they'd be positioned differently) however that can't work due to the Wii completely rebooting itself to play GameCube games. I think I honestly would prefer it to the GameCube remote even for GameCube games, the GameCube remotes does look the worst of all Nintendo remotes to me. Maybe some 3rd Party Company could make an unofficial GameCube remote modeled after the Classic Controller. On an unrelated Remote rant, I do wish the Numchuck came with the Wii mote, since so many games require it. I'm certain SSB does, though Mario Kart Wii probably doesn't. I hope NSMBWii doesn't, I'd hate to have to buy 3 new Numchucks (Even sued that's more then $60) just to play that with my Family. My Family and I sued to play SMB3 all the time together just by taking turns, I can't wait to enjoy the Fun this can provide.

08-13-2011, 12:21 PM	#17
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Ah

08-11-2011, 10:09 PM	#2
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	Aside from the shoulder buttons, I don't see the problem with the GCN controller. It's certainly better than the N64 controller.

08-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#3
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	If you're having problems using the classic controller for NES games, you might just be holding it in a non-standard fashion. The diagonal SNES style buttons have always suited me well. I dislike using the Wii remote in a horizontal style, in comparison to an NES controller, because it is bulky, asymmetrical, and weighty.

08-11-2011, 10:24 PM	#4
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	No problems, I just don't find it necessary. I love the N64 controller, it's awesome.

08-11-2011, 10:47 PM	#5
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,943 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Whenever I look at an image of a N64 controller I wonder how I was ever able to use it. Yeah, I agree that the GCN controller is pretty bad for SNES games. The GCN pad is small and uncomfortable, so you're left with the stick, which isn't the best thing for 2D games. Oh, and the position of the X and Y buttons are a bit uncomfortable when playing Super Metroid. (though you can switch up the controls there so yeah) I wish my Classic Controller was still alive. :\

08-12-2011, 12:24 AM	#7
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	For me the N64 still fits my hands the most Comfortably. I had looked that up, sounds like NSMBWii is played similarly to Super Paper Mario (Which I rented and beat in 3 days), which is Retro Awesome.

08-12-2011, 12:29 AM	#8
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	For NES/Genesis/etc. games, I usually just flip the Wiimote sideways because it's easier than walking all the way from the couch over to the cabinet to fetch a Classic Controller.

08-12-2011, 01:12 AM	#9
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	I thought the WiiMote sidewise didn't work for Genesis games? I think you meant Master System.

08-12-2011, 01:55 AM	#10
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,659 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	I still say the Cube had the most comfortable controller I've ever used. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-12-2011, 07:36 AM	#11
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	My 360 controller I use for PC gaming is the most comfortable I have access to and can remember(and that's a crapload), but I recall that the Virtual Boy controller was easily the most natural to use - those finger grips were pretty awesome.

08-12-2011, 08:12 AM	#12
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	I really like the Wii Remote sideways, it feels natural to me. I've never had a problem with the diagonality (new word!) of the SNES buttons/classic controller; in fact, the SNES controller is still one of my favorites ever and I think the classic controller did a good job mimicking it. I do, however, prefer the GCN controller for N64 games on the Virtual Console.

08-13-2011, 08:13 AM	#13
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	It just occurred to me, being Wireless might make it difficult to keep track of which remote is which player. I'll be buying NSMBWii today, and I'll try to get at least 1 additional WiiMote. It seems so far from what I've read like the Propeller Suit is the only use of the motion Control? I'll try to make sure the copy I buy has an Instruction Manuel (My Galaxy didn't, but I had no problems figuring that out, but this I'll be possibly playing with my Slower family).

08-13-2011, 09:30 AM	#14
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	The light on the bottom marks what order the controllers are connected in.

08-13-2011, 09:35 AM	#15
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Light?

08-13-2011, 12:18 PM	#16
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	There are four of them above the "Wii" logo. Bottom of the controller. The one that is lit blue indicates in which order it has established its connection to the system. The one in the picture was connected first. I do not mean the underside, but if you hold it vertically like you would in most games, it will be the lowest feature on the face of the controller. If you were playing NSMB it would be the right-most.

08-13-2011, 02:07 PM	#19
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Just to pick up Items? That's a little odd. When you shake the remote do you keep it sideways or have to point it at the screen? I just got back form the Mall, I got NSMBWii but it's used and no Instruction Manuel. Is it still possible to Call Nintendo and ask them to mail you a Manuel? I know I used to do that for old NES Manuals back in the day. At Radioshack I got a WiiMote Battery recharger that came with 2 WiiMotes. I also got a Wireless Gamecube Controller, it's 3rd Party produced though "Pelican" plus used, but ti was only $10 bucks so I figure no big if it winds up not working.

08-13-2011, 02:20 PM	#20
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,943 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	You keep the remote sideways when you need to shake it.