What's the difference between playing a GameCube game on a GameCube and a Wii?
I'm currently looking to play some old GC games I picked up (namely Zelda Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker) but I don't have a console. I understand that Nintendo Wii systems that have the product code RVL have 100% compatibility will Nintendo GameCube games, and have been considering finding one of these instead of getting GameCube.
I understand both use a GameCube controller and memory card, but are there any differences when playing on one or the other? Does the Wii output at a higher resolution that the original? Does a Wii have different connections for my TV than a GameCube? Are the loading times any different? Are there any other differences?
Thanks.
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A Wii running in GameCube mode isn't emulating a GameCube, it is a GameCube - it reconfigures its hardware to run at the same clock speeds, etc.
There are a tiny number of differences:
- Some unlicensed software (e.g. FreeLoader) may not work, since the Wii has stricter checks against these (especially after Wii update 3.3).
- There's no way to hook up an expansion like the Broadband adapter, and the Wii doesn't emulate it (only useful for playing Phantasy Star Online on a private server, or exploiting the same game to run e.g. homebrew).
That's it, though.
If all you care about is playing games from your own region from your discs, a GameCube-compatible Wii is every bit as good as a GameCube. If you want more than that (games from outside your region, homebrew, backups), then you'd probably want a real GameCube (and the necessary extras).
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Does every GameCube game work on Wii?
With backwards capability, you can use all GameCube games and accessories on the Nintendo Wii. However, there are a few slight problems which you will have to take into account. The main disadvantage which comes with playing GameCube games on the Wii is that you cannot always save your game.Is the Wii the best way to play GameCube?
The Gamecube is a much older console than the Wii and has since been discontinued. The Gamecube uses the standard controllers while the Wii uses motion controllers. The Wii is more user friendly than the Gamecube. The Wii is sleeker and smaller compared to the Gamecube.What is the difference between GameCube and Wii?
The Wii was originally released with GameCube support, but Nintendo removed this backwards compatibility feature late in the life of Wii. If your Wii is one of these older models then you would need a GameCube controller and probably a memory card to play GameCube games. They won't work with any sort of Wii controller.Minecraft wait what meme part 267 (Little Alex)
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Playing GameCube games on a Wii is better because they have better graphics and you can make the graphics better by getting Mcable and a HDMI adapter.
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