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Classic Controller
An original Classic Controller
ManufacturerNintendo
TypeGamepad
GenerationSeventh
Eighth
LifespanRegular
November 19, 2006
Pro
August 1, 2009
Input
  • 2 ×analog sticks
  • DigitalD-pad
  • 7 × digital face buttons
  • 2 × digital shoulder buttons
  • 2 × analog shoulder buttons
    (digital on Pro)
ConnectivityAccessory connector plug
PredecessorGameCube controller
SuccessorWii U Pro Controller

TheClassic Controller(クラシックコントローラ,Kurashikku Kontorōra)is agame controllerproduced byNintendofor theWiihome video game console.While it later featured some compatibility with theWii Uconsole, the controller was ultimately succeeded by theWii U Pro Controller.In April 2014, Nintendo discontinued production of both the Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro.[1]

The Classic Controller is also compatible with theNES Classic EditionandSuper NES Classic Edition.

History[edit]

When the Wii Remote was first revealed in September 2005, Nintendo announced a controller "shell" which resembled a traditional game controller, often referred to as a "classic-style expansion controller."[2]As described at the time, the Wii Remote would fit inside the shell, allowing gamers to play games using a traditional-style gamepad, while allowing use of the remote's motion sensing capability. According toSatoru Iwata,it would be meant for playing "the existing games,Virtual Consolegames, and multi-platform games. "[3]Early demos of the Wii's capabilities, showed two players competing in what appears to beWii Sportswith one player using a Classic Controller and another using twoWii Remotes,though this cross functionality was dropped.[4]

Super Famicom Classic Controller

DuringE3 2006,Nintendo introduced the Classic Controller (model number RVL-005), which, rather than housing the remote, instead plugs into it via a cord, in a similar fashion as the Nunchuk. It contains twoanalog sticksand two extrashoulder buttons:the ZLand ZRbuttons. The overall configuration is similar to that of other majorseventh generation consolegamepads.[citation needed]

In November 2007, Nintendo listed a specialSuper FamicomClassic Controller as one of the choices for the free gift for 2007 JapaneseClub Nintendoplatinum members.[5]In 2010, a similar SNES Classic Controller was made available on Europe's and Australia's Club Nintendo service.[6]

TheWii U Pro Controllerhas been developed for theWii Uconsole, the Wii console's successor.[7]Despite the visual similarities, it is incompatible with the Classic Controller; however, instead of or in addition to the Pro Controller, some Wii U games are compatible with the Classic Controller, especially games with flexible control schemes such asMario Kart 8andSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.While no Wii games are compatible with the Wii U Pro Controller because the Wii is a prior-generation system, successful efforts have been made to make the controller work on a Wii viahomebrew.[8]

Design[edit]

The Classic Controller is plugged into theWii Remotein order to be used. It features twoanalog sticks,aD-pad,face buttons labeled "a", "b", "x" and "y" (in lowercase), which bears resemblance to a standardSNEScontroller. Analog shoulder buttons labeled "L" and "R", and two digital "Z" buttons (labeled "ZL"and" ZR") are located more closely to the center axis on their respective sides. It also has a set of" – "," Home "and" + "buttons like those on the Wii Remote, with the" – "and" + "buttons additionally labeled" Select "and" Start ", respectively. The body of the Classic Controller measures 6.57 cm (2.59 in) tall, 13.57 cm (5.34 in) wide, and 2.6 cm (1.0 in) thick.[9]

The body of the controller contains slots on the underside, opened via a button at the top of the controller; the function of the slots was never officially clarified,[10][11]although third-party gaming accessory manufacturerNykoreleased a clip that snaps onto the slots and secures the Wii Remote upright behind the Classic Controller, provided that the safety jacket is removed. In addition to a grip shell, the clip contains storage for the controller's three foot cable.[12]While the only color available for the Classic Controller in most markets was white, a limited edition teal and gray version was released in tandem withMonster Hunter Gin Japan in 2009,[13]and in 2010,Sonic Colorswas bundled with a blue version in Australia.[14]

Uses[edit]

Main article:List of Wii games with traditional control schemes

The Classic Controller can be used with theVirtual Consoleas well as withcertain Wii and WiiWare games.Along with theNintendo GameCube controller,the Classic Controller is one of the controllers required to play certain Virtual Console games, such asSNESorNintendo 64titles, which require more buttons (and an analog stick in the case of the Nintendo 64 games) than theWii Remote.However, the Classic Controller cannot be used to playGameCubegames. When in the Wii Menu, the left analog stick takes control of the cursor when the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen. The Classic Controller can navigate through the Message Board, settings menus, andWii Shop Channel,but becomes inactive on all other channels except for the YouTube channel which the directional button is the only way to navigate through YouTube (except for using keyboard). While the Classic Controller is used, the Wii Remote it is connected to can still be used by another player, which can allow certain Wii games likeBust-A-Move BashandSpeedZoneto support up to eight players in multiplayer mode, with two players sharing one of the maximum four Wii controllers that can be linked to the console at once. As theWii Usupports Wii Remotes, this controller is also compatible with that console,[15]and some Wii U-specific games support it as well, such asTrine 2: Director's Cut.[16]The Classic Controller can also be used to navigate the Wii U home screen and menus.

Other versions[edit]

Classic Controller Pro[edit]

Classic Controller Pro
A black Classic Controller Pro
ManufacturerNintendo
TypeGamepad
GenerationSeventh generation
Eighth generation
ConnectivityAccessory connector plug

In early 2009, Nintendo announced theClassic Controller Prowhich functions the same as the original Classic Controller with the exception of the shoulder buttons, which are now digital trigger-shaped buttons arranged vertically rather than horizontally.[17]Instead of a SNES controller, this one is shaped more like aGameCube controller,and has an overall layout almost identical to aSonyDual Analog Controllerfor thePlayStation.Physical changes include the ZLand ZRbuttons, which are now full shoulder buttons, the addition of grips underneath the controller for additional stability,[18]and analog sticks which are spaced farther apart than the original. The cord is positioned on top of the controller rather than the bottom, and the spring-loaded attachment slot underneath the original model was removed. The Pro version was first released in Japan in August 2009 in white and black versions.[19]It was subsequently released in Europe and North America in November 2009[20]and April 2010, respectively (though only in black in Europe). The black version was available bundled withMonster Hunter Tri,Pro Evolution Soccer 2010,[21]andSD Gundam Gashapon Wars.[22]

Copies ofGoldeneye 007 Classic Editionwere bundled with a limited edition gold-colored Classic Controller Pro.

In addition to the standard colors, a black version with gold-colored artwork on the face was available bundled withSamurai Warriors 3in Japan, and a completely gold-colored version was available bundled in theGoldenEye 007 Classic Edition,and in Japan as a Club Nintendo reward.[23]A red version was packed with limited copies ofXenoblade Chroniclesin Europe,[24]and was eventually released separately in Europe as well.[25][26]

The L and R shoulder buttons are also no longer analog as they were on the original Classic Controller.

Wii U Fight Pad controller[edit]

Accessory maker PDP began releasing a line of officially licensed "Wired Fight Pad" controllers in 2014. Behaving identically to standard Classic Controller Pro models, they are based on the design and layout of theGameCube controller,but with the "+", "-", "Home", and dual shoulder buttons that the GameCube controller lacks. On launch, they were released inSuper Mariothemed variants, including Mario, Peach, Luigi and Yoshi-colored versions.[27][28]Four more variants, featuring Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, and Wario themes were released in February 2015, followed by Metal Mario, as well as Toad and Zero Suit Samus asGameStopexclusives.[29][30]

"Classic Edition" controllers[edit]

In July 2016, Nintendo announced the miniatureNES Classic Edition,packaged with one controller based on the originalNEScontroller.[31]Later in June 2017, Nintendo announced the miniatureSuper NES Classic Edition,packaged with two controllers based on the original SNES controllers depending on the region.[32]Like the Super Famicom Classic Controller released by Club Nintendo, both controllers feature a connector similar toNunchuksand Classic Controllers.

The controllers for the NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition can be plugged into their respective consoles. They are also compatible with the Wii and Wii U, as the controllers are recognized as Classic Controllers when plugged into a Wii Remote, which can be used to playVirtual Consolegames on Wii and Wii U. While the controllers are also technically compatible with Wii and Wii U games that support the Classic Controller, it can be difficult or impossible to properly play certain games with these particular controllers because of the simple, primitive button layouts of the NES and SNES controllers they represent, with both controllers lacking the Classic Controller's analog sticks, the Z shoulder buttons and the HOME button, and the NES controller lacking the SNES controller's shoulder buttons and two extra face buttons. With the case of certain Virtual Console titles on Wii U, you can change button mappings to your preference.

Legal issues[edit]

Anascape Ltd filed a lawsuit against Nintendo claiming that the Classic Controller and other Nintendo devices violated Anascape's "six degrees of freedom" interface device patent. In July 2008, the court ruled in favor of Anascape. Nintendo was ordered to stop selling the Classic Controller in the United States until further notice. Nintendo exercised the right to continue selling the Classic Controller pending a verdict at theU.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.[33]On April 13, 2010, Nintendo won the appeal, and the previous court decision was reversed.[34]

See also[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related toWii Classic Controller.

References[edit]

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