A tweet from NOA seems to offer proof that your old GameCube controllers as well as the upcoming PDP controller will be useable on the Wii U via an adapter (and on your old GameCube console).

The bottom line for me is - can I plug this thing into my actual GameCube console? I'm beginning to think the answer is, Yes. Was it a fully GameCube compatible controller or just a similar design for exclusive use with the Wii U? The obtuse wording reminded me of George Carlin's line, 'Do you know what 'real lemon flavor' means?. Other's used language like 'in the style of' or 'inspired by' which left me wondering what the actual product would be. Some news outlets made it sound like the GameCube controller of the early 2000's was coming back. It seemed that PDP (Performance Designed Products) would be partnering with Nintendo to create this controller. Obviously this is an enduring controller and console.Ībout a week ago, stories started appearing about an upcoming GameCube 'inspired' controller for the Wii U with a specific focus on working with Super Smash Bros. My local GameStop still has GC-compatible controllers for sale. Nintendo has a long track record of elongating the life cycle of their games with awesome backwards compatibility. The Wii is still fresh in our minds with it's 4-ports and dual memory card compatibility with the GameCube. During the span of SSB, many gamers agree that the GameCube controller was the best device for the game. Spanning several Nintendo consoles, it is making it's way to the Wii U with a unique controller option. has been a fan favorite bringing together a host of different characters into one game for an all out brawl! It provides a more family-friendly fighting scenario without bloodshed and glorified KOs.

An NOA tweet confirms both GameCube controller adapter & inspired design from PDP for Wii U

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