Considering buying a wii but want the one that plays gamecube games. How do I tell...

murphyebass · 2012-11-23 16:47:15

Hi guys, Considering buying a wii but want the one that plays gamecube games. How do I tell whether its the old wii which did play them vs the newer wii that cant play them? I've googled this and cant find the answer. Is there a serial number or something simple that I can tell by looking at it as I dont have any gamecube…

23-11-2012 05:47PM

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murphyebass

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Hi guys,

Considering buying a wii but want the one that plays gamecube games.

How do I tell whether its the old wii which did play them vs the newer wii that cant play them?

I've googled this and cant find the answer.

Is there a serial number or something simple that I can tell by looking at it as I dont have any gamecube games / controllers yet obviously to just test it.

Thanks in advance.
Eoin

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#2 23-11-2012 06:03PM

Mr.Saturn

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The Wii Family Model doesn't have a flap on its left-hand side for Gamecube controllers and memory cards, and it generally comes in a box like this.

So, yes, look for the flap if you're buying second hand, and if not, just look for a box unlike the one above, that should pretty much do it.

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