Update:

We have new information on the extent of the new GameCube controller adaptor's compatibility. Contrary to the report below, it will allow GameCube controllers to function exclusively with Super Smash Bros. on Wii U.

In a statement issued to IGN, Nintendo said: "The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U is compatible with Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U specifically – it is not compatible with any other Wii U software. The adapter is also not compatible with Wii and we apologise for any confusion."

Today has been a good day for Nintendo fans , with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U release dates, confirmation that Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is, well, on track for a holiday release , and now the news that your GameCube controllers will work with games other than just Smash.According to the product description of the GameCube controller adapter for Wii U on the company's UK site , the adapter will render useful your GameCube controller for any game that already supports the Wii Classic Controller, Wii Classic Controller Pro, and Wii U Pro Controller.It makes sense that adapting the controllers for use with the Wii U would be all-encompassing, since the adapter is just translating the information from the GameCube controller into something the Wii U can understand.It will be interesting to see what impact this has, if any, on the secondary market for used GameCube controllers. The WaveBird, Nintendo's wireless GameCube controller, was confirmed to work with the adapter, and is currently selling on eBay for between $20 and upwards of $30 USD . The wired versions are going for around $20 USD.We've reached out to Nintendo for comment on the matter and will update you when we hear more. When we asked initially when the announcement was first made, Nintendo told us they had "no other details." So if you haven't already, will you be bum-rushing your closet to dig up your old controllers? Or are you a diehard who never put them away to begin with? Let us know below.

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