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May 20, 2009 2:05 PM PDT

Wii adapter lets you BYO retro video game controller

by Jeff Bakalar
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(Credit: Komodo/Innex)

Sure, we really liked the Nyko Wing Wireless Classic Controller for use with the Nintendo Wii, but if we could choose any controller to use with Virtual Console games, it would be the originals themselves.

Developer Komodo may have come up with a device that could pacify these desires. With the Retro Adapter (to be distributed by Innex), you'll be able to use original NES, Super Nintendo, and Nintendo 64 controllers with Wii Virtual Console games.

The adapter itself resembles that of a Nintendo 64 console and has three female ports for each system. It connects to your Wii via an open GameCube port. What's even better, the Retro Adapter will work with both first- and third-party accessories, so that no-name Nintendo 64 controller you have laying around may just do the trick. In case you're wondering, yes, you'll be able to use an analog control on the N64 controller as well.

Innex plans on officially announcing the Komodo Retro Adapter at E3 2009. While retail availability isn't yet solidified, you should be able to grab the accessory online by mid-June for around $20.

Before covering games and gear for CNET Reviews, Jeff Bakalar dabbled in film and video production. An avid writer, reader, and gamer, Jeff is also an obsessive New Jersey Devils hockey fan. Catch him live every day as the co-host of CNET's infamous podcast, The 404.
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by Afronerd May 22, 2009 1:32 AM PDT
I wonder if there are any n64 controllers with a firm joystick left in the world
These would be great for NES and SNES games though
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by sfdxsm May 22, 2009 6:31 AM PDT
I can say I have two n64 controllers with decent joysticks on them.
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by the_iceman May 22, 2009 8:22 AM PDT
I must be in the minority, but I'd much rather use a regular wireless controller than those other weird things the wii uses now.
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by Muhammad I. May 22, 2009 10:32 AM PDT
haha...female ports...i get it
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by kennrayman June 24, 2009 8:31 PM PDT
well junes almost over and I still cant find one with no release announced at innex so in the words of cartman..."screw you guys, I'm goin home"
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