Back to the future - Nintendo reveals classic controller for Wii
Nintendo has revealed an additional controller for the Wii, along with its revolutionary remote controller and nunchuk expansion. Labelled the ‘Classic Controller’, it is similar in appearance to that of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
The classic controller’s design has a distinct resemblance to the SNES model, with the addition of two analog thumbsticks. It also features a cross pad, eight buttons used for gameplay - four on the top surface - and select, home and start buttons. The button setup appears to include all buttons available on a standard Wii remove + nunchuk configuration.
The new controller has been unveiled on Nintendo’s Japanese website, however, there was no announcement at its pre-E3 press conference.
The classic controller is expected to be used for playing old titles from previous Nintendo systems that were meant to be played with a standard joypad.
It appears that the classic controller is connected to the Wii remote just like the nunchuk expansion, and will thus be able to be operated wirelessly - presumably with the Wii remote doing the wireless work and possibly even powering the controller.
It is still unclear whether the classic controller will ship with the Wii unit or be sold separately.
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