Wii Classic Controller

So I've finally found a classic controller for the Wii and downloaded Super Mario World and Mario for NES. Playing NES games with the Wiimote feels very familiar, even though the controller is slightly longer and the buttons are slightly smaller compared to the original NES gamepad. The same can be said of the classic controller, everything is a bit smaller than a SNES controller but it remains very responsive. After trying to play Super Mario World with a game cube controller I recommend that you shell out the 19.99 and just get a classic controller. My only gripe about the set up is that like the Nunchuck, the controller plugs into the Wiimote, but it is a small price to pay to better enjoy Nintendo's Virtual Console.

Wii Accessories and Avalibility

So I now own a Nintendo Wii, the frustrations in attempting to find one will be discussed in another post. Trying to find accessories for the Wii in February israther ridiculous. As a new owner I have been dying to try out the Virtual console.

Growing up I never owned SNES. Instead I had the original Nintendo and Sega Genesis so when Super Mario World made an appearance on the virtual console, I was sold. I would finally get a chance to play through the entire game. All that I had to do was buy a Nintendo points card, a virtual console controller and download the game. Easier said than done. Where the hell can you get a controller? I've looked at BestBuy, Target, Wal-mart, Circuit City. Point cards and the Wii classic controller are nowhere to be found. I am aware you can play virtual console games with a game cube controller, but there's just something about playing with Mario and Yoshi using that SNES style controller. Also, no I'm not using my credit card to download the game, I have no self control. I will just end up getting every crappy virtual console game ever. I'll stick to the cards as it was designed for children to be able to get games. Consider me a child.

Lastly, as I await the availability of a controller I've decided that Nintendo needs to drop down the prices of games. Right now they are priced outside of an impulse buy. These games have been out for a while and unless they are classic gems customers will be hesitant or at least think about such purchases. At 2-5 dollars a pop people will buy them in a heartbeat.

Reviews and thoughts regarding the controller and virtual console are to come once I find them. Don't hold your breath. I've been trying to play super mario world for a while now.