The Classic Controller is a controller designed for Virtual Console titles that is an attachment for the Wii Remote.
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The Classic Controller is a traditional gaming controller for games that support it. Unlike the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combination, the Classic Controller's layout similar to the Super Nintendo's controller layout. It does not have an accelerometer or a gyroscope, therefore developers use it for players that don't prefer motion controls. It plugs into the Wii Remote as an attachment and can have its own cursor on supported software. The back of the controller has two unused slots that were said to be for attaching the Wii Remote to the back of it.
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Anascape lawsuit[]
In 2008, Anascape sued Nintendo for violating their patents with its GameCube and Wii controlers.[1] It was later appealed.[2]
Classic Controller Pro[]
In 2009, the Classic Controller was redesigned with grips and analog shoulder buttons removed. The controller also had more variations in colors. This redesign also got rid of the unused slots, moving the cable to the top.
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