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Wii Version of Twilight Princess to Require Wiimote

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the wiitastic dept.

1up is reporting that the Wii version of Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will require the use of the Wiimote. The GameCube controller for the Wii will not be usable for the Wii version of the game, despite the fact that the game will also be coming out on the Cube. This has provoked discussion that the Wii version of the game may include extra content or gameplay elements, which will make it unplayable with the GameCube controller. From the article: "Many had hoped Nintendo would allow for dual Wii and GameCube support ala a number of upcoming Wii releases, but Nintendo appears confident enough in its design that hardened fans will have to pick up the GameCube release if they're that hardcore. You still have time to decide which one sways you, as both versions will be launched simultaneously during Wii's launch date this fall."

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  1. Re:USB Human Interface Device by ZakuSage · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Uh huh, I know. You can't use your XBox controller on Xbox 360. You can't use your PS1 or PS2 controller on PS3. Therefore, 360 and PS3 don't support all their previous controllers.

  2. But why is it the case? by tepples · · Score: 0, Redundant
    You can't use your PS1 or PS2 controller on PS3.

    The PlayStation 3 console runs a Linux operating system. In order for what you said to be true, one of the following has to be the case:

    1. PS3 Linux does not allow homebrew programs to run at all.
    2. PS3 Linux allows homebrew programs to run but does not allow them to read USB HID gamepads through the system's USB port.

    Which is more likely?