3-in-1 Virtual Retro Adapter Connects Old School Controllers to Nintendo Wii

[wraggster]

Backwards compatibility has reached a new level of cool with the launch of the 3-in-1 Virtual Retro Adaptor that allows gamers to connect NES, SNES, and N64 controllers directly to the Nintendo Wii video game console.

By accessing the GameCube port that is built in to the Wii system, the 3-in-1 Virtual Retro Adaptor allows gamers to enjoy older, "retro" games using the original controllers for NES, SNES, and N64.

The Retro Adaptor, developed by Komodo and exclusively distributed by Innex.

Product Highlights:
-Compatible with Nintendo Wii Virtual Console
-Connects Through GameCube Port
-Compatible with 1st and 3rd Party Controllers
-Compatible with NES, SNES, and N64 Controllers
-Analog Function Available for N64 Controllers
-Suggested Retail Price: $19.99
-Launch Date: Mid June

"Whether you're a young kid or middle aged gaming fanatic, the Retro Adapter is perfect for controlling all the great Nintendo titles from the last 25 years," stated Titi Ngoy, President of Innex. "The Retro Adapter allows you to step back in time and play all the classics the way they were meant to be played using the original controllers. The old school is now the new cool."

About Innex
Innex was launched in 2004 as a distributor of video game related products with a particular emphasis on video game peripherals. The company has experienced exceptional growth in just five years and is poised to become one of the leading providers of gaming accessories worldwide. In addition to its extensive global distribution capabilities, Innex also provides its business partners with the opportunity to develop their own private label brands by offering an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) program. Simultaneously, Innex has positioned itself as a product sourcing agent, providing expert consultation to companies looking for specific video game related products that are either unavailable through other vendors, or difficult to find or manufacture. http://www.innexinc.com

[grossaffe]

I'd love to see what it would take to build something along these lines without having to take apart a GCN controller to do it. Already have something like this for my PC.