Gamecube Controller not an option in Dolphin

Libretro Cores
#1

I’m trying to play Wii games, using the dolphin core, that are compatible with Gamecube controllers, except “Gamecube Controller” is not showing as an option in Quick Menu>Controls when I have a Wii game loaded.

It shows up for Gamecube titles, and I know for sure that Rampage Total Destruction supports the Gamecube controller. I also tried Resident Evil 4 (Wii ver) to make sure I wasn’t crazy.

For something like Resident Evil, you ‘can’ just switch it to “Wiimote+Classic Controller” but there’s a few games, like Rampage, that support GC pads, but not Classic Controllers.

There’s also layout differences, and on screen prompt differences, etc etc.

Am I doing something wrong? I even tried loading up a Gamecube game, setting the controller type to “Gamecube Controller” and then saving a core remap - but when you go back to the Wii games it just doesn’t respond at all and now it says just “RetroPad”.

Dolphin (Wii) Controller confusion
#2

Someone has to add Gamecube Controller Compatibility for Wii Mode

#3

Hi, bro, are you find some methods to solve this problem? I have the same problem with you and i don’t know how to solve this. In fact, about three month ago there still have the “Gamecube Classic Controllers” option,but recently i can’t find it in the menu.

#4

There is a Gamecube version of Resident Evil 4.

I get around this problem by using the standalone version of Dolphin with my PowerA Gamecube pad and official Wiimotes.

#5

It’s been some time since I took a look at the state of this. I don’t know if the dolphin core has even been updated since this post honestly.

For me It’s not about playing the games, there’s a million ways to do that (and then some). I’m more concerned with available options, preservation of presentation, and authentic experience.

Unfortunately I do not have the knowledge required to edit/improve things like this myself so all I can really do is test scenarios out and report outcomes; at best build a case for it’s usefullness.

#6

Just checked again, and yeah still no option for Gamecube controllers in Wii games. :frowning: