Wii U virtual console question

[Gooseberrysoda]

I'm just days away from getting my Wii U in the mail, but since there isn't a game arriving that interests me until august, I've decided to start up a virtual console wishlist. The thing is, I can't seem to get a straight answer from any website as to whether or not you can download regular Wii virtual console games. Help?

[CavZee]

Yeah, you can access the Wii Virtual Console service through Wii Mode. Though, you should be aware that if you want to use the new features (Off-TV play, button remapping, save states) you'll have to pay a $1.00 upgrade fee to get the Wii U version of said game when it releases there.

[Opa Opa]

They haven't combined the Wii and Wii U VC's yet?

[Gooseberrysoda]

Yeah, you can access the Wii Virtual Console service through Wii Mode. Though, you should be aware that if you want to use the new features (Off-TV play, button remapping, save states) you'll have to pay a $1.00 upgrade fee to get the Wii U version of said game when it releases there.

but not if I only want to play on the TV?

[CavZee]

Yeah, you can access the Wii Virtual Console service through Wii Mode. Though, you should be aware that if you want to use the new features (Off-TV play, button remapping, save states) you'll have to pay a $1.00 upgrade fee to get the Wii U version of said game when it releases there.

but not if I only want to play on the TV?

You'll have to play them in Wii Mode.

[Gooseberrysoda]

Yeah, you can access the Wii Virtual Console service through Wii Mode. Though, you should be aware that if you want to use the new features (Off-TV play, button remapping, save states) you'll have to pay a $1.00 upgrade fee to get the Wii U version of said game when it releases there.

but not if I only want to play on the TV?

You'll have to play them in Wii Mode.

wait shit do I need a wii controller/sensor bar then

[ZenErik]

Yes. You generally need a Wii remote for a Wii. Sensor bar comes with the Wii U.

[ninjainspandex]

Yes. You generally need a Wii remote for a Wii. Sensor bar comes with the Wii U.

the sensor bar only comes with the black Wii U 32 GB model AFAIK

[Gooseberrysoda]

Yes. You generally need a Wii remote for a Wii. Sensor bar comes with the Wii U.

no shit? cool! wasn't aware.

the sensor bar only comes with the black Wii U 32 GB model AFAIK

good thing I got the black one then

[ninjainspandex]

haha even if it didn't wii sensor bars are like $4 shipped on ebay