NES/SNES/N64/Gamecube controller to Wiimote circuit

A small circuit to connect a NES, SNES, N64 or Gamecube controller to a Wiimote. Can be installed inside a controller for a permanent conversion or used to build a custom adapter.

Now also compatible with the NES and SNES Classic editions.

  • This board (component side)
  • Wiring diagram (see downloads)
  • Example: NES controller
  • Example: NES controller conversion (old version shown)
  • Wiring diagram (old version)

Description

This circuit makes it possible to use a NES, SNES, N64 or Gamecube controller on a Wii or Wii-U by connecting to the wiimote as a classic controller. Ideal for Wii virtual console games on systems without gamecube ports.

Features:
  • Supports N64 controllers (Official and most 3rd party, including the Hori Mini)
  • Support for Gamecube controllers. (Wavebird not supported)
  • Supports official SNES controllers.
  • Supports standard NES controllers. (NES advantage not supported)
  • Works on Wii and Wii U (through a Wii remote - not included)
  • 8 N64 Button mappings available (details here)
  • 3 SNES button mappings available.
  • 2 Selectable N64 joystick response curves (details here)
  • 5 Gamecube button mappings available (see manual)
  • Low latency (less than 3ms)
  • Compatible with American, European and Japanese controllers and consoles.
  • Firmware version 2.1.0
This product is an implementation of the following open source project: Extenmote: NES, SNES, N64 or Gamecube controller on Wii or Wii U via the Wiimote..

Ordering

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In stock : Ships within 5 business days unless noted otherwise (out of stock, pre-order, holidays, etc).
For the Golden Week Japanese holidays, orders placed from April 27 (2025) to May 7 will only be shipped after May 8.

Item #BRD-EXTENMOTE
DescriptionNes/Snes/N64/Gamecube to Wiimote: Assembled and programmed
Price$13.99
Country of originJapan

We normally ship within 5 days (excluding week-ends and holidays) after payment.
Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change without notice.

Download(s) & Link(s)

DescriptionLink
Board wiring sheetwiring_extenmote_large.pdf
N64 Instructions sheet for version 1.6+ (English)n64_extenmote_sheet_rev1.3_en.pdf
N64 Instructions sheet for version 1.6+ (French)n64_extenmote_sheet_rev1.3_fr.pdf
N64 Instructions sheet for version 1.6+ (Japanese)n64_extenmote_sheet_rev1.3_ja.pdf
Gamecube Instructions sheet for version 1.7+ (English)gc_extenmote_sheet_rev1.7_en.pdf
Gamecube Instructions sheet for version 1.7+ (French)gc_extenmote_sheet_rev1.7_fr.pdf
GamecubeInstructions sheet for version 1.7+ (Japanese)gc_extenmote_sheet_rev1.7_ja.pdf
Online user guidehttp://www.raphnet-tech.com/support/manuals/snes_to_wiimote/index.php
Board wiring sheet (old version)extenmote_wiring1.pdf

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