There are two versions of the Classic Controller, the original Classic Controller and the Classic Controller Pro. The LEDs farthest from the center are pointed slightly outwards, the LEDs closest to the center are pointed slightly inwards, while the rest are pointed straight forward. The board is used for an extensive array of fun and dynamic activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games. The Remote should be pointed approximately towards the Sensor Bar; precise pointing is not necessary so long as it is within the limited viewing angle of the Wii Remote.

S. [123] On August 24, 2009 Nintendo and Hillcrest reached a settlement, although the terms were not publicly disclosed. The removable silicone sleeve wraps around the Wii Remote to provide a better grip, and cushioning to protect the Wii Remote if dropped. He expressed that "What we found is that the reason we wanted to have a Zapper is when you hold a Wii Remote, it can be difficult for some people to keep a steady hand.

The two shoulder buttons, formerly named Z1 and Z2 respectively, had been reshaped and renamed since the Game Developers Conference. According to an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, the idea of a Zapper-type expansion formed when the Wii Remote was first created. Dolphin is the best Wii emulator as well as the best GameCube emulator available and as it happens, there is also a Dolphin emulator core available for RetroArch, which is what brings us to this guide on how to set up RetroArch to play Wii games.

Before using the Wii Component Cable, make sure your TV can accept component video connections - they are usually marked Y, PB, PR and are coloured green, blue and red.The Wii LAN Adapter connects to one of the two USB ports on the rear of the Wii console, providing a connection point for a LAN cable (sold separately) leading to your broadband modem.