Wii U's GameCube controller will support more than just Smash Bros. [updated]

Correction at 10:21 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8: According to Nintendo, “Please note the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U is compatible with Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U specifically — it is not compatible with any other Wii U software. The adapter is also not compatible with Wii, and we apologize for any confusion prompted by our earlier listing.”

To appease long-time fans of the Super Smash Bros. fighting-game franchise, Nintendo is releasing a GameCube controller adapter for the Wii U. Now, we’re finding out that you can use that classic input device to control a bunch of other games on the company’s home console.