Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Compatible Consoles & Controllers

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is exclusively playable on the Nintendo Wii (and Wii U via backward compatibility).

Compatibility Details

• Wii (RVL-001 / RVL-101): Native platform. Requires Wii Remote + Nunchuk, Classic Controller, or GameCube Controller (via ports on top/front of original RVL-001).
• Wii U (WUP-001 / WUP-101): Playable via Wii Mode (backward compatibility). Requires Wii Remote + Classic Controller Pro or GameCube Controller + Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter. Does not support Wii U GamePad for gameplay.
• GameCube: Incompatible. Different architecture; Melee is the GC entry.
• Switch: Incompatible. Ultimate is the Switch entry. No NSO legacy access for Brawl.
• Wii Mini (RVL-201): Compatible (no GameCube ports/controllers; no online).

Control Options Summary