Gamecube controllers on Wii problem, please help!

[8-bitNesMan]

Sorry if this has been asked already, I did a search and didn't find any threads on it. So I downloaded Contra Rebirth last night and attempted to use a Wavebird. My Wii would not recognize it, only the Wiimote. I also tried it with some VC NES titles(SMB 3, Punch-Out!!) and the result was the same. At this point I thought maybe the batteries in the Wavebird were too weak so I tried a wired Nintendo brand Cube controller and still no luck. I went and got Wario Ware out (Gamecube version) and booted it up with the Cube controller plugged in. It would get to the memory card screen and lock up. I know the Cube controller and Cube titles take away Wiimote functionality but the Cube controller was doing nothing for me either. I have used my Cube controllers on the Wii before but it's been a while and probably a couple of updates ago. I also tried multiple ports thinking maybe that was it but no luck there either. I am running the 4.1 firmware and no mods or anything of that nature. Anybody got any ideas on this one? Thanks!

[BetaWolf47]

Are you certain you've got the controller plugged in the correct port? Remember that Wii's Gamecube controller ports are in reverse order.

[8-bitNesMan]

I did think about that. I didn't try every port but I did try more than one. I'm just not understanding because I have never had a problem getting my Wii to recognize the GC controllers before last night. I am going to try again after work and see if I can figure out what the problem is. I may have to call Nintendo's tech support *UGH*

[8-bitNesMan]

Thanks BetaWolf, that did the trick! Here's my sign I plugged it into the port closest to the power button and it worked like a charm. Also thanks to the 50+ folks who read my question and didn't say a word :P

[BetaWolf47]

Hooray! It seems that your copy of Wario Ware is faulty! Rejoice! ...wait