How to Read These Codes...

Certain conventions are used throughout the code book to refer to controllers, buttons, and the like. Here's an overview of the various notations you may see.

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Virtual Console Controller Notation

For Non-Nintendo game systems, Virtual Console button entries are listed according to their original system designations.

The Wii Classic Controller button mappings will be listed in the game's digital manual. GameCube button mappings may vary from game to game.

Sega Genesis Controller Wii Classic Controller Wii Remote (horizontal)

<A> Y A

<B> B [1]

<C> A [2]

<START> [+] [+]

<X>
(Six Button Controller) [L]

<Y>
(Six Button Controller) X

<Z>
(Six Button Controller) [R]

<MODE>
(Six Button Controller) [ZR]

<RESET>
Reset button on the system Use the Reset function in the Home menu.

Master System Controller Wii Classic Controller Wii Remote (horizontal)

<1> B [2]

<2> A (or Y) [1]

<PAUSE>
(On the system) [+] [+]

Rapid Fire
(Not present on Master System) Hold [ZL] and press any button to toggle between standard and rapid fire mode for that button only. Hold A+B and press any button.

Rapid Fire <1>
(Not present on Master System) [L]

Rapid Fire <2>
(Not present on Master System) [R]

Turbo Grafx Controller Wii Classic Controller Wii Remote (horizontal)

<I> A [2]

<II> B [1]

<RUN> [+] [+]

<SELECT> [-] [-]

<TURBO I> X A

<TURBO II> Y B

Neo Geo Controller Wii Classic Controller Wii Remote (horizontal)

<A> B [1]

<B> A [2]

<C> Y A

<D> X B

<SELECT> [-] [-]

<START> [+] [+]

Commodore 64 Joystick Wii Classic Controller Wii Remote (horizontal)

<B> (The C64 Joystick Button) A [2]

C64 Keyboard Press B on the Wii Remote to bring up a virtual keyboard. Point to a key with the Wii Remote and press A to "press" the key.

Virtual Console Arcade
Virtual Console Arcade titles don't appear to have a "standard" control scheme. Please consult the digital manual for button mappings. Code entries will be tailored to each game.

Sega Genesis Controller	Wii Classic Controller	Wii Remote (horizontal)
<A>	Y	A
<B>	B	[1]
<C>	A	[2]
<START>	[+]	[+]
<X> (Six Button Controller)	[L]
<Y> (Six Button Controller)	X
<Z> (Six Button Controller)	[R]
<MODE> (Six Button Controller)	[ZR]
<RESET> Reset button on the system	Use the Reset function in the Home menu.

Master System Controller	Wii Classic Controller	Wii Remote (horizontal)
<1>	B	[2]
<2>	A (or Y)	[1]
<PAUSE> (On the system)	[+]	[+]
Rapid Fire (Not present on Master System)	Hold [ZL] and press any button to toggle between standard and rapid fire mode for that button only.	Hold A+B and press any button.
Rapid Fire <1> (Not present on Master System)	[L]
Rapid Fire <2> (Not present on Master System)	[R]

Turbo Grafx Controller	Wii Classic Controller	Wii Remote (horizontal)
<I>	A	[2]
<II>	B	[1]
<RUN>	[+]	[+]
<SELECT>	[-]	[-]
<TURBO I>	X	A
<TURBO II>	Y	B

Neo Geo Controller	Wii Classic Controller	Wii Remote (horizontal)
<A>	B	[1]
<B>	A	[2]
<C>	Y	A
<D>	X	B
<SELECT>	[-]	[-]
<START>	[+]	[+]

Commodore 64 Joystick	Wii Classic Controller	Wii Remote (horizontal)
<B> (The C64 Joystick Button)	A	[2]
C64 Keyboard	Press B on the Wii Remote to bring up a virtual keyboard. Point to a key with the Wii Remote and press A to "press" the key.

Virtual Console Arcade Virtual Console Arcade titles don't appear to have a "standard" control scheme. Please consult the digital manual for button mappings. Code entries will be tailored to each game.