Nintendo Rep Says GameCube Software Will be Downloadable on Wii U **UPDATED**

When questioned about backwards compatibility regarding the GameCube on Wii U, this Nintendo rep may have let some very interesting news slip:

NG: I noticed on backwards compatibility at the press conference that the GameCube was missing.  Why is this?

AM: You know it’s interesting that you bring up backwards compatibility and Nintendo’s history usually goes back one system.  The Wii was compatible with GameCube and Wii U will be compatible with Wii and that’s pretty traditional in launches from Nintendo.

NG: So the Wii U will not support the discs or accessories?

AM: Actually the GameCube discs will not be compatible with Wii U, but a number of the games that were playable on GameCube can be downloaded from WiiWare.

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UPDATE: Nintendo has since made a statement regarding downloadable GameCube games on the Wii U. Nintendo states that the Wii U won't play GameCube games, but they aren't confirming downloadable GameCube software.