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Explanation and practical tips about games, consoles and accessories.

Accessory guide

Wii Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro: which suits you?

Compare Wii Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro: shape, connection to the Wii Remote and game-specific support matter.

Console Guide

Buying a Wii U without a GamePad? Learn what an already configured console can do and why setup, settings and certain games still need the GamePad.

Accessory guide

Do you need a Wii Wheel for Mario Kart Wii? Learn what the plastic wheel does, which controller it needs and how to check other racing games.

Game comparison

Buying Pokémon Red, Blue or Yellow for Game Boy? Compare starters, Pikachu, the Kanto adventure and checks for an original cartridge.

Game comparison

Compare Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal: Johto, day and night, Crystal's extras, compatible handhelds and batteries in original cartridges.

Game comparison

Buying Pokémon FireRed or LeafGreen for Game Boy Advance? Compare versions, Kanto, trading and wireless adapters when choosing a used cartridge.

Game Guide

Playing together on Game Boy Advance? Discover link cable games and check how many handhelds, cables and cartridges your setup needs.

Game Guide

Prefer buttons on Nintendo DS? Explore examples and learn the difference between button controls, touch menus and stylus minigames.

Accessory guide

Using Skylanders figures on another console? Check the game, generation and exceptions before buying used figures.