Can the Nintendo Wii play video games released for the GameCube?

Can the Nintendo Wii play video games released for the GameCube?

Bill Kunkel (Editor-in-Chief, "Tips & Tricks" Magazine) gives expert video advice on: What are some games that show off the capabilities of the Nintendo Wii?; What are the best qualities of the Nintendo Wii? and more...

Yes it can. GameCube games go right in; fit right in the slot. You can also download earlier Nintendo games. I believe you can go all the way back to the original Nintendo NES, the Super Nintendo, the N64; all those systems, and of course, all you have to do if you want to play them using the original controllers again is just buy a plug-in that will hook into your wireless. Wii-mote is what they call them.