Product Description

Make sure you put your foot down and go go go, in the next instalment in the iconic Mario Kart series. Mario and all of his much loved pals are planning to make a spectacular return in this definitive version of Mario Kart, providing the most action packed racing fun in the series. Mario Kart Wii will come bundled with a new and intuitive accessory ? the Wii Wheel which makes it one of the most accessible Mario Kart games to date and will allow even complete novices to compete on this title. For those more familiar on the Mario Kart series, Nintendo have covered all the bases with this title by offering five different control options: Wii Wheel, Wii Remote turned on side, Wii remote and nunchuck, classic controller and even the the Nintendo Gamecube controller, these variety of control options mean Mario Kart can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of there experience or level. Mario Kart Wii combines all the much-loved features from the series, and much more. Mario Kart Wii will serve up a whole new host of stunning new tracks, characters, weapons, and vehicles. If you are looking for world ranking domination you can take on up to 11 players simultaneously world wide using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service which will offer you the chance to race other players across the globe in a nail-biting contest of speed and skil! If you prefer to keep the rivalry a little closer to home? Try the multiplayer mode, in which up to 4 people will be able to challenge each other in the comfort of their own living room.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• Model: rvlrrmce
• Released on: 2008-04-11
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Nintendo Wii
• Dimensions: 4.00 pounds

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Drivers, start your engines!

Nintendo is bringing Mario and his friends with their finely tuned racing machines back and this time to the Nintendo Wii. With 3 different control styles and a Wii Wheel included in the box, Mario Kart Wii is bound to be the best in the series. The worldwide race is on with a whole new set of tricks, tracks, and ways to play! Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions. Mario Kart Wii draws on courses and battle arenas from every game in the series - not to mention tons of new ones - the true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits will finally be crowned.

Wii Wheel Included!

New Intense Tracks and Tricks View larger.

Cool new car designs View larger.

Mario and his friends are back and ready to race once again in Mario Kart Wii! Experience new tracks, enhanced Wii graphics, extraordinary gameplay and much more! Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits. Players can have multiplayer races on any open courses or battle in arenas. Also included with Mario Kart Wii is the Wii Wheel! Now you can feel like your Mario and steering to avoid obstacles and doing incredible stunts - in the safety of your home of course.


Game Features:

• The Wii Wheel transforms the Wii Remote; controller into a steering wheel that feels natural in anyone's hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk; controller offer a classic control style for the Mario Kart veteran. In either configuration, players can perform speed-boosting tricks with a shake of the Wii Remote.
• Players can race as their favourite Nintendo character, or even as themselves! Mario Kart Wii lets players race with their personalized Mii; characters. And racers will see other Mii characters they have created cheering from the sidelines on some race courses.
• Players can compete with up to three friends in their living room. Or challenge up to 11 opponents via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the biggest Mario Kart race yet. All tracks and modes of play are available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and players can visit the Mario Kart Channel to compete in tournaments, check rankings, see when their friends are playing and download ghost data.
• Cruise new tracks and arenas or tour classic courses from Super Mario Kart;, Mario Kart; 64, Mario Kart;: Super Circuit;, Mario Kart;: Double Dash!!; and Mario Kart; DS. Tired of riding on four wheels? Bust out one of the new motorbikes for special tricks and techniques.

Characters
Nintendo favourites Mario;, Luigi;, Peach;, Yoshi;, Donkey Kong;, Wario;, Bowser; and Toad;, plus a host of new faces-including your own! Get into the game and put your Mii; character behind the wheel.

Special Powers/Weapons/Moves/Features
Whether racing around an obstacle-filled track or battling in an arena, drifting and tossing items are the keys to Mario Kart success. Players can shake the Wii Remote while launching off a ramp to pull off a trick that will temporarily boost their speed. When riding a bike, players can gain additional speed by flicking the Wii Remote up and popping a wheelie

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
Keeping in the tradition of Mario Kart, Nintendo has pushed multiplayer racing even further utilizing the Wii's built in Wi-Fi Connection. There are two options for races and battles over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: up to 12 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or up to 10 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with two people playing locally.

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Customer Reviews

5-star multiplayer, 0-star single player
If you're going to play with friends online, then this is an awesome game. But the single-player campaign is BROKEN. It's the least fair game I have ever played; you often get bombarded with power-ups and go from first to last, through no fault of your own, in sight of the finish line of the last race of a Grand Prix, and whoops! No trophy for you. Nintendo, what were you thinking?

Great fun!
My son got this for his 9th birthday last week and I have had to prise him away most mornings before school and as soon as my husband comes home from work they are racing one another round numerous tracks, laughter ringing around the house.

Well worth the money - the wheel is useful but you can play without, in fact my daughter prefers using just the Wii remote.

The more you play, the more tracks and characters are unlocked. It's not just about winning the race, it's the fun aspect. I caught my children playing with a young boy from Japan yesterday - so even if you are on your lonesome you can choose an opponent from around the world.

I thoroughly recommend this game for all ages - buy it!

A Wheel Revolution
The second you open the box you know that Mario Kart Wii is going to be one special game. The package comes complete with the new Wii Wheel accessory, a great innovation in gaming accessibility. The Wii Wheel allows anyone new to Mario Kart to be able to pick up and play the game with an element of ease. As for the game itself, it's traditional Mario Kart and the best way to play is as always multi-player. The game design is brilliant and you can have moments where you reach a peak of excitement approaching the finishing line way ahead of your friends only to be destroyed by the host of novelty weapons that your friends use against you. The online mode is excellent, 12 players can compete online whether they're your friends or a seasoned random from anywhere in the world it adds an extra element of competition to the game and allows the joys of the multi-player mode to be recreated all the time.

Having always been a fan of Mario Kart I was always going to look at this game through rose tinted glasses but it really doesn't disappoint. There are 32 tracks to choose from and 16 of those are from the Mario Kart back catalogue. There is the inclusion of motorcycles which provide the user with more vehicle choice, each vehicle having its own stats which can make or break your race. Even the time trials have taken a new approach allowing you to compare your scores online to your friends and to race against the ghosts of some of the best, a great way to improve your own racing ability.

I would highly recommend this game to be your next inclusion in your Wii games library. To unlock all characters and vehicles will take you time and the new online mode will keep you hooked long after you've said `just one more race.' Well done Nintendo.