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Customer Reviews for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Model: RVLRRMCE
SKU: 8791195
UPC: 045496901004
SynopsisBrace yourself for a new set of tricks, tracks and ways to race. The included Wii Wheel transforms your Wii Remote into a steering wheel that feels great in your hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller supply a classic control style for veterans of this racing series. Either way, you'll be able to perform impressive speed-boosting tricks, such as jumps, flips and wheelies. You can zip through brand-new tracks and arenas, and also tour classic courses from Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash and Mario Kart DS. There are even options for trying all-new motorbikes that have their own special tricks and techniques. The action gets fast, furious and funny when you race in Mario Kart Wii.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8
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Customer Reviews for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Review 1 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Posted by: HomerJay
from Philadelphia, PA
on 02/18/2010
I'd only tried MarioKart for Wii once before, at a relative's house, but could immediately see how it could become addicting. Not surprisingly, when I received a Wii of my own, one of my earliest game purchases was MarioKart.
With its vibrant colors, cute characters and cartoonish approach to competition, MarioKart Wii upholds the stellar Nintendo approach of creating games that everyone can enjoy together. It would be impossible to summarize all of the individual elements of a game on a review site like this, so let's focus on the major themes.
Usability
A 7 out of 10 here. WIth every new generation of console, it seems new versions of games (and Mario Kart has a history spanning several platforms) need to pack in new features to show the capabilities of the new platform. That's all well and good, and the end result with Mario Kart Wii is a mind-blowing array when you combine the (1) multiple race course options, (2) features/obstacles you encounter on the courses, (3) race car options and (4) ways to play (one player, multiple players working as a team or against one another...not to mention the online versions). It's not that fewer options would necessarily improve the game, but what would help is the ability to turn some of that off and on based on the skill levels of the player(s).
A 7 out of 10 here. WIth every new generation of console, it seems new versions of games (and Mario Kart has a history spanning several platforms) need to pack in new features to show the capabilities of the new platform. That's all well and good, and the end result with Mario Kart Wii is a mind-blowing array when you combine the (1) multiple race course options, (2) features/obstacles you encounter on the courses, (3) race car options and (4) ways to play (one player, multiple players working as a team or against one another...not to mention the online versions). It's not that fewer options would necessarily improve the game, but what would help is the ability to turn some of that off and on based on the skill levels of the player(s).
Appearance
10 out of 10 (maybe 11 out of 10, really). The visual detail is remarkable (keep in mind, this is coming from soneone whose game playing days date to the Atari 2600, to be fair), and looks like a crayon factory exploded onto the screen. Bright, eye catching colors with clever design touches make this game as much a feast for the eyes as the mind.
10 out of 10 (maybe 11 out of 10, really). The visual detail is remarkable (keep in mind, this is coming from soneone whose game playing days date to the Atari 2600, to be fair), and looks like a crayon factory exploded onto the screen. Bright, eye catching colors with clever design touches make this game as much a feast for the eyes as the mind.
Family Appeal
9 out of 10. The very young and those with little to no familiarity with video games will find it hard to play along, moreso if you have an experienced gamer who ends up leaving the less talented in the proverbial dust. But if everyone playing can keep in mind the mantra that it's just a game, and has some fun when they drive their car into the middle of the ocean or off a cliff, Mario Kart Wii can be a fun bonding experience for everyone.
9 out of 10. The very young and those with little to no familiarity with video games will find it hard to play along, moreso if you have an experienced gamer who ends up leaving the less talented in the proverbial dust. But if everyone playing can keep in mind the mantra that it's just a game, and has some fun when they drive their car into the middle of the ocean or off a cliff, Mario Kart Wii can be a fun bonding experience for everyone.
All in all, there's a good reason Mario Kart Wii remains so popular. It's quite simply an amazing game that showcases the Wii system in all its glory, and helps explain why Wii is as popular as it is.
What's great about it: Family friendly fun that offers ample opportunity to explore and learn
What's not so great: Can be overwhelming to understand initially.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+42points
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Review 2 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Posted by: seebow
from St. Louis, MO
on 05/03/2008
I have been a Maio Kart fan since the Super Mario Kart first came out on the Super NES. Then I was a fan of Mario Kart on the 64. Then I was a fan of Mario Kart on the Gamecube. Now there is the Mario Kart Wii.
Big selection of characters to choose from, great control with the Wii Wheel, all new power ups, tricks, tracks, carts and the motorbikes! The game makes really good use of the Wiimote.
The graphics aren't that much better than the gamecube, but that really didn't bother me. The sounds are what you would expect from Mario Kart.
Better yet, the Wii version is online ready! Join the WFC or play against a buddy over the internet. The WFC puts players against total strangers all over the world to compete.
What's great about it: New courses, new vehicles, new power-ups!
What's not so great: not enough time in a day to play
I would recommend this to a friend!
+35points
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Review 3 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Review 4 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Perfect, don't change a thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: momozozo
from madison,wi
on 01/22/2012
My whole family love this game and the ages of us range from 8-59!!! We are obsessed!!! Almost all of us have beat the game but you can still go back a replay all the cups my mom is not at all a gamer but still loves it even though she has not unlocked 100cc!!!
THIS GAME RULES, NO RACE FOR 1ST PLACE!!!!!!!
What's great about it: Every thing
What's not so great: scratches easily
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Gave as gift to my kids.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Eli82
from Villa Park, IL
on 01/19/2012
My kids love this game. So do I, it brought back memories when I used to play it with my nintendo.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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Review 6 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Review 7 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
fun game
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: anka
from Shoreline
on 01/11/2012
The game is fun, it was delivered sooner than I expected (backordered), the price was excellent- I search for it several stores! It is a great game for 9 y.o. My son and I are very happy with it.
What's great about it: fun, fast
What's not so great: could get you to move a bit
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Excellent for the Whole Family!!!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Very much wanted a family game for the whole family, but yet one that the graphics would not break down with multiplayers as the Cars Race O Rama game does. Mario Kart fulfills that. The whole family can enjoy it and the graphics are awesome even in multiplayer mode. Even the 3 year likes it, even though she does not really understand how to drive. Our 7 year old does as well as I do most of the time and my wife even enjoys the game. Great family game overall with great graphics and control. Glad we spent the extra to get a quality game.
What's great about it: Great for the whole family and great graphics.
What's not so great: More options for multiplayer modes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
great
Customer Rating
5.0
kids love the game
purchased online and had shipped to the store.
sat on the truck at the store for 2 days. i had to make someone go out on the truck and find my games. almost didn't get them in time for christmas
purchased online and had shipped to the store.
sat on the truck at the store for 2 days. i had to make someone go out on the truck and find my games. almost didn't get them in time for christmas
so 5 stars on the product
1 star on the service
1 star on the service
What's great about it: kids love it
What's not so great: had to make best buy employee go out on the truck and get my order that had been there for 2 days
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Kids love it
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Shannon03
from KY
on 08/10/2011
My kids both love Mario Kart. They play this game all the time.
What's great about it: Great fun
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
its sooooooo fun
Customer Rating
5.0
Difficulty
5.0
Customization
4.0
Graphics
4.0
Fun
5.0
i have had this game for so long and it is srill 1 of my faves. it is my fav non shooter game. it is still fun even though i have every track memorized. if you dont have it i would strongly recomend it for any age group. it is not only a little kidie game, i dont know anyone who dosent like it.
What's great about it: EVERYTHING
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Best Racing Game...PERIOD
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Christiansectas
from Phoenix
on 03/03/2011
Difficulty
5.0
Customization
5.0
Graphics
5.0
Fun
5.0
The playability is great, Ive always been a great fan of the Mario franchise specially Mario Kart...but this one exceeded my expectations for a lot...Anybody can play it and its 100% fun guaranteed...
What's great about it: The FUN factor!
What's not so great: Nothing...
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
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Review 13 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
fun game
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: stanstan
from henrico
on 02/06/2011
Difficulty
5.0
Customization
5.0
Graphics
5.0
Fun
5.0
awesome game, awesome price. i played this game and the graphics is great. good product to purchase.
What's great about it: the price i paid online for it
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 14 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
My boys favorite wii game
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: mommala
from NYC
on 01/28/2011
Difficulty
5.0
Customization
5.0
Graphics
5.0
Fun
5.0
5 and 7 year old boys love this game. It is their favorite.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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Review 15 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Great follow up to Mario Kart Double Dash!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Cass318
from New Hampshire
on 01/28/2011
Difficulty
5.0
Customization
5.0
Graphics
5.0
Fun
5.0
I'm a big fan of the Mario Kart Double Dash game so I was really looking forward to this game. I was not disappointed. The game incorporated a lot of the original courses with updated features. The only thing that wasn't so great was the wheel, it can be a bit uncomfortable on the wrists after using if for a while, fortunately the game is also compatible with gamecube controllers. Overall this is an exciting new game with courses that have definitely outdone those on Double Dash.
What's great about it: Good price for both the wheel and the game!
What's not so great: Using the wheel is uncomfortable after a while.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 16 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Great fun!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bigbeauty
from memphis, tn
on 01/28/2011
Difficulty
5.0
Customization
4.0
Graphics
4.0
Fun
5.0
I got this for my kids for Christmas and now the whole family is addicted to it! Lots of fun and challenging for us old folks. The kids and their friends are playing it constantly. : )
What's great about it: It's exciting and fun.
What's not so great: The arthritis in my hands acts up from gripping the steering wheel so hard!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Excellent game
Customer Rating
4.0
Difficulty
4.0
Customization
3.0
Graphics
4.0
Fun
5.0
I really enjoyed playing this game. Choosing between the different characters and cars makes the game very personal.
I also enjoyed playing the multi-player. I wish as you play though it would open more tracks and cars while in multi-player. But still fun
What's great about it: classic game play
What's not so great: only single player advances opens more items
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Great Family Game
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: gamer201
from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
on 01/22/2011
Difficulty
3.0
Customization
2.0
Graphics
4.0
Fun
5.0
This is a great game for my 9 year old, me and my wife to sit down and play together, even though we are all very differnt skill levels. Also, it brings back the old tracks from classic Mario Kart games, and adds new ones. A classic fun family game!!
What's great about it: Easy to learn
What's not so great: Needs more tracks to pick from
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Wii Mario Cart with Wheel
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BeccaAnn
on 01/21/2011
Difficulty
5.0
Customization
4.0
Graphics
5.0
Fun
5.0
Makes playing Mario Kart on the wii much more fun!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel - Nintendo Wii
Fun Game for all ages, single and multi-player
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Dodger71
from Murrieta, CA
on 01/20/2011
Difficulty
3.0
Customization
2.0
Graphics
4.0
Fun
5.0
Fun for all ages.
Simple to play, hard to quit playing!
Simple to play, hard to quit playing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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