Brace 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.
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Mario Kart Wii is an excellent game for new people, and fans of the series. It introduces the addition of bikes, air tricks, and most importantly online play. It is easy to jump in and play anyone in the world, and see how well you stack up againt the rest of the Mario Kart community. The wheel itself is no match for the original gamecube controller for seasoned Mario Kart racers, but is easy to learn and sure to appeal to new players. The courses look great, however most of them are repeat courses from previous games. There are now 12 racers instead of 8, and the number of items has increased as well. The AI still has a knack for messing you over near the end of every race, but this is something that has been in every Mario Kart game. This is a must own for every Wii owner.
What's great about it: Great Online Play, Slick Graphics, Bikes and Tricks