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 one of the best family games out there for the Wii Console. The game comes loaded with many multi-player options (up to 4 players with battle mode, grand prix mode, etc.), great single play and last but not least online play...What separates this Mario Kart from it's predecessors is that you have to work to unlock additional hidden characters (Diddy Kong, Mii characters, King Boo, etc.) It's especially fun to unlock your own Mii characters which put your own Mii's in the game. Loads of fun for those who would rather be themself then the Nintendo branded characters...Also, instead of the typical use of a direction pad, you are now using the Wii Wheel (one comes per game, additional sold separately) which brings more excitement and realism to the game. The only missing piece to the game are the lack of peddles but then again that would add more cost to this already great title. In the end I'd like to say, if your looking for a title that brings you and your family together, this is the one. However, don't be surprised if you are not able to find this game on the shelf as they are flying off quick!
What's great about it: Great family fun, challenging, competitive