| Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel | 
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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $59.48
Buy New/Used from $40.00
Avg. Customer Rating:   (349 reviews)
Sales Rank: 4
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: WI-RVLRRMCE
Model: rvlrrmce
UPC: 045496901004
EAN: 0045496901004
ASIN: B000XJNTNS
Release Date: April 27, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very Fun! A MUST Have Wii Game! July 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of those must have games for the Wii! The game play is fairly easy to learn but challenging to master, making it a game that can be played over and over without becoming boring or repetitious. The huge range selectable options (type of vehicle, character, track, etc) allows a player to move on to something new once an old configuration is mastered. Add in the multi-player and on-line play options and you have a game that is worth far more than the price of most other games.
The included Wii Wheel makes playing much more enjoyable and additional Wheels are not that expensive, so if you will be playing multi-player you should consider getting an additional one to keep the race "fair" :-)
Very highly recommended!
 A Greater Disappointment Than Double Dash!! July 24, 2008
5 out of 15 found this review helpful
Mario Kart Wii has the potential to be a great game, but because of two very ill-conceived aspects, is virtually unplayable and unenjoyable.
Unbalanced gameplay is what prevents me from rating this higher than one star. One item in particular is the blue shell, first introduced in the Nintendo 64 Mario Kart, then reformulated in the Gamecube Double Dash!! iteration to its present form, is an item that, when released, flies over all players to bomb the one in first place. When in first place, you cannot defend yourself against it unless you have in your possession a mushroom you use at the exact moment, but receiving a mushroom in first place is extremely rare. If this sounds like punishing good players, then you would be right. What makes this especially egregious is that the item is used by the computer in 1-player mode, particularly as the lone human player is nearing the finish line after being in first place for the majority of the race.
The other aspect that seems ill-conceived is the driver ranking, ranging from C, B, A, *, **, ***. This allegedly rates your driving skill. What is ridiculous is that to get a ***, the highest ranking, you must be in first place the vast majority of the races, win every race, and avoid wiping out on items. Some races I have received a rank of ** for winning every race but one with huge leads over the rest of the pack. Other times, I have received a rank of C, despite winning every race, including several where I led the race, only to go from first to last in the final lap due to a blue shell and other unavoidable items randomly generated by the computer. In my opinion, the greater "driving skill" and rank comes from those who are so good they can win a race despite being "sent to the back" with less than half a lap to go.
Overall, the game has great courses (for the most part), great character roster, and a great variety of karts and bikes. On paper, this looks like a great game.
But video games should be fun, and when one is not fun because the computer "cheats," I cannot rank it highly.
Feels more like real driving July 23, 2008
Our family has owned Mario Kart in all it's version from when it first appeared. While my children, nieces, and nephews never had a problem using the classic Nintendo controller, I always had trouble. I'd be off course, banging into things, and finishing last all the time (much to the younger crowds enjoyment)
With this version, being able to hold the WII remote (with or without the wheel) in both hands like a traditional steering wheel has eliminated this problem. I can look at the screen as if it were a windshield, calculate my apex, turn my hands, and have the on screen vehicle behave accordingly. This has increased the fun and enjoyment factor of the game 10 fold for me.
Well worth the money spent!! July 22, 2008
Mario Cart for Wii is a wonderful game! It's great for all ages. I love that Mario still has his old school buddies in this game! Having the option of using the Wii Wheel or the hand held controller is a nice feature as well.
 One of the best for the Wii July 19, 2008
this is possibly the best game for the Wii. the multiplayer is fantastic and the Wi-Fi is nearly flawless. the only dissapointment is that when playing against the cpu and your in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, there is a good chance they will knock you in 8th or worse, but all of the items in this game could make you go from 12th to 1st, or 1st to 12th.
overall, buy this game. you'll play for hours. so buy it, if you can find it! it's sold out everywhere, and now i know why!
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