| Mario Kart (Wii) | 
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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
Buy New: £40.99
New (25) Used (1) from £40.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  108 reviews
Sales Rank: 23
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 7.5 x 3.1
MPN: WI-RVLRRMCE
Model: rvlrrmce
UPC: 045496901004
EAN: 0045496901004
ASIN: B000XJNTNS
Release Date: April 11, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: STOCK, immediate delivery from Germany, sealed
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Modern Classic July 7, 2008
Having played Mario Kart games for nearly 15 years from the early days of the never beaten SNES version, I had hoped for an improvement on more recent versions of the game, Mario Kart DS excepted.
Graphically and gameplay wise this is not much of a step up from the much maligned double dash on the cube. However the tracks are a little better developed with many secrets to dicover that rewards continuous play.The move to 12 racers is inspired and gives the races a frantic feel not seen since the original SNES version.
The control methods are varied enough to suit everyones tastes. The wheel is a nice idea, if a little gimmicky, that is a little unresponsive and particularly difficult to use on some of th more advanced tracks. I found that the cube controller was by far the winner.
What sets this game apart from the more recent mario kart games is the online play. The worldwide set up is easy and connects you quickly to players all over the world. Surprisingly the races proceed without any lag or any significant connection problems. This makes it hard to understand why nintendo made such a fist of the Super Smash Bros online play. The one player games are not particularly challenging, however there is always a good challenge to be found online.
This is an essential purchase, even for those who are not mario kart fanatics.
 Mario Kart still rules June 29, 2008
There's not a lot that can be said about this game that hasn't already been said in the myriad of previous reviews.
It's a fabulous game, pure enjoyment throughout - there's nothing new really - it's just an update on mario kart, but why try and fix something that 'ain't broken?!
Online play is tremendous, adds even more longevity to the game.
If you're looking for a fun, easy to play game, look no further than mario kart.
Controls? No problem! June 29, 2008
Mario Kart on Wii is a fantastic, addictive and fun game. Your Mii has it's own drivers license and any cups that you win in any of the challenges are displayed here. There are over 30 different tracks to play on and many characters to play with (Luigi, Mario, Donkey Kong, Toad etc.). Mario Kart Wii game comes with a Wii steering wheel. It's helpful to buy another wheel so that the multiplayer is easier. You can play without the wheel but it is harder. There's another thing: the wheel. The wheel is great, easy to use and not too sensitive. Thus, it really is a fantastic game for all the family. The graphics are great for the Wii and the more you play this game, the more you appreciate it. When I open the game I thought... the controls are going to be sensitive or vice-versa. However this is not the case. Need a game to get you truly into the Wii? Mario Kart!
Happy Dayz June 17, 2008
Well I remember the days of mario kart on the N64, this is sooooo much better, and so much fun,,,,,,, even the wife is getting addicted....
she will do better when she learns to turn the steering wheel though.
2 steps forward and 1 step back. Slowly but surely Mario Kart is reaching perfection June 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For over the last decade Mario Kart has stood as the pinnacle of "not so serious" racing fun. As each new installment hit, so did a list of new pro's and con's. As debatable as Which Is The Best? might be, it is safe to say that with the latest Wii edition, Nintendo are definitely on the track to success.
The lack of single battle mode and unfair racing tactics aside, what we are offered is a game with heaps of features and unlockables, an enormous character roster, a good amount of tracks (good and not so good)... and the icing on the already delicious cake, worldwide online support. The online mode is where this game is at, challenge friends or complete strangers from anywhere on the globe. Its a shame there isn't a voice chat option, but this is the closest to perfection Mario Kart has gotten on a console thus far
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