Nintendo Mario Kart Wii FAQ1st March 2008
What is Mario Kart Wii?
Mario Kart Wii is the latest in Nintendos kart racing games series, and will be released on the Nintendo Wii.
What is the release date of Mario Kart Wii?
The game will be released on April 10, 2008 in Japan, and April 11, 2008 in Europe, April 14, 2008 in North America.
What is the Wii Wheel?
Mario Kart will be supplied with an additional peripheral known as the Wii Wheel, which is designed to house the Wii Remote to allow more intuitive and conventional steering.
Does Mario Kart Wii come with a Wii Steering Wheel?
Yes.
Can the Wii Wheel be purchased separately?
Yes.
What controllers can be used to play Mario Kart Wii?
As well as the Wi Wheel, Mario Kart Wii can be played using either a GameCube contoller, a Classic controller or a combination of the Nunchuk and Wii Remote.
Are there Motorbikes in Mario Kart Wii?
Yes, it is expected each character will have the choice of multiple karts, including motorbikes.
How many tracks will Mario Kart Wii have?
At least 32 tracks have been confirmed, including a range of new and classic ones. It is expected some of these tracks will need to be unlocked by playing through the game.
Can Mario Kart Wii be played online?
Yes, with support for up to 11 players per race.
Can Mario Kart Wii be played in multiplayer mode?
Yes, with support for 4 player split screen play.