Release Information
| Region | Name | Release |
|---|---|---|
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マリオカートWii Mario Kart Wii | 10 Apr 2008 |
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Mario Kart Wii | 11 Apr 2008 |
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Mario Kart Wii | 27 Apr 2008 |
Mario Kart Wii
| System | Wii |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Genre | Racing |
| Series | Super Mario Series |
Race Mario and friends around an all-new series of circuits set in the Mushroom Kingdom.
There are 12 characters and 36 vehicles to choose from at the start, including the all-new bikes, each with their own characteristics for speed, weight, acceleration, handling, drift, off-road and mini-turbo.
Mario Kart Wii is compatible with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, allowing up to 12 players to race and battle online. Worldwide and regional players are ranked based on their performance and are matched against players of a similar rank.
Cameos
Cameo Cars & Bikes
Mach Bike
The design and name of the medium weight Mach Bike suggest that it was modelled after the protagonist's bike in Mach Rider (NES 1985).
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Wario Bike
The Wario Bike is based on Wario's motorbike from WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames and its sequels.
Blue Falcon
One of the unlockable small karts is named Blue Falcon, and modelled after Captain Falcon's F-Zero racing machine from the F-Zero series.
Rally Romper / Tiny Titan
One of the unlockable small karts is named Tiny Titan and is modelled after the Monster car from Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (NES 1988). The original Japanese name for the kart is Hot Rally, and the PAL name is Rally Romper.
