Mario Kart Wii

[Kid_Eternity]

GAME plan Mario Kart preview tournament

If only all retailers were this imaginative with their promotion of games!

UK retail chain GAME will be giving gamers the chance to play Mario Kart Wii a week ahead of its full launch, via a Mario Kart tournament to be held in stores prior to the game's launch.

Regional events will begin on April 5th, with 250 GBP of vouchers on offer, covering events like karting and paint-balling.

GAME store vouchers will also be dished out, as will copies of the game itself.

A final will take place on April 12th, with a VW Beetle Convertible on offer to the lucky winner.

 

[bmd]

Sorry, should have had a search.

They've been merged.

 

[tommers]

welcome back BMD. Long time no see.

 

[bmd]

welcome back BMD. Long time no see.

Cheers, it's good to see everyone again.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Official trailer is up!

 

[tommers]

Official trailer is up!

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Fucking IT dept!

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Reviewed here: Link

 

[Hassan I Sabha]

I put my pre order in about 6 weeks ago

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Thank you for your recent order for Mario Kart (including Wii Wheel)

Due to the allocation given to us by Nintendo we are unable to fulfil your order on the date of release. Unfortunately at this time we are unable to advise when we will be receiving more stock of this item however please be assured that we will endeavour to obtain more stock as soon as possible.

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Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused in this matter and thank you for your valued custom.

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[Kid_Eternity]

That's a bit crap how hard can it be for Nintendo to make bits of molded plastic (the wheel) and print discs?!

 

[Jambooboo]

If only all retailers were this imaginative with their promotion of games!

I was in Game yesterday and caught a quick glimpse of it - looked pretty even in four player split screen.

I dare say a copy will be leaked very shortly - I've been checking gaming torrent sites pretty regularly this past few days. I may even buy it cos I'd like the wheel attachment, though I imagine it plays best using a Gamecube pad.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

I was in Game yesterday and caught a quick glimpse of it - looked pretty even in four player split screen.

I dare say a copy will be leaked very shortly - I've been checking gaming torrent sites pretty regularly this past few days. I may even buy it cos I'd like the wheel attachment, though I imagine it plays best using a Gamecube pad.

Hadn't really thought about which controller to use thinking about it, I have some GC pads and also a couple Classic controllers too. Might give all four configurations a go to see how they stack up!

 

[Jambooboo]

Just started downloading it - Mario Kart PAL WII-MOMENT. Getting great speeds on it (the uploader has a 100Mb seedbox) so I should be playing this very soon.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Edge gave it 6/10. It gave Mario Kart Double Dash 5/10 and (along with that review) I agreed with the rating...just lost some enthusiasm for the game tbh...

 

[electroplated]

Just started downloading it - Mario Kart PAL WII-MOMENT. Getting great speeds on it (the uploader has a 100Mb seedbox) so I should be playing this very soon.

anyone managed to get this working with a wiikey yet? I can load the game but it gives an error after the title screen

 

[electroplated]

aha it's working now! anyone tried racing online yet?

 

[Jambooboo]

anyone managed to get this working with a wiikey yet? I can load the game but it gives an error after the title screen

Hmm I've just tried my copy - it updated, rebooted and then gave a disc read error straight after the Wiimote screen. Gonna try and burn it again at a lower speed.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

How's it play? What are your first impressions?

 

[electroplated]

Hmm I've just tried my copy - it updated, rebooted and then gave a disc read error straight after the Wiimote screen. Gonna try and burn it again at a lower speed.

The first disc I burnt did an update and then would load and then give an error after the intro screen so I looked online and found info saying I might need to update my wiikey firmware to 1.9s. I did that and still no joy. Then performed a wii system update, still no joy. Finally I burnt the game again at 1x and tried it and it worked.

Now I need to get a wheel to try the new control system, using the wiimote and nunchuck was very similar to the N64 or GC versions, couldn't work out the powerslides but have only done 3 single player races so too early to tell what I make of it really!

Not sure if it's sensible to try racing online as I'm using a downloaded copy - might brick my wii...?

 

[Jambooboo]

The first disc I burnt did an update and then would load and then give an error after the intro screen so I looked online and found info saying I might need to update my wiikey firmware to 1.9s. I did that and still no joy. Then performed a wii system update, still no joy. Finally I burnt the game again at 1x and tried it and it worked.

Now I need to get a wheel to try the new control system, using the wiimote and nunchuck was very similar to the N64 or GC versions, couldn't work out the powerslides but have only done 3 single player races so too early to tell what I make of it really!

Not sure if it's sensible to try racing online as I'm using a downloaded copy - might brick my wii...?

Second time I burnt it it worked straight from the off.

Tbh I don't think I'll be bothering with getting a wheel myself - I gave using just the Wiimote a quick go and it feels unresponsive compared to using the Nunchuck too.

Btw you Powerslide by pressing the 1 button when using just the Wiimote, and pressing the Z button when using the Nunchuck too. Press the + button during play and it pauses and brings up the button config (you can't change config during the game though).

I wouldn't worry about playing online early - there's bound to be retail copies sold before the release date currently being played. And I'm pretty sure Nintendo can't go bricking people's Wiis. Not tried it myself yet, but then again I don't have anyone's friendscodes.

How's it play? What are your first impressions?

Other than being able to use bikes, if there's something in it that wasn't in the DS/GC version than I'm not seeing it. It's pretty for a Wii game, more things going on on screen than the GC game. Again it's slow moving in 50cc mode but pretty frantic when you play 150cc. And like other Mario Kart games it's possible to win/lose the race from out of nowhere right on the last lap.

I like it so far, but I've always liked Mario Kart. If you've never been particularly fond of the series I can't see it changing your mind.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

I like it so far, but I've always liked Mario Kart. If you've never been particularly fond of the series I can't see it changing your mind.

Played them all bar the n64 from initial release. Loved the DS one but thought the GC was fairly average to boring tbh. If this is anything like that in how it feels to play not sure I'll be bothering just yet with it...

 

[electroplated]

i've just been playing multiplayer online and I've gotta say, I've got a huge grin on my face, it's fucking BRILLIANT!

 

[Kid_Eternity]

*jealous*

 

[electroplated]

sorry!

(who wants a race?)

 

[Kid_Eternity]

It's ok, just haven't got it and my net connection doesn't like my Wii so wont be able to play online when I finally do get it...

 

[half_eaten_arm]

im liking the new rainbow road!

 

[Dj TAB]

today is Mario Kart day....

Going to collect mine straight after work, or earlier if I can sneak out.....!

Can't wait, I'm making driving noises in the office to annoy everybody....!

 

[Kid_Eternity]

How's everyone found the bikes? Are they better, worse or just different in terms of handling than the karts?

 

[half_eaten_arm]

theres a bit of getting used to with the bikes, like drifting round corners but they are very fun.... the wheel you get is a bit gash, dont like it personally.....stick to the gamecube controller.

 

[ymu]

Must admit, I'm struggling to see what practical in game use doing a wheelie on a bike will have...

Wheelies give you a mini speed boost, as does doing tricks when you go airborne (including due to hitting an obstacle). The payback is that you can't do longer drifts like cars.

How's everyone found the bikes? Are they better, worse or just different in terms of handling than the karts?

I like them. You can speed boost any time you like, so low acceleration on faster bikes isn't as much of a problem. Brilliant for some courses - like the mushrooms, getting a speed boost every time you bounce from one to the next.

Both of us being able to play online is also cool. And I'm getting lots of Girlfriend Points for wanting to play all the time.

 

[Hassan I Sabha]

I got it in Woolies in the end as they are punting it out for about £3 cheaper than any other of the high street retailers (although toys r us are doing it with a free 2nd wheel).

On line play is good, not sure if I like the wheel or not, might go out and buy a GC controller as I suspect that will be easier to use.

ETA: Definately think this needs a proper controller, I keep waving my arms around in the air, feedback is useless on this wheel.