Mario Kart + Wii Wheel

For the first time ever, players will have the option of racing with karts or a brand new mode of transport ? bikes. Using bikes as your chosen method will offer up some interesting gameplay possibilities, such as doing a "wheelie", which in turn will give you a boost that could be crucial and make that all-important difference at the finishing line.

Players will also be able to hit the road as their own personalised Mii characters in Mario Kart games, in addition to many classic characters ? and even some never-before-seen faces! In keeping with the rest of the series, Mario Kart Wii features adrenaline pumping racing action, a plethora of power-ups and masses of objects for players to use to slow down their rivals. And with 10 battle arenas, players are sure to be kept busy between trips around the circuit. .

Combining all the much-loved features from the series, Mario Kart Wii also includes a whole host of stunning new tracks, characters, weapons and vehicles. Those looking for world ranking domination can take on up to 11 players simultaneously worldwide using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, which will offer them the chance to race other players across the globe in a nail-biting contest of speed and skill!.

In addition to all this, a new Wii Channel, the Mario Kart Channel, will also be launched with Mario Kart Wii. Players will be able to monitor their ranking against others with data compiled from races completed online, as well as access and share Ghost Data to download. Why not see if your friends are playing by checking their status, or even better, set up a room in which you can chat to them before a race starts? Players even have the possibility to join in on their friends' races in progress as a spectator and jump into the race when the next course is launched.