Mario Kart Wii review

Mario Kart Wii scores high on features and ease of setup but drops to fifth because of price. Nintendo's page describes the additions it made to the series: bikes that can pop wheelies, tricks off ramps for speed boosts, Mii racers and new courses such as Mushroom Canyon and Wario Mines next to 16 retro tracks including Peach Beach and Waluigi Stadium. The game shipped with the Wii Wheel, and it also supports the Wii Remote with Nunchuk and the GameCube Controller. Up to four players can race at home. Nintendo states that online multiplayer, Competitions and the Mario Kart Channel stopped working on May 20, 2014, which removed 12-player races. DKOldies lists a used disc at $59.99, the highest price here, and loose copies may not include the wheel. Wii U owners get more courses for less with Mario Kart 8.

Who it is for

Collectors who want the Wii's best-known party racer, ideally boxed with its Wii Wheel.

Price

Used disc from $59.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Bikes join karts, with wheelies and mid-air tricks for speed boosts
• Race as your own Mii
• New courses such as Mushroom Canyon and Wario Mines plus 16 retro tracks
• Wii Wheel packed with the game
• Local races for up to four players at home

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Steering with the Wii Wheel is simple for new players
• Strength: GameCube Controller support for traditional controls
• Strength: Rated PEGI 3
• Weakness: Most expensive game on this list at $59.99 used
• Weakness: Online races for up to 12 players and the Mario Kart Channel ended on May 20, 2014
• Weakness: Loose discs may not include the Wii Wheel

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Players: 1 to 4 local
• Age rating: PEGI 3
• In the box: Wii Wheel
• Used price: $59.99 at DKOldies

Where it ranks

Mario Kart Wii is No. 5 in our Best Wii Games verdict.