Back in the day, I loved playing Mario Kart on the N64 gaming system. Recently, Nintendo dropped the price for the Wii and bundled it with MK - it was too much to resist. I had to get it! At just under $150, which included free shipping, the price was great. However, retrolio sweetened the pot even more by adding to my account a $30 promotional credit on future purchases from retrolio. WOW! It was getting the entire Wii kit and kaboodle for under $120! Sweeeet!Once I ordered the Wii MK bundle from retrolio, UPS delivered it to my front door in less than a week. Upon opening the box, I inspected the contents. Everything was there! Perfect! Set up was a breeze. As a newbie Wiister, I was playing Mario Kart on my new Wii in less than 20 minutes, and most of that time ... MoreBack in the day, I loved playing Mario Kart on the N64 gaming system. Recently, Nintendo dropped the price for the Wii and bundled it with MK - it was too much to resist. I had to get it! At just under $150, which included free shipping, the price was great. However, retrolio sweetened the pot even more by adding to my account a $30 promotional credit on future purchases from retrolio. WOW! It was getting the entire Wii kit and kaboodle for under $120! Sweeeet!Once I ordered the Wii MK bundle from retrolio, UPS delivered it to my front door in less than a week. Upon opening the box, I inspected the contents. Everything was there! Perfect! Set up was a breeze. As a newbie Wiister, I was playing Mario Kart on my new Wii in less than 20 minutes, and most of that time was spent carefully unwrapping the contents of the bundle and neatly tucking the cables and box out of sight.I got this bundle primarily as a present for my son's 8th birthday, but playing MK is also an indoor activity that we can do together.

I'm a Sony Fan Boy to the core. ( Nintendo Fan boys if you can not accept this stop reading this review). I have been playing my ps3 about 2 years now. Playing a lot of excellent games. But even a Sony's Hardcore like me, feels nostalgia about games like Zelda and Mario. Then I decided to buy a wii, when I saw the wii got a Prince drop and 30 dolar bonus , I couldnt resist the offer and I bought inmediately. The wii , in terms of hardware, is way inferior in comparison to the ps3 or 360. The wii only support up to 480p, meanwhile the 2 other system can go to HD, 1080p (how freaking amazing would have been Link or Mario in Hd!). Also it doesnt have strong online services and this is where the wii fails in the competition. To connect your wii, it must be wireless, if ... MoreI'm a Sony Fan Boy to the core. ( Nintendo Fan boys if you can not accept this stop reading this review). I have been playing my ps3 about 2 years now. Playing a lot of excellent games. But even a Sony's Hardcore like me, feels nostalgia about games like Zelda and Mario. Then I decided to buy a wii, when I saw the wii got a Prince drop and 30 dolar bonus , I couldnt resist the offer and I bought inmediately. The wii , in terms of hardware, is way inferior in comparison to the ps3 or 360. The wii only support up to 480p, meanwhile the 2 other system can go to HD, 1080p (how freaking amazing would have been Link or Mario in Hd!). Also it doesnt have strong online services and this is where the wii fails in the competition. To connect your wii, it must be wireless, if you want to connect you DSL cable, you need to buy another accesory , a minor problem , but for me that is annoying. Ok now that I have pointed out some little problems of the wii , let move on to where wii shines... Games !!! , Wii have seriously some of the most fun games ever made!. The ps3 have a lot of excelletn games, but if you realize most of these games are the same genre: shooting. While the wii have a lot of variety. Though the wii doesnt have the breathtaking graphics of the ps3 or 360, the game play is just excellent. I must admit the wii it is just as fun as my ps3. Super mario Galaxy 1 and 2, twilight Princesss , are just extremely amazing. Twilight Princess just top as one of my favorite game of al.

It might not be a 360 or PS3 in terms of graphics, but the Wii has a place in a gamers collection. I wondered why I didn't get one sooner. I wanted this particular model (RVL-001) for backwards compatibility with GameCube games. The newer models (RVL-101, RVL-201) are not GameCube compatible. Moreover, some earlier Wii titles that need GameCube accessories will not work either. You can go to Nintendo's site for more details.The shop I got this unit from had Mario Kart, Wii Sports, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Zelda Skyward Sword. I have so far enjoyed all of these titles. Not sure yet what games I want to get next. I am sure they are deals on them now as the next generation consoles are being released. I am also interested in Virtual Console games.The controls ... MoreIt might not be a 360 or PS3 in terms of graphics, but the Wii has a place in a gamers collection. I wondered why I didn't get one sooner. I wanted this particular model (RVL-001) for backwards compatibility with GameCube games. The newer models (RVL-101, RVL-201) are not GameCube compatible. Moreover, some earlier Wii titles that need GameCube accessories will not work either. You can go to Nintendo's site for more details.The shop I got this unit from had Mario Kart, Wii Sports, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Zelda Skyward Sword. I have so far enjoyed all of these titles. Not sure yet what games I want to get next. I am sure they are deals on them now as the next generation consoles are being released. I am also interested in Virtual Console games.The controls are new to me and it is taking time to get use too. The motion of the controllers add another dimension of game play. Wii sports can really get the heart pumping.The only issue I have is that the Wii's internal memory is small. I am not sure on the exact size without looking at the specs because Wii's software measures the memory in what is called Blocks. If you have a lot apps on your Wii, they will not be much space for downloaded games and game saves. You will need a SD card. Fortunately, they are quire affordable these days. If your Wii Menu is below version 4.0, then only SD with 2 GB capacity is supported. With 4.0 and higher, SDHCs up to 32 GB are supported, but from what I seen on the forums,.

The unit I received came with everything but the original box and looked like it had never been used. Even the backing on the sticky pads that hold the sensor bar was untouched and ready for first use. The manual was still in it's packaging. Wii is a fun platform for casual and retro gaming. There are some things you may want to consider though even if you aren't new to the Wii.*All Wii channels have now been discontinued, you won't be able to connect games to online content. If this is important to you then you need the Wii U instead.*The only Wi-Fi connections that haven't been disabled are the internet browser and the Wii automatic updates. Disabled content includes Wii Fit communities and Mii contests as well as all streaming and game downloads.*The majority of ... MoreThe unit I received came with everything but the original box and looked like it had never been used. Even the backing on the sticky pads that hold the sensor bar was untouched and ready for first use. The manual was still in it's packaging. Wii is a fun platform for casual and retro gaming. There are some things you may want to consider though even if you aren't new to the Wii.*All Wii channels have now been discontinued, you won't be able to connect games to online content. If this is important to you then you need the Wii U instead.*The only Wi-Fi connections that haven't been disabled are the internet browser and the Wii automatic updates. Disabled content includes Wii Fit communities and Mii contests as well as all streaming and game downloads.*The majority of games do not need internet to work at all so if you just want to play games then you'll be fine with the original Wii.*Nintendo isn't making new games for the Wii but there are tons of NIB, Used and Restored games available on retrolio. You might want to take a look and make sure the games you want are playable/available for the Wii.*Finally, there are US and World versions of games, this one works with US versions and hasn't been able to read world versions so keep that in mind.

I'm a little late on the Wii bandwagon, but this system is incredible fun. In my opinion, it is much more entertaining than the XBOX 360 Kinect. Notably, it works equally as well in a small space, while the Kinect requires more moving room, and is perfect for small living rooms and apartments, like mine, which was the final factor that sold me on purchasing it.MarioKart was a fantastic game on N64 and I was a little wary of how it would translate over to the Wii. I shouldn't have had any concerns though, because this version is a blast and can be played with or without the included steering wheel with intuitive ease. I particularly like that you can connect to other players online (wireless or wired) without having to purchase a similar product to XBOX Live. There ... MoreI'm a little late on the Wii bandwagon, but this system is incredible fun. In my opinion, it is much more entertaining than the XBOX 360 Kinect. Notably, it works equally as well in a small space, while the Kinect requires more moving room, and is perfect for small living rooms and apartments, like mine, which was the final factor that sold me on purchasing it.MarioKart was a fantastic game on N64 and I was a little wary of how it would translate over to the Wii. I shouldn't have had any concerns though, because this version is a blast and can be played with or without the included steering wheel with intuitive ease. I particularly like that you can connect to other players online (wireless or wired) without having to purchase a similar product to XBOX Live. There are Nintendo Points that you can purchase to buy other special add-ons, old Nintendo games, and Channels, but with so many freebies there really isn't a need for it, at least not when you first open the box and start playing a new game on a new system.I would have liked it if the bundle included the original Wii Sports/Resort games instead (or better yet, the newly combined game version), but the steering wheel sweetens the deal.The system arrived in a big box that was shipped and delivered quickly, but was in slightly dented condition. The console was in perfect shape though and the inclusive accessories and batteries were a bonus. I would still recommend ordering it from retrolio because of the excellent condition a.

I've owned my Mario Kart Bundle Wii for about a year now and it has been and still does, continue to be an awesome experience. This was the pinnacle of Nintendo service. There never has been and never again will be a better deal for the Wii. Good thing this was my first Wii purchase lol. The Super Mario Bros Bundle (Black) came close, too bad it couldn't play GameCube discs. This is the newest Wii able to play GameCube discs and comes with a Wii wheel and Mario Kart, you CAN'T beat that, not for the price. When I bought mines it costed me about $149. I see the price is rising, and not available for Prime anymore. It's a shame. The system works great, feels sturdy (even though it doesn't at first, it does when you get used to it). I had a blast opening up my Wii and ... MoreI've owned my Mario Kart Bundle Wii for about a year now and it has been and still does, continue to be an awesome experience. This was the pinnacle of Nintendo service. There never has been and never again will be a better deal for the Wii. Good thing this was my first Wii purchase lol. The Super Mario Bros Bundle (Black) came close, too bad it couldn't play GameCube discs. This is the newest Wii able to play GameCube discs and comes with a Wii wheel and Mario Kart, you CAN'T beat that, not for the price. When I bought mines it costed me about $149. I see the price is rising, and not available for Prime anymore. It's a shame. The system works great, feels sturdy (even though it doesn't at first, it does when you get used to it). I had a blast opening up my Wii and instantly going online and racing others around the world in my favourite kart game of all time. If you're ever going to buy a Wii, be sure to get THIS bundle. If you want a fully hackable one, be sure to get the 2006 white Wii. Don't confuse it with the 2010 White version that fixed the exploit in boot2. If you don't support hacking however, this is the way to go. It's a bargain.

I've owned Mario maker 1, and wow, Mario maker 2 is 100 times better, there is even an additional story mode in the game that allows you to unlock special power ups! the new world maker is awesome, you can even make our own game IN a game! it is a thrilling game, that allows you to create, play, and share YOUR levels. you can even choose from different styles; super Mario bros, super Mario bros 3, super Mario world, new super Mario bros U, and new 3d world! of course not in actual 3d. this is a total upgrade from Mario maker 1 on the Wii U, although I actually had it on the 3ds. but it is way more fun than the first one. there is a variety of new never before seen parts and sound effects. I love the Koopalings in it, they add way more boos fight options to the game. ... MoreI've owned Mario maker 1, and wow, Mario maker 2 is 100 times better, there is even an additional story mode in the game that allows you to unlock special power ups! the new world maker is awesome, you can even make our own game IN a game! it is a thrilling game, that allows you to create, play, and share YOUR levels. you can even choose from different styles; super Mario bros, super Mario bros 3, super Mario world, new super Mario bros U, and new 3d world! of course not in actual 3d. this is a total upgrade from Mario maker 1 on the Wii U, although I actually had it on the 3ds. but it is way more fun than the first one. there is a variety of new never before seen parts and sound effects. I love the Koopalings in it, they add way more boos fight options to the game. the new stage themes are also cool, snow, desert, forest, and sky. you can even make it nighttime, which can sometimes have cool effects. the new "custom scroll, allows you to make the screen move in any which way. you also can make vertical levels, so it is like the fortresses from the real Mario series, I have tried making vertical levels, but I am not the best at making them, but I've seen the possibilities in this game. I play it all day whenever I get the chance! the game is just THAT good! It's fun to just mess around and see what you can create, when you get bored you can play levels from people around the world or even challenge yourself in the endless mode. This game is fantastic, building levels is fun, the story mode is great and all the new elements make it an amazing 2d game!So yes. You should definitely buy Super Mario Maker 2. It's quite easily one of the best games of the year, and while it has some shortcomings (making levels while the Switch is docked is a real pain), Super Mario Maker 2 is still well worth your time and money.Super Mario Maker 2 is the most accessible game design tool ever created, and that core is just one part of a greater whole. I spent hours building levels, testing them, and starting over again, and I feel like I've only barely scratched the surface of what's possible. Super Mario Maker 2 takes an already solid premise and builds on it with new tools and a fantastic story mode and tutorial.overall, I give this game a 10/5 star review.

This was perfect. Truly perfect. Friends were made and lost in this game right here. Having the Wii remote attachment mimic a real steering wheel was *chefs kiss*. The game still holds up to today’s gaming market which shows its level of versatility. I can put this game out as an option when hosting friends and unanimously everyone will want to hop in again just like we were kids again, even if they don’t regularly play video games. I think that is a testament that not many games share any longer, and there’s something major to say about that.

Mario Kart wii was one of the most fun and most iconic games released on wii. With the ability to play with up to four people, it was a great choice when having friends or family over, and it was just as fun in single player modes. The graphics are great for the time it was released and you rarely see any lag or glitches. I also really love that they have a lot of options for picking characters and even cooler, you can play as your own Mii. It was nice that you didn’t have to purchase additional attachments to play if you didn’t want to. You could play with just the regular wii remote, or you could use the steering wheel shaped attachment. One of my favorite parts was the secret characters and vehicles you could only unlock after completing certain milestones or ... MoreMario Kart wii was one of the most fun and most iconic games released on wii. With the ability to play with up to four people, it was a great choice when having friends or family over, and it was just as fun in single player modes. The graphics are great for the time it was released and you rarely see any lag or glitches. I also really love that they have a lot of options for picking characters and even cooler, you can play as your own Mii. It was nice that you didn’t have to purchase additional attachments to play if you didn’t want to. You could play with just the regular wii remote, or you could use the steering wheel shaped attachment. One of my favorite parts was the secret characters and vehicles you could only unlock after completing certain milestones or achievements. The soundtrack is also great. As always, Nintendo does an amazing job with the music perfectly capturing the atmosphere of each racetrack setting.

This is the only Mario game I've played besides Super Mario Galaxy. It's super fun. There are 32 courses and I think there are 24 characters and maybe over 32 karts and bikes combined. If you're wondering what the cool objects and vehicles are, Super Nintendo and the series is still going strong. Indeed, since its inception Kart has become a household name, seeing six iterations, over 100 tracks, and spawning millions upon millions of players worldwide. Every version brings something subtly different to the table, and everyone seems to have a favorite amidst a franchise that never quite changes, but never really stays the same from game to game. Ask players which characters they prefer, what levels top the list, and which items need to stay or go, and you'll get as ... MoreThis is the only Mario game I've played besides Super Mario Galaxy. It's super fun. There are 32 courses and I think there are 24 characters and maybe over 32 karts and bikes combined. If you're wondering what the cool objects and vehicles are, Super Nintendo and the series is still going strong. Indeed, since its inception Kart has become a household name, seeing six iterations, over 100 tracks, and spawning millions upon millions of players worldwide. Every version brings something subtly different to the table, and everyone seems to have a favorite amidst a franchise that never quite changes, but never really stays the same from game to game. Ask players which characters they prefer, what levels top the list, and which items need to stay or go, and you'll get as many diverse responses are there are gamer types. The sense of community you can get even with random racers online and ghost-supported leader boards is impressive, and the fact that you can head on to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection solo, with a friend via split screen, or hook up with buddies across the world without worry of lag and never-ending disconnect notices makes Mario Kart Wii a pure joy to play online. It isn't the best Mario Kart in the series, but it's a must-play experience on Wii, and standard-setting offering as far as online, channel support, and connectivity are concerned. Now if you'll excuse us, we've got some online stats to obsess over.Fantastic game