Mario Kart Wii Has Same Controls as Smash Bros

We kind of already knew this was going to happen, but it’s good to get some confirmation before the actual game arrives in our hands at the end of the month. You know how in Super Smash Bros. Brawl you have four possible control schemes? They have the controls that make use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, but if you want to kick it old school, you can opt for the GameCube or Classic Controller as well? Mario Kart Wii is taking a very similar approach.

We already know that one Wii Wheel is getting bundled with the game and you can turn that floaty wheel in mid-air to steer your way around the track, but if you find that control scheme too strange, you’re offered at least three alternatives.

Control: Mario Kart Wii is compatible with four different control schemes, so players can customize how they want to play:

* Wii Remote Controller (with or without Wii Wheel): Steer by tilting the Wii Remote left and right. Or snap the Wii Remote into the Wii Wheel to transform it into a steering wheel for an intuitive, motion-based control scheme.

* Nunchuk Controller: Steer with the Control Stick on the Nunchuk and use the Wii Remote to accelerate, perform tricks and drift.

* Classic Controller: Mario Kart veterans can let their thumbs do the driving with the Classic Controller. However, players cannot perform certain moves with this control scheme.

* Nintendo GameCube™ Controller: Experienced Mario Kart fans may also enjoy this familiar scheme, although some maneuvers cannot be performed.

Just like Smash Bros, I have a feeling that I’m going to enjoy the GameCube scheme the best, especially since I still gots me a Wavebird!

Source: Wii Fanboy

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