Reviewer:
Amy Gordon- Fisher
from Chappaqua, NY United States
Extra wheel was pretty much a waste a the kids like the remote better and we stillneed one more
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A Solid buy. But Not Perfect
August 1, 2011
Reviewer:
Reggie Benson
from Toledo, OH
The Official Nintendo Wii Wheel works exactly as you would expect it to, has a solid overall build quality and is a comfortable size for kids and adults alike. It's not flashy or especially inspiring--it's the workaday device that does what it sets out to do, and does it well. For driving games like Mario Kart, the overall playability of the game is superior with the Wheel, no doubt about it. One critique--and the reason this isn't a five star rating.... The engineers at Nintendo did us all a huge favor by recognizing they needed to accommodate the Wii controller's safety strap--there is a pass through hole made especially for this purpose through the back of the Wheel. BUT, the loose end of the strap is too short to wear at that length, and really too long to tuck in neatly or clip on securely anywhere. So it just flops around while you play, which can be a little distracting. I suppose you could remove the strap from the controller every time, but that would be a huge pain.
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Much fun- an essential accessory
July 15, 2011
Reviewer:
Matthew Johnson
from Fremont, CA
I bought the wheel when I bought Mario Kart Wii (so I have 2 wheels). I can't imagine playing the game without them. They make the game more interactive and fun. There are 3 kids in my household who also use the wheels, no problems or complaints so far.
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Wheel
July 11, 2011
Reviewer:
Beth Sabo
from Eagle, CO
We got this for an extra for Mario Kart Wii. It seems to work pretty well. I have an easier time playing the game with the wheel. It's pretty basic, no parts to break really, so it's pretty durable.