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Mario Kart 8:For the first time in HD, Nintendo's Mario Kart franchise comes to the Wii U console, introducing new racing circuit designs and antigravity karts that will have players driving upside down. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favourite features, including the return of 12-player online competetive play, hang gliders, underwarter racing and motorbikes.
Take the race off the trackEngage antigravity mode and race up, down and all around amazing courses, competing against other players whether they’re in the same room or on the other side of the world!
There's a vehicle for every playerAlongside classic karts and nifty bikes, take to the track on a new kind of vehicle with its own unique handling: the four-wheeled quad!
New racers hit the track!With Bowser's minions, Baby Rosalina and Pink Gold Peach all making their debuts behind the wheel, you'll have more character choices than ever before.
Nintendo Wii UDiscover a wealth of exciting new ways to enjoy home entertainment with Wii U, Nintendo's home console. With a revolutionary new touch screen controller, precision motion controls, and full HD graphics, a whole new world of play styles and gaming possibilities is available to you.
GamepadWii U features a touch screen built into its GamePad controller, providing a second window into your gaming experience and allowing for new and innovative single and multiplayer gameplay. Its unique Off-TV Play function allows you to play selected games without the need of the TV screen, so you don't have to switch off when a family member wants the telly for themselves.
Nintendo in HDWii U is the only games console to bring you Nintendo's world famous brands in up to 1080p high definition. Mario, Zelda, Pikmin and more have never looked so good.
MiiverseMiiverse is a network service that brings players together. You can use Miiverse to link up with your friends, join special communities, hear directly from game developers, and even share your own handwritten messages and pictures drawn using the GamePad touch screen!