Mario Kart 64 Hits VC Next Week

via ign

Nintendo of America revealed on Tuesday that it would make Mario Kart 64 available to the Wii Shopping Channel next week. The acclaimed racer marks the second N64 title released for the Virtual Console.

Mario Kart 64 pits players in control of classic racers and challenges them to navigate a series of twisting, turning environments while using special power-ups. The title's single-player mode was fun, but the game will always be remembered for its addictive multiplayer offering -- IGN's own editors spent too many hours to count battling in some of its many arenas.

Is this a release for the U.S.? Someone please let me know...

GREAT I love this game!!!.... If only the VC was available where I live :( :mad:

hmm... maybe something to actually spend my wii points on...

I didn't buy it for the 64 and I won't buy it for the Wii. I honestly didn't think the game was that good. If Nintendo had any sense, they'd release it with online play.

Mario Kart 64 was one of the best 64 games I played. I do hope it sees the US.

thats a negitive 1000+ points for me :thumbup:
im so on top of this.

Also Id like to add. I dont understand why people demand online play or nothing for mk64.
I mean its a damn good game. Online play or not.
You wont see me passing this one up, not a chance..

Its unlikely Ninetendo will release any old games with online ability, come on, they've barely managed it with the Wii.....

I've been waiting for this, and will spend my 1000 points I have left :D

the VC is intended as a museum of old games in the state they were released.

none of the VC games will be modified for new capabilities. ever.

it would be nice to get some Wii exclusives, besides the VC though...

I have just downloaded it, couldnt sleep so I thought id check if it was on and it was(UK)...nice