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| The Cult of Mario Kart; Super MK thru MK8 | |
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| bluedogrulez | Apr 30 2014, 08:40 AM Post #91 |
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If your TV is a CRTV, DO NOT PUT THE WII AWAY. Here's why: 1. Even with an official composite (or is it component?) cord, the Wii U output on a CRTV is off. The imagine is too big for the screen (and yes, I adjusted the output settings). 2. If you transfer your Virtual Console purchases from your Wii to WiiU, you cannot transfer them back. I've read online a few bemoaning this fact. 3. It is super easy to sync wii motes with whichever console you are using at the time. The WiiU does not have a hatch to conceal the sync button, which is a plus. In other news . . . . confirmation of MK8 online support! (From Best Buy product page) "Product Features . . . Call up 11 of your friends and engage in some adrenaline-pumping 12-player online competitive play. . . ." |
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Switch Friend Code: SW-0786-9287-1202 (bluedogBDR) MK8Deluxe Tourney: N64Forever.com 2332-7277-8283 Nintendo Network ID: BDR2010 / Twitter: @bluedogrulez   
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| Grizzmeister | Apr 30 2014, 08:13 PM Post #92 |
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No, I play all of my games nowadays on my 40 inch Sharp Aquos LCD and I'm sure the Wii U will look absolutely glorious on it. The only downside of boxing up the Wii is that I'll lose the ability to play my Virtual Console games (I don't want to transfer them) but that's ok because I have New Super Mario Bros. U and Luigi U to tied me over until Mario Kart 8 ships late next month. Mario Kart 8 looks so spectacular that I'm sure the franchise's cult is going to gain a whole lot more followers when it's released. 
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"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer
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| bluedogrulez | May 8 2014, 12:16 PM Post #93 |
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MK8: Steel Book Edition. Lucky Germans! |
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Switch Friend Code: SW-0786-9287-1202 (bluedogBDR) MK8Deluxe Tourney: N64Forever.com 2332-7277-8283 Nintendo Network ID: BDR2010 / Twitter: @bluedogrulez
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| Grizzmeister | May 8 2014, 02:44 PM Post #94 |
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Which on-line or brick & mortar store is the best to buy the North American version of Mario Kart 8 from? In other words, which store will have the lowest price or best incentive gift? |
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| Mk II | May 8 2014, 03:36 PM Post #95 |
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Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Software Bundle Coming To North America (sort of)
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| kartmaster | May 8 2014, 08:40 PM Post #96 |
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Man! Nintendo really doesn't realize how much money they can separate from me in the name of Mario Kart. Well for those that get the goodies, enjoy! |
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| Grizzmeister | May 9 2014, 05:28 AM Post #97 |
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The Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle we're getting here in the States is nice but I wish Nintendo would offer alternatives. Perhaps the Mario Kart 8 Pro Bundle which would include a special edition Wii U Pro Controller rather than the Mario themed Wii-mote and red wheel. |
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| buddy1983 | May 15 2014, 02:42 AM Post #98 |
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MK8 is getting 9 reviews all over the place today, cant wait to play it. Everyone who is getting it should share they Nintendo IDS here so we can all race 
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Youtube Wii U user name: Read1ngFC (thats a one and not a i) Switch friend code SW-4595-4819-7191 UK resident  I'm currently playiing triangle in a reggae band. I just stand in the back and Ting | |
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| The Red Shadow | May 15 2014, 05:46 AM Post #99 |
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Speaking of reviews, here is the one from Kotaku: Mario Kart 8 Kotaku review |
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| Matt | May 15 2014, 06:08 AM Post #100 |
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Not bothering with reviews since I want to go in blind, but my ID is Storm360. |
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| Cabanon | May 15 2014, 08:35 AM Post #101 |
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Mario Kart will always be a success, but with A CONTROLLER and not some gimmicks. it's a terrible idea to control your character with motion control as it lag and is less sharp than usual. at least you have the choice to use whatever you want but you loose function when using a regular controller. this is what piss me off with MK Wii. |
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| Grizzmeister | May 15 2014, 09:13 AM Post #102 |
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In Mario Kart Wii, Nintendo gave Wii-wheel users a slight advantage with respect to items to compensate for the fact that they were using a less precise input device. Overall I thought it was balanced pretty well. I'm a die-hard controller user but I like the fact that Mario Kart games now support alternate forms of controlling vehicles as it opens up the franchise to a much wider audience. My friend over at Gamestop is telling me that based on presales Mario Kart 8 is going to be HUGE. 
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| kartmaster | May 15 2014, 09:24 AM Post #103 |
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I was never a big fan of the motion control in Mario Kart Wii, but I agree, it's cool to have the option there for people. My wife prefers to play that way. I'll finally have to break down and buy a Pro controller for this game though. Shucks that I can't keep getting more mileage out of my Wavebirds on current gen systems. 
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| buddy1983 | May 16 2014, 02:18 AM Post #104 |
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the pro controller is really good and the battery on it is amazing. I've had it for a very long time and its only been charged when I first brought it. |
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Youtube Wii U user name: Read1ngFC (thats a one and not a i) Switch friend code SW-4595-4819-7191 UK resident I'm currently playiing triangle in a reggae band. I just stand in the back and Ting | |
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| Mk II | May 16 2014, 03:40 PM Post #105 |
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My friend and ex co-worker R. is going to buy the console pack that comes bundled with the MK8 and NSMBU games plus a free download game if you register. Best streetprice appears to be around 280 euro. 3 AAA+ retail games @ 60 euro each = 180 euro so you're basically buying the console + gamepad for 100 euro. Now THAT is an offer you simply can't refuse. I'm sure this will convince a lot of other "fence sitters" to take the plunge as well. Some might even consider it as a second console now; even if you know you're only going to buy a few more 1st party games and nothing else (like my friend) at this price level it makes sense. I'm feeling very positive about this this game; it has already created a considerable buzz around the interwebs and i sense it could be a turning point for the Wii U. |
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| Cabanon | May 17 2014, 07:53 AM Post #106 |
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are the 3 games digital copy only or there's a physical copy inside as well ? |
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| Mk II | May 17 2014, 09:17 AM Post #107 |
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Here in Euroland the MK8 bundle includes the game disc. I thought it also included NSMBU but i think that's probably being thrown in by the retaler. And if you register the MK8 game before 06/30, you get a download code for a digital game. Edited by Mk II, May 17 2014, 09:20 AM.
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| Grizzmeister | May 17 2014, 11:00 AM Post #108 |
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I just got back from playing the MK8 demo over at GameStop. Great game and much more challenging than Mario Kart Wii. The graphics on all 8 demo tracks are gorgeous and all the character models are rendered beautifully. Let me stress this again, MK8 is a much more skill based game than the Wii iteration so don't expect the 150cc single-player portion to be a walk in the park. I loved my brief time with the demo and I'm really looking forward to playing the full version on my big HDTV with the sound blasting through my surround sound system. 
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| Mk II | May 17 2014, 12:01 PM Post #109 |
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AFAIK you can setup matches with Friends so i'm thinking we should hold a N64 Forever tournament. |
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| Matt | May 17 2014, 03:46 PM Post #110 |
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I'd totally be up for it! How do friends requests work on Wii U? Still both need to add each other? |
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| Grizzmeister | May 19 2014, 09:27 AM Post #111 |
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I've got my physical copy of Mario Kart 8 reserved but some of my friends are getting it digitally. Am I old fashioned for wanting a hard copy of the game? |
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| Nuno | May 19 2014, 09:58 AM Post #112 |
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No you are not my friend The only digital copy I have is WindWaker HD and just because I couldn't wait a second more for an offer for the code so I could go buy my physical copy. Every time the choice is there I'll go for the disk 
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| Grizzmeister | May 20 2014, 10:14 AM Post #113 |
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No more Mario Kart Wii on-line.  GameSpy shutdown will end online play on Wii, Nintendo DS |
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| Mk II | May 20 2014, 03:24 PM Post #114 |
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Pre-ordered the Collector's Edition today. It will be my first current gen purchase since Mario 3D World; because i'm on such a tight budget i can't really afford to buy new games. So frustrating! |
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| Matt | May 20 2014, 08:22 PM Post #115 |
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It's worth noting is already back online thanks to Homebrew! |
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| Nuno | May 21 2014, 04:24 AM Post #116 |
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Join the club buddy... |
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| Cabanon | May 21 2014, 06:42 PM Post #117 |
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lucky for all of you I dont have a WiiU ! 
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| Grizzmeister | May 22 2014, 07:22 AM Post #118 |
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I'm surprised that you haven't picked up a Wii U yet given that they're available at such a reasonable price nowadays. I heard rumor that some retailers in Canada are actually selling the 8GB basic model for well under $200. Mario Kart 8 is stirring a lot of excitement here in the United States and is causing both Microsoft and Sony fans to admit that the Wii U is the perfect compliment to either the Xbox One of PS4. Personally, I believe MK8 proves that the Wii U is a pretty good standalone console given how drop-dead gorgeous its visuals are. I really like the idea of doing a Nintendo64Forever Mario Kart 8 on-line tournament as long as we keep things friendly and not too serious.
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| Nuno | May 22 2014, 07:55 AM Post #119 |
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Uhg.... I'm not ready to spend this amount of money on such a "dispensable thing" as videogames right now... When MK8 comes out I think I'm gonna have to leave the forum for a while... 
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| Cabanon | May 23 2014, 12:39 PM Post #120 |
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i've said it before and enough times, when a red unit will become available, i'll pre-order it first hand. otherwise i'm in no rush has I have tons of stuff to play/do in real life before that. |
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