cbbcgames: Official Nintendo Wii Wheel

Product Description

For use with Nintendo Wii games console. Simply slip your Wii Remote into the Steering wheel and away you go. It has Ergonomic hand grips, a sensor slot, an additional B button and easy release

Features

Wireless Racing Wheel
Precision Control
Adjustable Steering Sensitivity
Requires a Wii Remote Controller (not included)
0.63 Lb.

Customer Reviews

Better than the average Wheel
A big part of the reason I got Mario Kart Wii was to use the included Wheel. I gave it a shot and spent some time with it. And in the end I was fairly happy with it. An important disclaimer is that the Wheel is just a piece of plastic that allows you to hold the remote like a steering wheel; nothing more, nothing less. If you're buying it for use with Wii Kart, make sure you or whoever is going to use the wheel has spent some time with the one included with the game so that you know if it's something worth forking $10-15 for.

There has been debate on whether the Wheel is good or not. Whether the Wheel makes it easier to drive in Wii Kart depends on the individual's gaming experience and preference. Most people who have played past Mario Karts tend to prefer the normal/classic/gamecube control while many non-gamers tend to prefer the Wheel. There's really no way to tell until you try it for yourself so it's a good thing Nintendo includes a Wheel with the game.

Now there are 3rd party wheels available so what makes the first party version better? There are a number of advantages to Nintendo's Wheel. The biggest advantage is probably the addition of a button for pressing the B (trigger) button. This gives you a more accessible button to use in games that use wheel-style controls and more importantly helps those who drift a lot in Wii Kart since the B button is now easy to use. The remote is placed slightly above center of the wheel; when holding the wheel with one hand on each side, the buttons are situated closer to the natural resting position of the thumbs which makes them easier to access compared to wheels with the remote situated directly in the center of the wheel. The Wii Wheel uses rubber pads to hold the remote in place which reduces wear and tear on the remote from putting in and removing from the Wheel. There's a hole on the back which not only allows you to snake the strap through it but allows you to easily push out the remote to remove it from the wheel. The only disadvantage I can think of for the Wii Wheel is that because it's more well-built compared to 3rd party wheels, it's slightly heavier than them. The difference is very negligible IMO. Overall if you're going for a wheel for any Wii driving game, this is the one to get.

P.S.: A couple of important tips on using the wheel (applies to Wii Kart; YMMV with other games). 1st, make sure you hold it at an angle; at least 20 degrees from horizontal or hold it like you'd hold a car wheel. 2nd, don't turn past 90 degrees. Holding it flat or turning past 90 degrees will cause the cart to go in directions you don't want to go. Other than that, you can pretty much hold it however you want regardless of distance and direction you're facing.

Waste
Dont waste your money, you will just end up using the nunchuck, or a classic controler in the end, and more over dont waste your money on the new Mario Cart, just keep, or get one of the older ones, its just recycled maps with new controls that aren't that good anyways.

Loads of fun.
I purchased Mario Cart which came with the Wii Whell. I went home and played it with some friends. We all took turns switching between the wheel and the Wiimote Nunchuk combo while playing. Everyone loved it so much I went out later that day and bought three more.

It is a little hard getting used to it. It doesn't feel completely nature with the wheel just dangling out in limbo, but after you get the hang of it, it is great. My wife took a picture of us playing we all looked like we were 12 again playing Super Nintendo Mario Cart. Except we were having way more fun.