The game takes advantage of features unique to the Wii, most notably its motion control capabilities.

Additional game modes are also present such as the traditional Grand Prix, Versus, Battle, and Time Trial modes.Ī Wii Wheel is included in most Mario Kart Wii packages, though the game is still compatible with other controllers such as a regular Wii Remote held sideways, the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, the Nintendo GameCube controller, and the Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro.