'Mario Kart 7' for 3DS Gets Steering Wheel: Awesome or Overkill?

by SodaHead Gaming Posted 2011/10/26 13:00:00

Related Topics: Games, Mario Kart 7, Steering Wheel, Hori, Video Games, 3ds, Nintendo, NFL, Car, Movie, Boy, Costume, Pictures, Time, Video, Game

Read More

154 votes
Read all 62 opinions
Lightning Report View Results and Demographics + View Demographics

Loading Demographics... Click an icon to see demographic results Display unknown and private
	Awesome	57 votes	37%
	Overkill	97 votes	63%

Woah, we're on seven already? The last time they used numbers in a "Mario Kart" game was "Mario Kart 64." The game was first announced in December of last year, and "video game peripheral" manufacturer Hori must have jumped on the announcement immediately, because they've already announced a steering wheel attachment that will be released around the same time.

Hori's steering wheel will envelop the entire 3DS console and make use of its accelerometer to handle steering. According to CVG, the device will actually "offer up the feeling" of a real steering wheel. We're not sure what that means -- weighted? hard-rubber grip? built-in airbag? -- but at $15 to $20, it's probably a little bit of an exaggeration.

There is a problem, though. Because the 3DS has a 3D display, it needs to be relatively stable to maintain visual integrity. Andriasang, the Japanese blog that appears to have leaked the pictures that are circulating, notes "you may want to turn 3D mode off" when you're using it. These things called "parallax barriers" get angry if you move them around a lot.

3ds wheel

The 3DS has been out since March, and has gotten rave reviews as the first portable, goggle-less 3D gaming platform. Battery life aside, it looks to be a nearly flawless transition into 3D gaming. Take that, Virtual Boy.

Add a comment above

DFA 2011/10/27 07:19:19

Overkill

+3
>> See Replies

More polls by SodaHead Gaming

420 Illuminati 2011/10/31 10:18:38

Overkill

They keep coming up with ways to make kids even lazier at even younger ages.

reply
Fallen The Dark Angel 2011/10/28 21:09:52

Awesome

+1
awesome and alittle of an overkill but thats what you'd expect from nintendo

reply
britt.katt 2011/10/28 01:28:30

Overkill

The steering wheel would get really annoying and it sucks that the 3D has to be turned off just to use the damn thing!!

reply
Ben 2011/10/27 15:51:56

Overkill

You know, I had $20 just laying around. Thank God I found something to spend it on.

reply
Sunrise.Ashes 2011/10/27 15:41:41

Overkill

+1
I don't even use the Wii Wheel and the Wii controller is a lot more compatible with a plastic wheel than the 3DS. This seems silly and unnecessary, especially since the big selling point of this games is the 3D mode, which must be turned off for wheel use. Again, silly overkill.

reply
Hukaatir 2011/10/27 12:20:25

Awesome

I want one!!

reply
p18711 2011/10/27 10:07:51

Awesome

had to make a choice so...let the mario 7 kart fans decide (could add more precision

reply
TC 2011/10/27 08:12:41

Overkill

+1

reply
DFA 2011/10/27 07:19:19

Overkill

+3

reply
Son Worshiper 2011/10/27 04:21:56

Overkill

+1

You don't need more than this. Everything that came after was overkill.

reply
~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2011/10/27 03:59:46

Overkill

I think all of this obsession over video games and electronics is ridiculous. It's alright to have them, but it's stupid to always want the next best thing. You're wasting your money on that kind of stuff.

reply
Kogafan... to ~Hopele... 2011/10/28 12:48:27

+2
I really disagree with you not that I'm trying to start an arguement

reply
~Hopele... to Kogafan... 2011/10/29 05:44:08

How so??

And this isn't an argument, we are just stating out opinions on the subject :)

reply
BloodMist 2011/10/27 00:59:57

Overkill

+1
On something like the Wii, this works great.On a portable where your screen would be constantly moving around with this, not so much.But that's Hori for ya, they love overkill.

reply
baileycornewell 2011/10/27 00:50:43
♥Rawr♥ 2011/10/27 00:43:29

Overkill

+2
I dont think i can shove that into my pant pocket...

reply
Skylaris Alanis 2011/10/27 00:38:42

Overkill

+2
guess i won't be able to fit my ds in my pocket anymore...

reply
(▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) 2011/10/26 23:52:46

Awesome

reply
NickThe... to (▪‿▪)Do... 2011/10/29 02:00:27

+1
hey is that a cowboy hat matt smith is wearing in your profile pic... cowboy hats are cool

reply
kassidy 2011/10/26 22:35:16

Overkill

+2
Seems pointless to me.

reply
NickTheAceBassist 2011/10/26 22:03:24

Awesome

I've enjoyed the Mario Kart games regardless of steering controls, plus I've sucked at Mario Kart DS since i got Mario Kart Wii i keep trying to turn the DS to steer instead of using the D-Pad, this will help...

reply
Aspect of B 2011/10/26 21:36:28

Overkill

+2
Not overkill, just pointless. It's a freaking PORTABLE 3D GAMING SYSTEM. Why would I want to turn the 3D off just to spin my 3DS around 45 degrees to the left every couple seconds?

reply
MOMMA THOMAS 2011/10/26 21:18:54

Overkill

+1
A BIT MUCH..

reply
billycat98 2011/10/26 20:28:29

Overkill

+1
i dont like the 3ds what about a regular ds

reply
StevenM 2011/10/26 20:25:35

Overkill

+1
unless your steering the car by moving the wheel like that of a car then yeah. other wise exsessive

reply
brendan 2011/10/26 20:13:14

Awesome

Very cool

reply
Jessica 2011/10/26 20:11:41

Awesome

Well, It IS a little big, but I guess it would be useful.

reply
*The Gentle Giant* 2011/10/26 19:52:18

Awesome

+1
Until you crash and wonder why....

reply
Bulbasaurus Rex. 2011/10/26 19:51:12
Lonna121593 2011/10/26 19:47:19

Awesome

i dont really care to be honest. i dont play video games

reply
BraderzzCooper <3 2011/10/26 19:40:13

Awesome

I LOVE WHEELS XD

reply
Chip 2011/10/26 19:19:58

Overkill

+1
Mario Kart 64 is the best there is. I think Nintendo has gone overboard here. It's like a hand-held Wii... They have those already... They're called smartphones.... Do something original.

reply
BloodMist to Chip 2011/10/27 01:04:04

Nintendo has nothing to do with this.

reply
Chip to BloodMist 2011/12/06 22:37:22

Really?... NINTENDO 3Ds. It's in the name. I think Nintendo has something to do with it

reply
BloodMist to Chip 2011/12/11 18:48:49

The accessory is Nyko...i have an unauthorized Gamecube memory card made by them.

reply
Kriztin... to Chip 2011/10/31 23:38:17

True so with ya

reply
Omni 2011/10/26 18:49:34

Overkill

It would be a great accessory for the PSP Vita due to its 5 inch OLED screen, but the 3DS just cannot make proper use of it. A 3.5 inch LCD screen needs to be relatively close to the face for proper visual recognition, and with this steering wheel, that just isn't happening. Even worse, you can't use what the 3DS is, well, famous for. What's the point of getting Mario Kart 7 when you can't use the 3D feature? Mario Kart is pretty much the same for every generation, with some slight changes occurring with each sequel. A pretty lackluster addition imo. Hori should have saved this for the PSP Vita's racing games :/

reply
BloodMist to Omni 2011/10/27 01:07:24 (edited)
Omni to BloodMist 2011/10/27 01:11:34

Ipod Video screen is 2.5 inches, and Ipod Touch screen is 3.5 inches. Difference is huge. And that's just an inch! As for PSP Vita hype, that's just my opinion. You don't have to agree with it. After all, this site is for opinions. You seem mad, mainly over your stupidity. I heard autistic kids sometimes beat themselves out of frustration too. God bless you BloodMist.

reply
BloodMist to Omni 2011/11/06 18:15:57 (edited)

Yeaaaah...you ignore those dual screens.That's double the width, as if that mattered.Who's autistic again?Bet you think the Uncharted games don't have the cheesiest stories of all time, too.And the gameplay is awesome because it's so simplistic.THAT is what you would call the typical idiocy of the modern gamer.

reply