As a hardcore Mario Karter you know from experience that the game is best when played with others. So are you going to be the head honcho and use the steering wheel that comes with the game, letting other players sport standard Wii Remotes? Or do you have to snatch up a few third part controller snap ins? Well Nintendo's putting out... the first party steering wheel accessory for cheap, only $11.95 which is not too bad a deal (considering todays accessory prices).

"If you need additional Nintendo branded Mario Kart Wii steering wheels you won't have to buy shell out for another copy of Mario Kart Wii. Nintendo plans on selling extra Wii Wheels on April 11, the same day Mario Kart Wii debuts in Japan. Each extra plastic steering wheel runs for 1200 yen ($11)."

Filed under is this news? Imagine, if you didn't want Mario Kart for some totally bizarre and unexplainable reason, that game has always been a blast... The steering wheel's necessity on the other hand is arguable.