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Mario Kart 8 Release Date Rumors: Wii U Racing Wheel for GamePad Coming to Japan (PICTURE)
Mario Kart 8 is on its way, and gamers are getting excited about the Wii U Racing Wheel. However, what many people may not know is, there is also a GamePad Racing Wheel.
According to Kotaku, a Japanese company named CyberGadget has created a 'Handle Stand' for the Wii U. It comes with a clamp to hold the GamePad in place. It also, comes with a regular wheel for the Wii Remote.
The GamePad stand is roughly $42 in American money. See a picture here.
Mario Kart 8 Wii U Racing Wheel pre-orders are now available at all GameStop locations just ahead of the release of the long anticipated game.
Initially the deal was not available in the U.S., but now it has been rolled it for $9.99.
The new racing wheel, while almost identical in size and shape, actual features some artwork on it. The Mario Kart 8 logo along with a picture of the plumber in his car are on the wheel. See a picture comparison of the old and new here and here.
Mario Kart 8 limited addition bundles are coming to the UK in two different versions, Standard Edition and Limited Edition.
The Standard Edition will come with the game and a Bullet Bill shirt along with a Mario themed keychain for 49.99 pounds. The Limited Edition will include the aforementioned items plus a Blue Spiny Shell statue for 59.99 pounds. The Blue Shell is infamous for seeking out the first place racer and hunting him down; hitting with a massive burst. These bundles will be released alongside the game on May 30.
According to Polygon, the bundles can be pre-ordered on the Nintendo UK Store and stores that are participating in the promotion. If the game has already been ordered by a customer they now have the option to upgrade to the Limited Edition.