Change in Sales Game of Day (9/11) - Mario Kart Wii

[Demotruk]

09tarheel said:
I was surprised that a couple of people think sales are due to the Wii Wheel, so I added that as part of the "Wii Remote fits the game well" option.
That said do people really think the Wii Wheel is a real factor in the game's sales? There have been steering wheel controllers for a long time now, sure they were expensive and not bundled with a game, but I just never really thought of that as a possible explanation for the increase in sales Mario Kart Wii has seen.

It absolutely is a factor. Other steering wheel controllers were way too expensive and aimed at the high end of the market. They add to the experience, but they're not worth the price.

 

The Wii Wheel is a cheap, ergonomic piece of plastic. It adds to the experience while coming free with the game. Not only that, but it looks more fun to observers (part of the game's viral effect).