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Mario Kart 64 drifts into Wii U’s Virtual Console store

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Before throwing your Wii U in the closet as you wait for the Switch, why not enjoy some nostalgic racing?

Nintendo announced today that Mario Kart 64 is coming to the Wii U’s Virtual Console digital store this week. Mario Kart 64, which came out in the U.S. in 1997, was one of the most popular games for the Nintendo 64, selling 9.87 copies.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.