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Inflatable Mario Kart Car Brings Out the Child Gamer in All of Us

by Amar Toor on June 1, 2010 at 11:10 AM

CTA's Inflatable Wii Kart Perhaps it's just the video arcade generation, but playing a racing game like 'Mario Kart' without actually being behind the wheel of a car has always left us feeling a bit empty inside. Fortunately, though, electronics accessories manufacturer CTA has finally scratched our hard-to-reach itch. As Joystiq reports, the company has just unveiled a life-changing Wii accessory -- in the form of a giant, $40 inflatable car.

This new Wii whip will allow users to insert their Wii controls directly into the steering wheel, and weave their way around 'Mario Kart Wii' from the comfort of their own blow-up bumper car. You'll still have to provide all the swerve and dart movements yourself, and, from what we can tell, the car still lacks that all-important cup-holder. On the bright side, though, CTA is reportedly marketing the accessory to promote the community-based youth organization Kids are Heroes -- which, at the very least, should make you feel a little better about spending your Friday night behind the wheel of a child's pool toy. [From: Joystiq, via: Geekosystem]

Tags: cta, CtaDigital, inflatable, mariokart, MarioKartWii, peripherapls, Racing, top, Toy, toys, videogames, wii, wiiaccessory, Wiimote

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