Mario Sports Mix

by Nintendo

• Features - Your favorite Nintendo characters battle in four sporting events - basketball, volleyball, hockey and dodge ball; the basic rules of the games remain in play, but each also includes special Nintendo flavored elements like coins and special items that ramp up the craziness and fun
• Along with standard play, gathering coins will build up bonus points; so when players score a point or basket, they also get the added bonus
• You can collect items like a koopa shell to use against your opponents, even using special items to beat up on the other team while shooting or spiking
• Every character has a signature move that's almost impossible for opponents to stop; a sampling of these include Mario's fireball moves or Princess Peach's heart-filled attacks
• Use a variety of tricks to keep opponents guessing at your next move

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003O6H8CK
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 5.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 7, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,683 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #26 in Video Games > Wii > Games > Action
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com

Mario Sports Mix is a fast-paced and fun sports game for Wii featuring all your favorite Nintendo characters in over-the-top Mushroom Kingdom athletic action. Events included in the game include basketball, volleyball, dodgeball and hockey playable both on ice and elsewhere. Additional features include: multiplayer support, including four-player co-op play and two-on-two competitive play; special devastating moves available for each character; the ability to use koopa shells and other means against opposing players; a variety of game environments and more.

Over-the top Mushroom Kingdom sports action.
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Sports With an Over-the-Top, Mario Twist

Mario Sports Mix is an arcade style sports game that pits your favorite Nintendo characters against each other in four action-packed sports genres. Sports include: basketball, dodgeball, volleyball and hockey. Hockey fans will enjoy the ability to play both on the ice, as well as on the field. Characters that players can expect to see include: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Wario, Waluigi, Yoshi, Toad, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and others that will be revealed in-game. Characters each possess general abilities, but also have particular play styles, some being faster, stronger, all-around stronger than others or more precise than others. In addition to this, players are able to disturb the play of opponents using Nintendo themed means, for instance koopa shells, banana peels and walking bombs. Each player also possesses their own nearly unstoppable special ability, which can be unleashed after they fill their individual power gauges. Also, players will collect coins and gather multipliers, bonuses and other special items as they play and also as they succeed against opponents.

Multiplayer Support

Although Mario Sports Mix can be enjoyed as a single player game, it is built from the ground up with multiplayer fun in mind. All sports featured in the game include both a local cooperative multiplayer option for up to four players, as well as a four-player competitive multiplayer option in two-on-two action. The game also features two-on-two online multiplayer against friends, or random players.

Key Game Features

• Your favorite Nintendo characters battle in four sporting events: basketball, volleyball, hockey and dodgeball. The basic rules of the games remain in play, but each also includes special Nintendo flavored elements like coins and special items that ramp up the craziness and fun.
• Along with standard play, gathering coins will build up bonus points. So when players score a point or basket, they also get the added bonus.
• Players can collect items like a koopa shell to use against their opponents, even using special items to beat up on the other team while shooting or spiking.
• Every character has a signature move that's almost impossible for opponents to stop. A sampling of these include Mario's fireball moves or Princess Peach's heart-filled attacks.
• Use a variety of tricks to keep opponents guessing at your next move.
• Multiplayer support in every sport includes cooperative play with up to three friends or competitive action with up to four players in two-on-two matches.

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Product Description

 Get ready to mix it up with 4 sports on 1 Wii disc! Play sports with Mario & popular Nintendo characters Up to 4 players of any age can have a blast together Features Volleyball, Dodgeball, Basketball & Hockey Mario has a long history as a sports fan. Throughout his storied career he has pursued an interest in golf, tennis, baseball and go-karting, to name just a few. Now Mario?s tackling four different sports at the same time, all of them included on one disc for the Wii console. The game MARIO SPORTS MIX lets players jump into games of hockey, basketball, volleyball or dodgeball. The game launches on Feb. 7. MARIO SPORTS MIX presents these four familiar sports - but with a Mario twist. Players can choose from a variety of playable Mushroom Kingdom characters and can even challenge Mario and friends directly by playing as their own Mii characters. Each game contains a number of Mushroom Kingdom power-ups that can turn the tide of a game in an instant, such as banana peels, green shells and even mini mushrooms. In over-the-top Mario sports fashion, each character can unleash his or her unique special move that ranges from Mario?s fire dunk in basketball to Yoshi?s rainbow attack in dodgeball. Players can also elect to hold their matches in a number of interesting venues. For example, the Wario Factory has conveyor belts that affect how the players move on the court, while in Peach's Castle, fountains go up and down to block certain areas of the net in Volleyball. Up to four friends who are in the same room can join in the fun, while up to four players (one or two at each location) can compete over a broadband Internet connection via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players can play online against friends with whom they have traded friend codes, or anonymously against other opponents. Multiplayer modes require additional controllers, which are sold separately.  

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun game with good Online Play!!! February 9, 2011

By Brandon

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I don't understand why some people think this is a bad game because to me this game is very fun! This game is a blast if you have people to play with, and even if you don't Wi-Fi is great. Wi-Fi has a points system something like what Wii Sports has and if you get to 1000 you get a medal for that sport. There is alos little to no lag during online play. The game also has a lot to do for just 1 player. It will take you a while to unlock everything this game has to offer. Anyone who puts Dodgeball down has not played this game because it might be the best game on the disc! All 4 sports are well done and easy to play. I think this is an excellent title that any Wii owner and Mario fan should at least try out. The only thing this game lacks in for me is music. I thing they could have had much better music in this game, but this game to me is excellent.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This game rules! Mario and the gang are BACK! March 19, 2011

By Patrick Star

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

We have a 5-year-old daughter and twin 6-year-old boys - they all LOVE this game. It's fun for Dad as well. There are four sports - Basketball, Hockey, Dodgeball and Volleyball. I personally think that's more than enough because each sport is very well done.

I like that the kids have to learn cooperation in order to be successful (ie pass to the other player in basketball to do an alley-oop, etc). The Mario characters are great as always - all of the favorites are included and they each have special "power moves" for each sport that are really cool.

You can pick from many different "playfields" for each sport - each of which adds some special twist to the game (for example, the Waluigi Pinball stadium has a giant pinball that rolls around and must be avoided while playing).

As is typical with a Nintendo Mario game - the more you play the more special playfields and characters you unlock, which keeps the kids really entertained.

The sound effects, music, and graphics are all top notch. You can play with just the Wii controller turned sideways (which is what we do, much easier for the kids) or with a Wii controller and nunchuck. The controls themselves are not too complicated - again perfect for a kid's game.

I have not bothered to try out the Wi-Fi online capabilities because we have been blessed with a large family and have plenty of competition around the house. However the capability is there and from what I have read elsewhere the online play is great too. But if you have four Wii controllers and enough people, you can play 2 on 2 which is the most fun.

This is the kids' favorite game right now - great replay value. It's pricey right now because it's a new game, but I still highly recommend it. If you or your kids enjoy Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart Wii, etc. then this is a great choice to add to your collection.

Just understand that these are not designed to be "realistic" sports simulations - the NBA doesn't allow goaltending every shot or throwing turtle shells at your opponent (at least I don't think they do - I haven't watched a game in awhile). But it's really great fun once you learn the Mario way to play!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great group game March 4, 2011

By Dr. DR

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I have played this game with my kids (6 and 11). It is an excellent cooperative play game for a family or group. The controls are not too complex, good music & graphics and simple enough for younger kids to play successfully. My only complaint is that there are only 4 sports. I expected more for the price. We were hoping to unlock additional sports as we progressed, but have only unlocked additional locations. Still, it's good fun.