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Mario Kart Wii Cheat Codes

Bonus Cups
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding Cup:

Star Cup: Successfully complete the Flower and Mushroom Cup with a trophy.

Special Cup: Successfully complete the Star Cup with a trophy.

Leaf Cup: Successfully complete the Banana and Shell Cup with a trophy.

Lightning Cup: Successfully complete the Leaf Cup with a trophy.

Bonus characters
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding character:

Baby Daisy: Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 50cc cups.

Baby Luigi: Unlock eight Expert Staff Ghost Data in Time Trials mode.

Birdo: Play 16 different courses in Time Trials mode. Alternately, get 250 Wi-Fi wins.

Bowser Jr.: Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 100cc Retro Cups.

Daisy: Win the 150cc Special Cup.

Diddy Kong: Successfully complete all 50cc Retro Cups.

Dry Bones: Win the 100cc Leaf Cup.

Dry Bowser: Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 150cc Wii Cups.

Funky Kong: Unlock four Expert Staff Ghost Data in Time Trials mode.

King Boo: Win the 50cc Star Cup

Mii (Outfit A): Win the 100cc Special Cup.

Mii (Outfit B): Unlock all 32 Expert Staff Ghost Data in Time Trials mode.

Rosalina: Get a "One Star" rank or better in all Mirror Mode Retro Cups. Alternately, have a saved game file from Super Mario Galaxy and win 50 Grand Prix races.

Toadette: Play on all 32 courses in Time Trials mode. Alternately, get 1,000 Wi-Fi wins.

Bonus bikes
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding bikes:

Bubble Bike (small): Win the Mirror Leaf Cup.

Dolphin Dasher (medium): Win the Mirror Star Cup.

Kamek (small): Defeat all the Nintendo ghosts in the Star Cup.

Magikruiser (small): Play on eight different courses in Time Trials mode.

Phantom (large): Win the Mirror Special Cup.

Quacker (small): Win the 150cc Star Cup.

Shooting Star (large): Win the 100cc Star Cup.

Sneakster (medium): Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 100cc Wii Grand Prix Cups.

Spear (large): Unlock 12 Expert Staff Ghost in Time Trials mode.

Zip Zip (medium): Win the 100cc Lightning Cup.

Bonus karts
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding karts:

Aero Glider (large): Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 150cc Retro Cups.

Blue Falcon (small): Win the Mirror Lightning Cup.

Dragonetti (large): Win the 150cc Lightning Cup.

Piranha Prowler (large): Win the 50cc Special Cup.

Royal Racer (medium): Win the 150cc Leaf Cup.

Sprinter (medium): Unlock 24 Expert Staff Ghosts in Time Trials mode.

Super Blooper (medium): Get a "One Star" rank or better in the 50cc Leaf Cup.

Tiny Titan (small): Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 50cc Retro Cups. Alternately, get 50 Wi-Fi wins.

Mirror mode
Win all 150cc Cups to unlock Mirror mode.

Expert Staff Ghosts
Defeat a Normal Staff Ghosts with a time at least seven seconds faster to unlock the Expert Staff Ghost for that course.

Alternate title screen and ending sequence
Get a "One Star" rank or better in all Cups, including those in Mirror mode to unlock an alternate title screen and ending sequence.

Special credits
Win all trophies in a class to view the credits and see a congratulations screen featuring your Mii with Mario and Peach. Win all Grand Prix Cups to get another congratulations screen featuring your Mii with all the racers.

Quick start
When the countdown starts, wait until the "2" begins to disappear, then hold 2 to get a boost at the start of the race.
When the timer to begin the race just starts, hold 1 + 2. As soon as it is about to say "Go", release both buttons and press 2 as you would normally do to start the race. If done correctly, you will get a nice boost that will usually put you in first place in the 50cc and 100cc class. Note: This may require some practice.

Quick recovery
When you fall into an obstacle, press 2 precisely when you land to get a temporary boost.

Use same character with more than one player
This glitch works because you are automatically placed on the character you last selected. First, make have player one choose the character desired. Next, deselect the character, and move off it. Have player two select the character. Go back one screen, then enter the character selection screen again. You should now both be on the same character. Then, have both players select the character. Note: This trick also works for three and four players.

Defending against POW Block
When an opponent uses a POW Block, it will spin you out on the third POW, causing you to lose an item and speed. However, if you perform a wheelie on a bike as soon as your hear the third POW, you will spin and lose your item but maintain your speed. Additionally, if you shake the Wii-mote, it will create a force field and protect you. Also, if you are off the ground (not jumping) from something such as a ramp, you will avoid the POW Block.

Defending against Red Shells
You can block Red Shells by equipping an item behind you. Once you have an item, hold D-pad Left or D-pad Right. Items that work are Green Shells, Red Shells, and Bananas. Do not hold Fake Item Boxes or Bob-ombs behind you.

Team drafting boost
This trick requires two or more players. While playing in VS. Team racing, draft by following a friend somewhat closely from behind. Once you get the boost, go around him or her to take the lead in front of them. Have that friend draft behind you. Keep repeating this to quickly finish a race.

Winning online
A win counts as long as points are added to your total score. For example, if you get fifth, or sometimes sixth, place in an online race, it is still considered a win. The same goes for Battle Online. You can be on the losing team, but if you scored enough coins or hits and it adds points to your score, then it can be a win.

Golden Wii Wheel icon
After using the Wii Wheel extensively in all modes, a golden Wii Wheel will appear next to your name when you go online.

Profile name stars
You can add a star next to your profile name on the results screen and the Wi-Fi races by completing all Grand Prix races with a certain rank:

One star profile name: Earn a "One Star" rank in all Grand Prix races.

Two star profile name: Earn a "Two Star" rank in all Grand Prix races.

Three star profile name: Earn a "Three Star" rank in all Grand Prix races.

Expert Staff Ghost times
After beating the Normal Staff Ghosts by a certain margin of time, you can unlock the Expert Staff Ghosts. The following are the approximated times for unlocking them:

Mushroom Cup

Luigi Circuit


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:29.670

Unlock Time: 01:25.742

Moo Moo Meadows

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:37.856

Unlock Time: 01.33.571

Mushroom Gorge

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:16.110

Unlock Time: 02.07.755

Toad's Factory

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:22.480

Unlock Time: 02.15.681

Flower Cup

Mario Circuit


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:44.777

Unlock Time: 01.39.183

Coconut Mall

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:30.764

Unlock Time: 02.24.788

DK's Snowboard Cross

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:34.693

Unlock Time: 02.24.725

Wario's Gold Mine

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:19.583

Unlock Time: 02.14.932

Star Cup

Daisy Circuit


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 0:56.822

Unlock Time: 01.48.791

Koopa Cape

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 03:03.022

Unlock Time: 02.54.897

Maple Treeway

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:58.633

Unlock Time: 02.50.229

Grumble Volcano

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:28.237

Unlock Time: 02.19.524

Special Cup

Dry Dry Ruins


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:30.949

Unlock Time: 02.21.681

Moonview Highway

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:16.802

Unlock Time: 02.07.016

Bowser's Castle

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 03:04.836

Unlock Time: 02.55.017

Rainbow Road

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 03:05.895

Unlock Time: 02.59.293

Shell Cup

GCN Peach Beach


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:34.233

Unlock Time: 01.30.698

DS Yoshi Falls

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:16.461

Unlock Time: 01.12.901

SNES Ghost Valley 2

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:06.595

Unlock Time: 01.03.752

N64 Mario Raceway

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:14.799

Unlock Time: 02.07.915

Banana Cup

N64 Sherbet Land


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:48.651

Unlock Time: 02.37.784

GBA Shy Guy Beach

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:45.568

Unlock Time: 01.39.255

DS Delfino Square

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:41.807

Unlock Time: 02.33.107

GCN Waluigi Stadium

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:32.882

Unlock Time: 02.24.645

Leaf Cup

DS Desert Hills


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:10.233

Unlock Time: 02.01.141

GBA Bowser Castle 3

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:58.304

Unlock Time: 02.50.637

N64 DK's Jungle Parkway

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:58.264

Unlock Time: 02.49.028

GCN Mario Circuit

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:59.771

Unlock Time: 01.55.267

Lightning Cup

SNES Mario Circuit 3


Normal Staff Ghost Time: 01:38.880

Unlock Time: 01.34.828

DS Peach Gardens

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:34.894

Unlock Time: 02.29.006

GCN DK Mountain

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 02:57.744

Unlock Time: 02.50.248

N64 Bowser's Castle

Normal Staff Ghost Time: 03:19.323

Unlock Time: 03.06.723

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