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Mario Kart Wii VR Mods
4 VR versions
Mario Kart Wii is Nintendo's 2008 Wii kart racer. There are 4 ways to play it in VR: 2 on Quest, 1 on PCVR and 1 on Steam Frame. See every Steam Frame mod.
Every Mario Kart Wii VR mod
- QuestQUESTFreeActiveFull MotionFiles: MediumUFVR Grade A
This free static recompilation runs it on Quest without emulation, steered with a wheel you grip, hand tracking or a USB wheel.
- QuestQUESTFreeExperimentalFull MotionFiles: MediumUFVR Grade B
WiiCompiled VR PLUS
Quest · by heurazy
This free fork runs it on Quest with a kart wheel or handlebars gripped in one or two hands, and arms that follow yours.
- PCVRPCVRFreeActiveFull MotionFiles: MediumUFVR Grade A
This free Windows port lets you grip and turn the kart wheel or handlebars with one or two hands, or use a USB wheel.
- Steam FrameFRAME·ARM64FreeExperimentalFull MotionFiles: MediumUFVR Grade B
KartFrame
Steam Frame · by simplysanatori
This free port runs WiiCompiled VR PLUS natively on the Steam Frame at 120 Hz, built on the headset with hand steering in the cockpit.
Get the original game
No longer sold new. Buy the original physical game, then see How To: using your own game files.
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Mod | UFVR Grade | Developer | Latest Release | Status | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest | WiiCompiled VR | A | iChris4 (w/ heurazy) | Oct 22, 2026 | Active | Full Motion |
| Quest | WiiCompiled VR PLUS | B | heurazy | Oct 2, 2026 | Experimental | Full Motion |
| PCVR | Wiicompiled VR PLUS (formerly Mario Kart Wii VR Port) | A | heurazy | Oct 2, 2026 | Active | Full Motion |
| Steam Frame | KartFrame | B | simplysanatori | Nov 5, 2026 | Experimental | Full Motion |
Which should I pick?
- Quest
- Top pick WiiCompiled VR: free, Active, runs without emulation, steered with a wheel you grip, hand tracking or a USB wheel. Needs a clean PAL disc image; US discs won't work.
- Choose WiiCompiled VR PLUS if you want the kart wheel or handlebars in one or two hands, with arms that follow yours. Its Quest build is a preview.
- PCVR
- Top pick Wiicompiled VR PLUS (formerly Mario Kart Wii VR Port): the only option on PCVR. Free with a Windows installer, gripping the wheel or handlebars in one or two hands, or a USB wheel. Needs a clean PAL disc image.
- Steam Frame
- Top pick KartFrame: the only option on Steam Frame. Free, runs WiiCompiled VR PLUS natively at 120 Hz with hand steering. Experimental.
Moddy saysNew to VR mods? I'd start with How to Play Flat Games in VR, or browse every Game Hub and the VR mods directory.
Mario Kart Wii VR questions
Can I play Mario Kart Wii in VR?
Yes. UnflatVR lists 4 VR versions of Mario Kart Wii: WiiCompiled VR and WiiCompiled VR PLUS for Quest, Wiicompiled VR PLUS (formerly Mario Kart Wii VR Port) for PCVR, and KartFrame for Steam Frame.
Do I need a PC to play Mario Kart Wii in VR?
Not for every version. WiiCompiled VR and WiiCompiled VR PLUS run standalone on Quest, and KartFrame runs standalone on Steam Frame, with no PC. The PCVR version Wiicompiled VR PLUS (formerly Mario Kart Wii VR Port) needs a gaming PC and a PC VR headset; a Steam Frame can also play it streamed from the PC through SteamVR.
Do I need to own the original Mario Kart Wii?
Yes. None of the Mario Kart Wii VR versions listed here include the game itself, so you need your own legally owned copy of the game files. Each listing says which files it needs, and How to Use Your Own Game Files for VR Mods, Legally covers using your own copy.
Is Mario Kart Wii VR free?
Yes. All 4 Mario Kart Wii VR versions listed here are free. You still need your own copy of the game.
Which Mario Kart Wii VR version should I pick?
On Quest, our top pick is WiiCompiled VR: free, Active, runs without emulation, steered with a wheel you grip, hand tracking or a USB wheel. Needs a clean PAL disc image; US discs won't work. On PCVR, our top pick is Wiicompiled VR PLUS (formerly Mario Kart Wii VR Port): the only option on PCVR. Free with a Windows installer, gripping the wheel or handlebars in one or two hands, or a USB wheel. Needs a clean PAL disc image. On Steam Frame, our top pick is KartFrame: the only option on Steam Frame. Free, runs WiiCompiled VR PLUS natively at 120 Hz with hand steering. Experimental. See Which should I pick? above for the alternatives.