Mario Tennis Wiimake Lacks GC Option

A Japanese retailer has let slip some details on the WiiMake of Mario Power Tennis.

According to Wii Fanboy the remake of the well-received Mario-themed tennis sim on Wii comes as a double edged sword. On hand you've got motion controlled Wii-remote swiping, and on the other a lack of support for GameCube controllers.

You can wave your remote around to perform forehand and backhand shots, directing your ball about as in other Wii tennis titles with the types of motion varying the shot with a top spin or slice. To perform a power shot, you'll still need to tap a button (most likely A or B).

Those wanting a slice of the Tennis action without four sets of remotes and nunchuck should seek a copy of the GameCube version or wait for the eventual release of a proper Wii version.

The game, alongside Pikmin and Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat make their way to store shelves again in early 2009.