: In specific team modes, driving near your teammate fills a "Team Frenzy" meter. Once activated, both players receive a temporary barrage of unlimited items.

While the PS3 offers a nostalgic way to play, some users report minor issues when running the PS2 version on PS3 hardware. Some players find the original CNK physics "slower" compared to CTR, with karts sometimes losing speed on vertical bends due to hitbox clipping in the anti-gravity sections.