Last month, we got to see "Speed Racer" on the Wii in action and learned that it's a cross between "F-Zero" and "WipEout." Even though no Wii Wheel was present, we did get some answers about how it works with the third-party title. But forget about us -- take a look at "Speed Racer" yourself and see what you think of the very first gameplay video.

"Speed Racer" on the Wii hits stores May 6.

What happens when the speed of "F-Zero" meets the crashes of "Burnout" and is wrapped in the eye-popping colors of "WipEout?" You get the latest movie based spin-off game "Speed Racer."

The Wachowski Brothers-produced movie hits theaters this May. "Speed Racer" the game will hit Wiis and DSs right around the same time, courtesy of WB Games. (The PS2 version will coincide with the DVD release later this year). The game is also the first third-party title to be compatible with the Wii Wheel.

After spending a little time with the game, it's hard not to compare it to some of the more classic racing franchises.

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