Nintendo of America is the first in any gaming region to confirm the existence of a Mario Kart Double Dash!! pre-order bonus disc, offering fresh details overnight in the US.

“The offer gives customers who reserve an advanced copy of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! for Nintendo GameCube a chance to test drive a bonus preview disc loaded with movies and demos of upcoming Nintendo GameCube titles,” said the firm in an open statement. “The special offer is effective immediately at select retailers.”

No word yet on what might be included. And this seems strange given the comments of one Nintendo employee last month who hinted that a 64 remake might be on the cards…

We’ll bring you details of what Europe can expect in the coming weeks.