Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing video game developed and published by Nintendo and first released for the Wii U in 2014. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, an enhanced version of Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch, was released in April 2017.

 

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

➤  Race anytime, anywhere!

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8.

 

➤  Biggest Mario Kart roster ever

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game has 42 characters to choose from—the biggest roster in the series!

 

➤  Tons of tracks

Race for the cup on 48 courses, including ones inspired by Excite Bike™ and the Legend of Zelda™ series.

 

➤  Smart steering

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has new options to help out rookie racers, like Smart Steering.

 

➤  200cc time trials

Do you have the need for speed? Try to beat your best time in the insanely fast 200cc mode.

 

➤  Wireless play

Kick the party into high gear with up to eight players in local wireless multiplayer.

 

➤  Online play

Up to 12 players can race online! With a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play the Grand Prix, VS Race, and Battle modes online—and you can match with up to 12 friends.

 

➤  Pack a punch with power-ups!

Get the edge on the competition with 23 powerful items. You can even hold two items at a time!

 

➤  Bigger, better Battle Mode

With five types of battles, there are more ways than ever to wreck the competition.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch is an enhanced version of Mario Kart 8 for Wii U. It includes all previously released DLC, additional content, tweaks to the game, and 720p graphics in handheld mode. It includes all previously released DLC, additional content, gameplay tweaks, 1080p graphics when docked, and 720p in handheld mode. some of the features in the Deluxe Edition have been redesigned or restored from the previous Mario Kart games. You get 48 great courses and 42 different characters, including new ones like Bowser Jr. and Inklings from Splatoon, as well as some neat add-ons like the incredibly fast 200cc speed course. Every course, character, and mode is unlocked from the start, which means you can jump right into the track.

 

For new players, three new control aids can be accessed at any time when selecting a character or in the pause menu. "Smart Steering" is an automated system designed to keep your kart on track, with a small antenna that pops up on the back of your kart and a light bulb that glows whenever you want to go off-road and keep you on the tarmac. This is a great help for the kids, especially when used in conjunction with the new "auto-acceleration", which means players can focus entirely on hitting their drivers with all the wacky items the series is known for.

 

For experienced players, there's the return of the 200cc Championship - so fast it's maddening, this time you actually need to take your finger off the throttle. There's also a new third level of boost when drifting around corners, meaning time trials will get the injection of speed they need and a reason to go back and beat previous times. Finally, you can now carry two items at a time, adding an even more tactical element.

 

Battle Mode has eight new arenas and several game modes; items in Hush and Feather have been restored; and players can carry two items at a time, even if they don't drag the first one. Five additional playable characters have been added to the roster, including Bowser Jr, Dry Bones, King Boo, Inkling Boy and Girl from Splatoon, and Metal Mario's unlockable Golden Mario costume. The Deluxe Edition also includes a new Splatoon racing suit for Mii characters unlocked through Amiibo, as well as additional kart parts for customization.

 

Nintendo has added five smart objective-based modes, each bringing its own unique competitive angle to its eight different arenas. In Balloon Battle, you must use items and smart positioning to score points by popping your opponent's balloons. shine Thief is a wacky, kinetic improvisation. bob-bomb Blast is an explosive, over-the-top face-off. However, I wish I had more incentive to play Coin Runners. collecting or swiping coins from other people is possible, but not as exciting in comparison.

 

I love the way Mario Circuit twists and turns like a Möbius strip. Even remastered tracks like SNES Rainbow Road or F-Zero's Mute City have exceptional detail, whether you're playing on a handheld device or your TV. After Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the next must-buy for Nintendo Switch. With the glorious return of Battle Mode, better visuals, and more content than ever before, plus more ways to play than ever before with the Nintendo Switch, I don’t think fans could ask for much more.