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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
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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.!
  • Details
    • Genre: Racing
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Nintendo
    • Model Number: 106001
    • Product Name: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    • Publisher: Nintendo
    • Developer: Nintendo
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Racing
    • Game Franchise: Mario Kart
    • Game Series: 8
    • Multiplayer: true
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 400058568093

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.!

    Whats Included
    • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

    Q: Do I need to purchase the wheel joy cons to play the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch or are the joy cons that come with the system sufficient?

    A: No, you do not need the wheel joy cons to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You can pop in the game to the Switch console and play with the standard controllers provided.

    Q: How many GB is Mario kart 8. How much space will it take on the system.

    A: Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch is 6.7gb.

    Q: can this be played on a nintendo switch lite?

    A: Yes works great with the switch lite!!

    Q: Can you play a Nintendo switch on an airplane? And also what is the difference between the physical and digital game? Which one do I order? HELP

    A: Yes, you can play this on an airplane but you can't do an online play obviously. The physical game is the version that comes in a physical SD card looking cartridge while digital is the version that you download from the Nintendo eStore, Digital game lives on the switch and is downloaded to the internal memory - I will suggest getting a high capacity micro SD card if you haven't already

    Q: How to download a digital game to the Nintendo switch?

    A: They'll send it in an email on file with the code and you redeem the code on the switch

    Q: Is this game compatible with the nintendo switch OLED model?

    A: Yes it is! Any Switch game will play on Switch Original and OLED. Happy gaming.

    Q: Do you need the digital game to play this online with friends? Or can you play online with the physical game?

    A: You need a copy of the game, physical or digital will both work for this. (I am actively doing online with a physical copy.) Please note that you ALSO need a Switch Online membership, which costs 20$ per year for one person, or 34$ per year for 2-8 people. You can also buy the online in 1, 3, and 6 month increments but it's cheaper to buy it by the year. It's worth it for the membership as you get to race against others, and many games including Animal Crossing also have online abilities through the Switch Online membership. If you don't want online capabilities, you don't need the Switch Online membership, but to race others online at all you will need it.

    Q: What is the difference in digital and physical in the Mario cart deluxe

    A: The only difference is physical copies require you to insert a game card into the Switch, while digital copies require you to purchase and download the game through the Nintendo eStore. As for the game itself, it is exactly the same.

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    Customers have good things to say about the gameplay, fun factor, and ease of use of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Many appreciate the variety of characters and tracks available. While some find the price a bit high, and a few mention the game could benefit from more content or a higher difficulty level, the overwhelmingly positive feedback centers on the enjoyable and accessible racing experience. The game is frequently praised as a great option for family fun.

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    Pros for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]
    Gameplay, Fun, Ease of use, Characters, TracksEase of use, Game Play, Graphics, Entertainment, CustomizationGameplay, Fun, Ease of use, Characters, TracksGameplay, Tracks, Courses, Value, Content
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