Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch

Pros: The new 1080p picture had me impressed being my first game I tested, compared to my previous 720 unconverted via hdmi adapter for the Wii. It’s a major jump as I skipped the Wii U console. Although I feel it should be caught up with the times & be in the 4K field by now. Game is plenty fun. Like the new features for example “Drift“ mode. I never figured out how to or control it for the Wii & love doing it for this one as the sparks changes colors depending on your execution. Cons: Wish it came with a digital copy like movies do so that I can bounce between games without switching them out physically. My other major complain is that I can’t play online with friends or other users free at charge like it use to be on the Wii.

I've been wanting to get Mario Kart 8 since the Wii U, but never had the chance to get it. I'm glad I waited and got the Deluxe version of Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch. It's so much fun playing Mario Kart 8 on the go! :) The graphics look beautiful in 1080p HD. The new racing tracks are really creative. There are some returning retro tracks that have been completely revamped for Mario Kart 8, such as Moo Moo Meadows (Wii), Yoshi's Circuit (GameCube), and Music Park (3DS). **DLC & MORE PLAYABLE CHARACTERS!** It adds all the DLC packs that were released on the Wii U. Plus, more characters have been added to Mario Kart 8. They added Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy with different color schemes to choose from, Bowser Jr., King Boo, Dry Bones, and an alternate costume for Link (Breath of the Wild tunic) - which was a free update that was added recently. **IMPROVED BATTLE MODES!!** The Battle modes on the Wii U were just reusing the racing tracks which made it too big to chase after other players. It seemed like battle mode was an afterthought and Nintendo realized they needed to add battle modes for when Mario Kart 8 was first released on the Wii U. In the Deluxe Edition, the battle modes are much better and they created some new battle modes. The arenas are smaller, like in previous Mario Kart games. One of the new battle maps has a Splatoon themed arena. Returning modes are Popping Balloons and Bob-omb Blast **CONTROLS** The controls feel great. There's even a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for those who normally don't play video games that much. Nintendo even added more controller options such as Nintendo Labo Motorcycle and Vehicle. Overall, I had a lot of fun playing this game and I recommend this to anyone who likes racing games. Fun to play on your own or play with your friends and family!

First off let me say that I bought and played this game since day 1 it was released back on the Wii U so I have already put many hours into it before now. That being said even if you bought and played this on the Wii U it is well worth the price of picking up again on the switch. The battle mode is the biggest improvement over the Wii U version, but not the only one. Switch version runs at 1080p vs 720p on Wii U, it comes with all the paid DLC and of course the best feature... you can play it anywhere you want via handheld mode and it is absolutely gorgeous in handheld mode and on a TV. If you have never played.... buy it yesterday.... if you have it on Wii U... still buy it. As always I would recommend anyone buying video games to get the BestBuy Gamer club, it provides great year long discounts and since I have joined BestBuy is pretty much only place I get any physical games anymore. Great money saver.

What’s there to not love. Its Mario Kart!!!!!! Solid 5 stars all around.

Good quality, Good condition, easy to order, my experience with Best Buy and ordering online was great. Everything is perfect.

This edition of Mario Kart is amazing! From the graphics all the way down to audio and the controls. Everything feels like an upgrade from the Wii U version. Online play is smooth and local multiplayer is great! Really brings back the days of local couch play. A neat feature is being able to play online against people with friends locally, so multiple people in the same room can compete against people online, with one console. All of the DLC from the Wii U version is included in this this version for free as a part of the base game. Splatoon tracks and characters are unlocked from the start, and Amiibo support has been increased for more unlockable outfits. All in all, this is a must have for the Nintendo Switch! For a complete list of changes from Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U check out this site: mariowiki.com/Mario_Kart_8_Deluxe Oh, and don't forget, you can get 20% off all new games at Best Buy with Gamers Club Unlocked! Definitely worth a look. Happy gaming!

Having played the original MK8 on the Wii U (+ all the DLC), I'm happy to have bought the Deluxe version for the Switch, which comes with an improved battle system, new items (like the much missed Boo), and additional characters. All the racetracks and speeds are available from the start, so it's easy to jump right back in. Only complaint is that the highlight reel seems to have changed a bit for the worse, as it zooms in too much on the racer (especially when crossing the finish line), thus removing some of the desired context.

Bought the system for a relative for Christmas and she loves it. I like the portability of the system as she can now play on the road. I thought the controllers were a little small and will have a small adjustment period. The only real downside (and it's a REAL downside) is that the games are not backwards compatible, so you won't be able to use games from previous Nintendo systems and have to buy all new games (pretty expensive).