Customer Ratings & Reviews

TL;DR: This game is literally an enhanced port of the original Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U - with additional features and improved frame rate. Pros: Improved frame rate - especially in split-screen multiplayer, portable local multiplayer with multiple controller options, Battle Mode revamp, 8 player local co-op is possible, stat tiers have been fixed and stat points are no longer lost, Mario Kart is fun, very good purchase for those who never purchased the original. Cons: While 8 player co-op is possible, the game is a bit unclear at conveying that you require 4 Switch consoles to do so. Single joycon controls are the most economical choice to play with a lot of people, but they're fairly uncomfortable to play Mario Kart with. For veteran MK8 players, this is only an enhanced port - the only thing new is the battle mode and 1 new unlockable. Farming coins again can be a chore. Unlockables: most characters/stages/cc modes are unlocked at the start of the game to appeal to the market of players who originally purchased MK8 for the Wii U. There is 1 unlockable character (beat 200cc) and all karts/bikes/wheels/gliders must be unlocked by farming coins once again. Beating 150cc unlocks the gold cups/stars for 50cc and 100cc as well without having to play them. Additional features: DLC only characters and stages from the Wii U version are included. New and improved battle mode included, 8 player local co-op possible (requires 4 Switch consoles - can only do 2 player split-screen per console). Standard 4 player split-screen local co-op is possible on one console. New karts and stat overhaul. Personal review: As a veteran of MK8 Wii U, I purchased this strictly for the ability to play this portable with friends. As I had already unlocked everything and played the original MK8 to death, I found myself not being as immersed in playing single player since I had already 3 starred every track in all modes including 200cc in original MK8 and I got bored quickly and lost interest playing by myself. Online matchmaking is still fun and the new battle modes did warrant a good purchase in my book. The biggest draw was the ability to bring my Switch anywhere and able to set up Mario Kart at parties and game nights for casual and competitive play with friends, only to lose those friendships shortly after over a horribly timed blue shell. I would 110% recommend this to someone who has never played MK8 before, but I would only recommend this to a MK8 veteran only if the things I wrote in the above "Pros" section appeal to them - otherwise, just stick with the Wii U version.

Mario Kart is one of the greats! Easy buying from Best Buy!

Mario Kart is fast, fun, and addictive, offering exciting races full of chaotic items and colorful tracks. It’s easy to pick up for beginners but still competitive for experienced players. Local and online multiplayer make it a blast with friends or family. Overall, it’s one of Nintendo’s most enjoyable series.

This is the greatest Mario Kart thus far! The battle mode is super fun and the ability to hold 2 items is fantastic. Love the new tracks and the added characters. Must add this game to your Switch collection.

I played this the other day and was blown away at the Number of characters and race tracks available, Super Fast gameplay and lots of bonuses you can pick up to thwart your opponent. Highly Recommended!

If you've already owned this game for the Wii U you know what you're getting into. What this game does it is it allows me to play anywhere in the country with any of my friends who also have a Nintendo switch. With the way the controllers work you can have two people playing instantaneously on the same screen. Or if you like to have your own screen you and your buddy can use your own switch. You can have up to 8 players playing this game and the chaos is amazing. The extra levels were well designed you get all the extra characters and you still get to unlock plenty of things as you grow. I highly recommend this game as the most used game I have for the switch with the exception of the new Zelda. Have fun!

I’ve really missed Mariokart and hadn’t played it since the SNES days! This one is hands down the best! Tons of characters, let’s, and customizations to tweak your ride to how you want it to feel. There are over 40 tracks, up to 200cc races and even a mirror mode for tracks. Lots of playing time to get three stars on all tracks (you can’t just finish in first at the end, every race you have to be first!). Battle Mode is a lot of fun and I like that they have more modes than the plain pop your balloons. Online is great too...there are some amazing racers out there, but the odds are always evened up with the special items, so you can easily go from 12th to first on that last lap, never give up!

My kids love playing this on their switch. The kids can play this easily. They are 8 and 6. I highly recommend a two player but single is just as great.

Best game ever, I wish that we had more room on all of our Consoles! We all need at least 10 terabytes to actually play games with enough room now! This game is so fun when you like to play racing games this will always be a fun experience for everyone!

Fun game for my family we enjoyed playing it with each other and spending time together with our kids it’s fun and has a lot of characters and track you will love it i really like it so you should check it out for yourself you will love it too

So happy with my purchase easy to carry fun to play

Mario Kart 8 for the Wii u was great. Mario kart 8 deluxe takes that same formula and improved on it in many ways, with a very fun new battle mode, new characters, new vehicles, and all the DLC from the Wii U all packaged together. On top of that, there is new auto steering and accelarate features, which really improve gameplay for new or younger players. But the best feature isn't one unique to the game, it is the mobility of the Switch itself. It's so easy to bring to get togethers, parties, or even to restaurants to play a few races while waiting for food. It is a very social and very accessible console for anyone and everyone, with Mario kart being one of the best games on the system.

First game I got for the Switch and I was not disapointed. This game combines all the great tracks and charachters from previous Mario Karts. This is a must have game for the Nintendo Switch.

The game is amazing. If you enjoyed any previous Mario Kart you will love this game. There are a lot of characters, tracks, and vehicles. It's also a great game for local multiplayer.

We bought this because our 5 year old had been enjoying MK8 for the Wii U, but we didn't have all of the DLC. He absolutely loves it and wants to play it all the time. It's great for the 3 of us to play together, he has such a great time. It includes options to make it easier for younger players to play, like an option to automatically have the gas pressed so they can focus on turning. Highly recommend if you love the MarioKart games and are looking to have a good time with your children.

This game has everything you could possibly want from a Mario kart game. Lots of characters and tracks to race on! Fun with friends and family. Looks great when the switch is docked on the TV!

I've played MarioKart in the past, and all that experience translated right over. I did 150CC right away and got 1st on 3/4 courses then 2nd, and it was the first time doing those courses... so a little too easy. Turning off the guard rails makes it slightly more difficult. Although fun, it's not something I play long term like many other games. Depends what you are into I suppose, but for me it felt like it should cost a lot less for the value I got out of it. Meanwhile the Mario Rabbit Kingdom game I put many many hours into and it was half price.

There is a reason this brand has had 8 releases. Mario kart is full of family friendly competition. Whether you are playing with friends or kids you will all have fun showing off your skills on the track. End up in 5th place or lower do not worry the race is designed that you will get some items that can turn the race in your favor!

Between this and Smash Bros, these are my big games to play with family. Plenty of characters to choose from and ways to modify your karts for racing to match your personality. Highly recommend for Switch 1 and 2 players.

Even my 5 year old daughter was able to join in the fun and actually win. Really like how all tracks and characters are unlocked by default and 4 player with just 2 sets of joycons.