Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s a blast to play this game with multiple players. If you don’t mind the $60 price tag on a Wii U ported game, this is the game for you. Personally think the price point is silly but I can’t deny the fun factor this game delivers.

Very fun game to play with friends on the big screen. There are tons of characters to choose from and many tracks as well. Great graphics.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is pure fun. It’s easy to pick up, hard to put down, and perfect for playing with friends or family. It's great to play solo and even better with friends! Timeless game play and graphics. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, this game is a must-have for the Switch.

I’ve been playing Mario cart versions since N64 and this one is a pretty great upgrade. Familiar tracks and characters and then a ton of new ones. The controls are easy and I find less erratic than the originals so you can stay on the tracks which can have different ways to complete them, in each arena. Balloon battle is much improved and way more fun. The graphics are great and make even crazy fast tracks easy to navigate. Fun for the whole family!

Fun games will buy again in the future to play again

It's a Mario Kart game. Gameplay is great. Soundtrack is great. Makes for a great time with friends and family. Only downside is the price vs amount of content. I wish it had more tracks from previous games.

While I wouldn't say it's the best mariokart (double dash for GC) it is definitely the most polished. While it was on the Wii U, on the switch you get the definitive edition with all the bells and whistles. Also you can play it on the go no less! And boy is this game sweet eye-candy on portable mode due to the crispness of the smaller screen. Great game to have mindless fun especially when you play online, you no longer have to wait until someone comes over to play with you like in the times of yore!

I'm not a big gamer so please don't underestimate my appreciation for this game. Let's start with the graphics. I can't thank the team behind them enough. The colors, and everything that went into the visuals is beautiful. Colors are really bright and always go well with the intense gameplay. Each track is also a beauty. Not all of the tracks are new, and it's even specified which tracks have been used in other systems such as DS. However, playing this game on a switch is an experience of its own. Doesn't matter if I played Cheep Cheep Beach when I was on my 3DS, playing on the switch was worth it. I've never been into the sound track behind games but each sound track has been so craftfully made. It takes the gameplay to another level, by not only complementing it, but giving it a sweet competitive edge. The antigravity feature is pretty neat; to explain when you bump into other players or the antigravity pieces in the middle of the track you'll be pulled forward with a little boost. With the exception of having all access to vehicle upgrades (available by gaining coins), the cars/wheels/gliders are all cool. A lot of times I see a new vehicle and I'm like, "Wow, they have this as an option!" There's luxury Mercedes Benz, and silly animal like vehicles. The ease of the user interface is like all previous years, but its the tracks that really gets your moneys worth. Sometimes I play and question if I'm playing a game or living in one. If that was the goal of Nintendo, they really came to surpass it. Please do yourself a favor and get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

I don't like playing the original on N64 - sue me. It controls like a lead balloon and didn't age well, and the nostalgia isn't enough for me to truly enjoy playing it. If I needed a fix, Double Dash was modern enough to do the trick for me. I just recently bought a Switch solely for this and Zelda...and maybe a little for the gimmicky but fun 1 2 Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe alone is worth picking up the console. Take the plunge, and enjoy it with your friends! More video game news and reviews on the 2v1 Podcast on iTunes

I have been playing Mario Kart since the SNES days. Mario Kart 64 was the first of the series I purchased with my hard earned money from my first job that I played for months on end. I admit that having previously purchased Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U there was some hesitation in buying the new "remastered" game. But in all Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's seemingly small feature upgrades add a lot to the game. In my case the updates were well worth the double dip. If you've been away from the series and or missed it entirely on Wii U there should be no question on whether to buy (so long as you enjoy the racing, kart genre). But if you are on the fence consider the following: -Eight battle stages with four modes. This was the greatest omission from the Wii U version that is rightly fixed now. The modes are great, with Renegade Roundup being the new addition and my personal favorite. -Full 1080p 60fps on TV and 720p 60fps on the go. It ran at 720p 59fps on Wii U. So the game is sharper and very smooth running on the Switch. Multiplayer dips to 30fps with three or four players, but no different than Wii U. -Best handheld iteration of a Mario Kart ever made. -Double item blocks return, you can now get a defensive item and a coin or two defensive items. This really does make the game much better. -New characters and karts: Dry Bones, Bowser Jr. Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl. There is one additional character that is unlocked by getting a gold cup on every cup available, I won't spoil it here. A quick Google search will tell you who it is. -All DLC characters and levels included and unlocked from the start including 200cc mode. There is still a progression through racing and getting coins to earn kart parts. -Local wireless, LAN (with adapter), and online play are all available.

Mario Kart 8 was already the best game from the franchise up to date. Even though it is a Wii U game that was ported to the Nintendo Switch system, it brings new characters, new battle modes, and of course, portability. The fact that you can play this, with a friend (without even having to buy a second controller or set of joycons) and on the go, is great, And if you hadn't tried Mario Kart 8 before (lots of people didn't get a Wii U) prepare to be amazed. Graphics, soundtrack, characters, tracks and even the special items!

First, if you aren't a gamer member with Bestbuy you are throwing money away every time you buy a game. This game has everything! It's especially fun once you master the steering wheel(sold separately) and don't need to use the directional buttons. The switch joy con is made to fit hands that are roughly the size of Trumps hands. If you have anything larger than a toddlers hand when playing with the joy con you need the steering wheel. There are tons of characters and vehicles to choose from. So many upgrades. The game is set up for the most novice players to the extremely talented with all the classes and cups available. Better option for party's of adults or children than 1-2 switch. Adults only below this...... Trying playing Drunk Cup The rules are: You are not allowed to drink and drive. You must pull over to drink. You must finish your adult beverage before finishing the race. Good luck!!!!

When I first got it, I played it practically all the time about. I got into it, especially with the online membership. It's a fun, addictive game that you should play. You don't need the online membership as you can play against the computer. My favorite course is the Zelda course. Nintendo just keeps adding courses! This game you can play forever and still have a fun time.

Awesome game with lots of modes, characters and tracks. Anybody that's a fan of any of the previous Mario Kart games will love this game

Mario Kart is a classic Nintendo game series. I've played every single entry of the series from the SNES to N64 to GCN to Wii to Wii U to Switch. I've also played the handheld entries of the series. This version of the game for Switch is basically the most current and up-to-date entry. It includes many different characters and race tracks to choose from. On the Switch, you can race with others locally via split screen or online. Honestly, it's a Mario Kart game. It's tons of fun, even playing single player mode.

What more can you say about Mario Kart 8 deluxe? Infinite replay value and is a recipe for a good time. Game has many modes and will take some time for people to master it. Easy to play, hard to master is the reason why this game stood the test of time.

Very nice gift for birthday present I recommend it plus you can always exchange best buy has excellent service

If you have ever played MarioXart you'll automatically know and love this game. I havent found anything new and oustanding about the difference but this is great being portable now and able to just pop in and play immediately. I was even able to play with 4 people on the little screen during a break at work which was hilarious on the little screen and all of us crowding over each other and bumping elbows. Should have come out when the switch was released but worth the wait. If you have a switch... get this game.

Better tracks than old school and of course better graphics. Love as much as the old school with new twist and characters

Super Mario Kart was probably my first video game ever so please pardon my bias but Mario Kart is Nintendo's best franchise and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best in the franchise. It provides hours of fun whether you play with friends/family on the same couch, gamers across the world online, or by yourself against the computer. Sure, it's nearly the same game as the one on the Wii U, but it's worth getting the Switch version so that you can play it on the go. Great for kids and kids at heart!