Customer Ratings & Reviews

Awesome game!!! Beyond crazy how we are spending $50+ on video games these days, but again. Excellent game and well worth the purchase. This game has evolved dramatically since I was a kid, including gameplay, graphics, and features. So cool!

Great family game with the multiplayer option. Nostalgic with all the courses you get from the Mario Kart game line. Have lots of fun playing this game with my family. Great difficulty for someone who likes the challenge. Crazy that this game has been out for years and still $60 though. But overall have enjoyed every dollar spent playing with the family.

First off I fall under the first time player of Mario Kart 8. I did not own a Wii U therefore have never played this game before. All I can say is this is pure fun. This game's attention to detail in course and character design is beyond imagination. So far I have put about 30 hours into it and still go back for more even when getting blue shelled, red shelled, then blue shelled out of first place. Even though the game can be brutally frustrating it is one of the additions to the Nintendo Switch that is a necessity. I mostly play single player either online or just in a solo cups. No matter what I play it is always fun and enjoyable. What makes this even better is I can play it out and about while getting my oil changed or just at home on the TV and it looks and plays the same. A side note: the only downfall is that when online there is no real way to just party up with a few friends for some quick races without jumping through hoops. This is not really the games fault though and more has to do with Nintendo lagging on getting their online network fully working which is supposed to be in beta/ready by fall (we'll see if that happens). This is a must own game for any Nintendo Switch owner.

What's not to like? Tons of characters, amazingly detailed, intricate tracks to race, multiple car configurations, and fun power ups! The fact that this game looks amazing both at home and on the go is a testament to the console itself. Highly addictive and truly fun for the family!

My Best Buy purchase of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been an absolute winner—delivering timeless gameplay with nonstop entertainment. Whether you race casually or competitively, alone or with friends, this game is worth every penny.

This is the best version of Mario Kart 8 and one that should've existed in the first place up to the capabilities of the Wii U version. The largest change that is most welcome to this game is retooling of the battle mode. It is back to how the maps worked in previous mariokart games instead of being a small track. Battle mode now makes sense and is actually fun again. If the Wii U release had this version of battle mode, it would be a harder sell to get it on Switch. However now it is the largest tipping point. Playing on handheld is about the equivalent of the Wii U version that was also 720p. You can also take off the controllers and two player modes with ease. If you are crazy, you can get an additional pair of joycons and play with 4 people simultaneously on the portable switch screen. Does it work well? Yes! Should you actually do that? Probably not. While docked, it works at 1080p and looks/performs better than the Wii U version. This version includes all of the dlc for the Wii U version of MK8, plus some additional characters/karts/stages. If you want mario kart, this is what you want.

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.

Mario Kart 8 is less of a racing game and more of a chaotic family reunion where everyone brings banana peels and red shells instead of potato salad. One moment you’re gracefully drifting around corners like a professional racer, and the next—BOOM—a blue shell drops out of nowhere and reminds you that life is cruel, and Mario is laughing at your pain. The graphics? Beautiful. The tracks? Insanely creative. The friendships? Non-existent, because nothing says “love you, bro” like hitting your buddy with three green shells and then waving as you cross the finish line. This game has taught me two things: 1. Never trust someone holding a lightning bolt. 2. Luigi’s death stare is the scariest thing in gaming history. 10/10 would rage quit again.

This is so addicting and the online multiplayer is great too. There's a ton of tracks and multiple characters to pick from. This is enjoyable for all ages and a solid pickup for any switch owner.

Doesn’t quite have the old school vibe as the old Mario cards but if you like racing in weird zero gravity like maps then this is the game for you. Even though the game pretty much drives for you I can still beat my kid. 3 decades later, I still got it

It’s Mariokart, what else can you say? It’s fun. If you liked previous version you’ll like this one. Lots of characters, cars, and tracks. You can also play online.

Great game in the Mario Kart series. This is a deluxe version of Mario Kart 8 that was released for the Wii U. This game has all the great things that make Mario Kart fun. The tracks are great and varied with some popular tracks from older Mario Kart games. Controlling the game works great too. You can use the Joy-Cons, split the Joy-Cons for 2 player, and use the pro controller. They all work great and controlling the kart is responsive and tight. They also include a Smart controller mode which basically helps steer and accelerate, great for younger kids. They will feel they are actually racing and not have to worry about falling off the track. There a lot of content in this game: tracks, racers, different kart mods, and the online play is fun too. This is a must have for the Nintendo Switch!

I had Mario Kart on the Wii U and thought that game was amazing. The switch version provides a few tweaks plus more maps and characters making it the best version available. Add the portability factor of the switch and getting this game is a no brainer.

There is more here than just a graphical update. The DLC from MK8's release on the Wii U is included, plus a new Battle mode from the older games. The online play seems a bit more stable (though still prone to failure) and the frame rate increase to 60 fps is very noticeable and welcome. It plays best with standard controls, the tilt controls are accurate, but require a lot of movement and yet are still quite sensitive. For beginners (or people just not good at the game) there are assistance tools in the game that help you steer and drive forward. I'd advice the average gamer to turn these off since the 3rd level drift boost is only available if they're off, but the tools are great for young kids or people who don't normally play. All in all, there is a great list of courses and characters, and enough custom race options to make this a great upgrade.

This game is packed with fun! Love all the tracks and it’s a great family game for all experience levels. Certainly a family favorite.

Some of you may be familiar with MARIOKART 8 as it existed in the Wii U for almost 3 years now. If you are new to the game then I have to tell you that you are in for a treat. Welcome to Mario Kart 8 deluxe edition! What makes it deluxe? There were 2 packs of DLC (downloadable content) that added more tracks(48 total!), more racers(42 total!), more carts(40 total!), and added replayability to an already excellent game. Other than the aforementioned new carts and tracks, there are a few differences to note in this new version. There is a mode called auto steering that is default set on when you first start playing. This mode is akin to the bumpers that protect you from the gutter in bumper bowling, as it stops you from falling off the track and falling waay behind in the race. The sacrifice of having this mode on is that it will slow your cart down and/or redirect you to keep you on track. One of the biggest complaints is why this mode is auto set to be on? The answer however is simple, it's for kids and/or casual gamers so they jump in and not be overwhelmed right away by the complexity of some of the more difficult tracks. It's worth noting that this mode can be turned off before the race on the cart select screen. Hit ± or - and a small 3 option sub menu comes up below the carts stats. Hit L to deactivate auto steering, Y to activate physical driving (using the joy cons as a steering wheel), and R to activate auto accelerate, which I haven't used yet but I hear is pretty good. I feel this needs addressing most as this is the number 1 complaint I see online when it comes to the negatives of this game. It's relatively easy to shut off. Now back to the pros, which is basically the entire rest of the game, gain coins through racing or in the newly revamped battlemode to unlock new carts and custom parts for all of the carts. The battle mode has been redone as well, and makes the game that much more worth it. You can play multi player too, 4 players on one screen(which is tough in portable mode), or up to 8 if you and 7 friends all have a switch and mk8d... Online functionality is good but not great because Nintendo makes you jump through hoops to chat while you play. It doesn't bother me as I'm not one to chat with strangers online, bit I feel as though I'm in the minority on that line of thinking... It's yet to be said if there is to be any new DLC for this version but as it stands it's well worth your money and oh yeah... ITS PORTABLE!!! 3...2....1....GO! (get it)

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!

I had Mario Kart 8 for for Wii U but I never purchased the DLC, so picking up the deluxe version when I bought my Switch was a no brainer. The new tracks are a lot of fun and the tracks that have been ported from past Mario Karts bring a challenge to already familiar environments. This version of the game includes some "easy mode" features that will be a welcome addition to beginners. These include an option that allows the game to steer you away from leaving the track and to accelerate for you (each being a separate setting). As a seasoned player, I found these features annoying and quickly disabled them as they removed some of my control, but I see the benefit for beginners and others that are just looking for a fun game to play with friends and family.

This is the definitive mario kart title and a must own for the switch. There are so many characters, tracks, and vehicle configurations! It is also great for younger kids because it has an auto-accelerate and lane-assist modes!

Loved the graphics and design of the game. This version is better than the original on game cube.