Customer Ratings & Reviews

Bought the game for my nephew as a birthday gift. Video game about go karting and with Super Mario / Nintendo characters? Of course he loved it!

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

Great fun video game. I keep playing it over and over again

Another fun iteration of Mario Kart! Got this for my daughter for Christmas. We enjoy racing each other and all the tracks included. There are also remakes of some classic tracks that brings back some memories of the older games.

Love this game. Full nostalgia from playing the 64 games I grew up with. My daughter loves playing this game with me. User friendly and something the entire family can play.

I originally owned Mario Kart 8 on the WiiU and was initially hesitant to purchase Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch because of how much time I put into the WiiU Version. Minutes after popping in the game, my doubts were quickly erased. There have been few changes to the game (able to hold 2 items, additional characters, modes), but the core racing is the same and just as amazing. Being able to switch between playing on the go or at home is definitely the biggest perk for purchasing this version. I highly recommend this game to anyone who has the Switch.

This game is awesome! It's a remake of the timeless classic with all the great graphics you expect from the Nintendo Switch. You start off with all the characters and tracks so that's a big plus and you progress through the game unlocking more vehicles and their accessories. It's great playing local multiplayer or even online multiplayer if you need an extra challenge. Lot's of great drivers out there so it's sure to please every skill level.

I had this game on the Wii U and loved it and the switch version is even better. The graphics are upgraded, more characters, tracks & new items.

Fun for friends and family, easy to play, and always fun our kids lost our other one just bought replacement lol

If you can buy only game for the whole family for a new switch in your household. Make it Mario Kart 8. It's perfect in every way. There are various difficulty mode for any age above 5. The graphics are really eye catching and the multiplayer is a lot fun, both Local and online. It comes with all the DLC which includes 48 tracks. I would buy it in a heartbeat. I was able to purchase the game for $35 during Black Friday sale.

This game was amazing. I love how easy it is to use this game on the Nintendo.

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.

This game is so much fun to play! I always enjoyed the Mario kart series. In fact, I have old Mario kart for every old Nintendo console. I own this game on the Wii U also. I was hesitant to buy for the switch since I have it for Wii U. But the game has some improvements over the Wii U. It has much better graphics, more characters, more levels, and online feature. I am glad I got this game! And I got it on sale for $39.99!!!

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!

My some favorite game til this day. I wish they would constantly add new tracks

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!

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.

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!