Customer Ratings & Reviews

Mario Kart 8 deluxe is an update of the wii u game. So what do you get new? Battle mode that is alot of fun New characters Double item slots Increase to 1080p An assist mode for small children So before I start grab the mario and luigi steering wheels for the Switch if you have kids. This is the best way to play if you have one joycon and is really fun to boot. Remember the joy cons are split up for two player use. They are the best wheels for this and motion controls work like magic. My kids won't play without them, and it's easy enough a 3 yo can be competitive. And he is. As for the game itself. It's simply the best Mario Kart ever. Better than double dash or 64. Some of the courses feel much lower quality than others, but with some classic courses in here it can hit you with nostalgia. Well you are bound to have a good time. Splatoon characters fit surprisingly well, and battle mode is s no brainer. But let's not play down this is a full scale Mario Kart that can go to grandmas, and can be played while you drive there. If you have a Switch, the choice is simple. Buy it.

I played the original mario kart on SNES when I was in 1st grade, andliretally havent played mario kart since then because I basicallyskippes an entire two decades of gaming consoles. But MK 8 blew my mind-- in graphics, crazy tracks, scenery, the diversity in karts and drivers and gliders (all of which have their own stats). A true masterpiece.

This deluxe version of the Wii-U classic is well worth purchasing again for the Switch. Not only does it come with all DLC from the Wii-U, adds a few new features like double items and new characters, adds a real battle mode missing from the Wii-U version, but it also allows you to play this master piece on the go. It's a massive leap in on the go Mario Kart from Mario Kart 7 on the 3DS to this version.

First of all if you haven't played Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U then for sure buy this game. It is the best Mario Kart that has been made to date. I had bought this for $60 before for the Wii U. It was worth paying that price again for the Switch. I, at this point only have 2 games for the switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I feel like from what i have played, the Mario Kart game feels like you take full advantage of the Switch. When I play Zelda on the go I always feel like I am losing a little something because that game feels better to me when it is played on a big screen. Mario Kart looks amazing on a big screen but I don't feel like i am sacrificing anything when playing it on the go. It is the perfect game for that. I had even bought all the DLC on the Wii U for the game before. SO the tracks and characters that are all unlocked with the game now I had already had except for the all new ones like Bowser Jr. Battle Mode is so much better now and way more fun playing against people at home. The ability to carry two items gives a bit more strategy to the game and really helps if you are used to be ahead in a race and only getting coins because of your position. It does not feel like a whole new game to me, which would normally make me say it isn't worth spending another $60 on the game but the fact that it makes the Switch feel good to play on the go and not feeling like I am making that big screen sacrifice is worth the money to me.

Been a fan of Mario Kart since its Wii incarnation. This is easily the family favorite. I love the gameplay. The characters that I love are back. The circuits got a fresh update, but I was pleasantly surprised that my favorites are also back in this game (Moo Moo Meadows, Rainbow Road)

Great game! Good for any age. My different circuits and lots of fun

It's fun. Good tracks. Fun with other people. Lot's of characters to choose from.

My children love the game. I was a little skeptical since I'm not familiar with games.

Bought this as a family friendly game to play on family game nights. Absolutely love it! The kids enjoy it and it is easy enough for everyone to play (as I had expected). Plenty of new additions to the MARIO Kart line which makes it exciting to find and use all the new features and drivers included in the game from previous versions.

You can't have a Nintendo console, exactly one so portable, without Mario Kart. I really like the Switch version of this game from the Wii U. The controls have been updated for the joy cons to make it super easy for young children to play. You can enable features that allow them to play without having to push any buttons and only need one joy com per person.

A lot of fun. More racing tracks plus bonus characters you don't need to buy

This is the newest version of the classic Mario Kart series, redone for the switch. It's a great game as always, and my kids absolutely LOVE to play it (not gonna lie--I like to play it too, though they're better than me at it haha). If you've played 7 you've pretty much played this. So far as I can tell the difference is that there are some characters and races unlocked that weren't unlocked in previous versions. If you've never played you're in for a treat. This is a fun, fast, really cute racing game that is super kid-friendly, but is challenging enough for adults. My kids have never had a problem with the controls on other systems, and I'm happy to report it's easy to control on the switch as well. The designs of the tracks are well-themed, and choosing your car and racer is just a small part of what can be a pretty intricate game. The controls are simple enough that my 6-year-old has no problem with them. The tracks are fun to play and each presents it's own unique challenges. The graphics are great--everything is bright and fun. It's easy to make out what's going on at any given time, and the game itself is a lot of fun to watch! This is a fun, very family-friendly game that kids of all ages will enjoy! Now hopefully it won't be too long before Mario Kart 9 comes out...

I loved this game on the Wii U so I decided to pick it up for my Switch and it's even better. It comes with all of previously released DLC and a couple changes to the gameplay like being able to hold 2 items, smart steering which makes it harder to fall off and auto accelerate which makes the vehicle accelerate automatically, these are great for beginners and kids.

Great game, the grandkids love playing it. The order process from Best Buy was super easy.

The game is great with friends I love playing it with others right next to me. Other than that, I agree with some of the other reviews that this game could use some major improvements. They have relegated the extra power ups so that you only get them if you are in certain positions. So if you are in first you never get shells or invincibility stars or anything like that. So, holding onto the first position puts you at a disadvantage? I would think everyone behind you gunning for your spot was enough of a disadvantage. Really, this does not affect the person in front as much as much as you would expect though because those behind him are now in a firing range where everyone has weapons and are busy slowing each other down. So, if you manage to get out front with a bit of headway its usually pretty easy to win otherwise if your stuck with the masses it can get pretty difficult. I would prefer a fully random draw of power ups. For the more battle royal missions they have added cheap gimmick spots into the maps such as one where there is a ramp onto the walls that players can just stop on top of and take a rest and others cant acually reach those players without going out of their ways to aim just for them.

Mario kart has always been a crazy fun game. My girlfriend and I enjoy playing together, though it does feel difficult at times. I am using a joy con so that could be why, but in the older games I never had a hard time being first in every race, now I’m like 4th or 5th haha. All in all it’s a lot of fun.

Mario Kart 8 was already among the best Mario Kart games ever with its original release on the Wii U. This enhanced Switch port has all DLC characters and tracks unlocked from the start, as well as additional characters and a completely revamped Battle Mode. If you are a Mario Kart fan, or even just a fan of arcade-style racing, you owe it to yourself to buy this game.

We bought this mostly because there weren't that many games for the Switch and wanted to have something for the kids to play. The new modes, minor changes to game (2 items, auto driving features), and new characters really add a lot more than we expected to the enjoyment. Just as fast paced, just as fun - a must buy for the Switch even if you feel you've had your fill on the Wii U.

Fun game for the entire family, if you get a switch i mean, you have to get mario stuff!

It's Mario Kart. The same old Mario Kart. Race Nintendo characters in go carts or motorcycles. Throw items. Get wasted by a Blue Shell before you reach the finish line and end up in 6th. But dang is it ever fun... Playing with others and sharing the joy cons is a treat. It's awesome that you can play with anyone anywhere. And playing on the small screen is not a problem.