During the Nintendo Switch reveal video in late 2016, a Mario Kart 8 release was hinted as the game was shown being played with Switch Joy-cons. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was soon announced as a port from the Wii U, in what Nintendo calls the definitive edition of the game.

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Polish those shells, start your engines and Lets-a Go! Mario Kart 8 returns with the Deluxe version for the Nintendo Switch. Fall in love once again with everyone's favorite kart racer while taking advantage of the fully mobile playability of the Switch to crush your opponents on the go.

Mobile Multiplayer; Family Friendly Controls; Battle Mode; Classic Fun

Joycon Cramps

I used to be garbage at Mario Kart. I hated that even when I got overpowered upgrades in 11th place I still would only pull up to 6th. But once you set your mind to understanding all of the mechanics that are presented, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe does what every Mario Kart before it couldn't get right- you...

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive version of Mario Kart 8, the most comprehensive Mario Kart game yet, and a must-buy game for the Nintendo Switch. It's a port of a three-year-old Wii U game, but it's an immaculate, great-looking port that fixes the original version's flaws, adds all the DLC...

Completely overhauled Battle Mode; Tons of tracks, including DLC content; Lots of local and online multiplayer options

Some stuttering with four-player split-screen in testing

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive Mario Kart experience where you can have fun unlocking items while playing against your friends.

The definitive Mario Kart experience gets even better and the Switch's form-factor makes it even better. This will undoubtedly be a multiplayer mainstay for years due to its solid gameplay and fun.

Improvement on the already-classic MK8; Smooth and flawless handheld experience; Battle Mode is finally worth checking out

Little new to justify repeat purchase unless you're a huge fan

is the biggest, prettiest, most fully featured Mario Kart ever. Which might make you wonder why, in amongst the overwhelmingly positive vibes, I feel a . If enthusiasm for this new game is set to 'High' rather than the usual 'Rabid,' that's because it isn't really a new game at all.

Brilliant Battle Modes; tons of material to play though; easily the best Mario Kart yet

Could have more brand-new content; Smart Steering is jarring; still have to unlock kart mods

As Baz discovers, there's now no need to ever stop playing Mario Kart.

Wealth of great tracks; Gold Mario challenge; Battle Mode

Few unlockable challenges