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{{blurb|title=Nintendo website|content='''''Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8.'''''
'''''Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8.'''''
 
  
 
''Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!''
 
''Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!''
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*''Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players.''
 
*''Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players.''
 
*''Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode''
 
*''Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode''
*''Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere''
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*''Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere''}}
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{{blurb|title=Nintendo eShop|content='''''Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8.'''''
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''Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!''}}
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
In addition to new tracks, courses, and characters, ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' also features new items, including {{smw|Boo}} and the {{smw|Cape Feather|Feather}} from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.<ref name="trailer"/> The game also features the ability for players to carry up to two items at once.<ref name="fact sheet"/> Like the original game, ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' runs at 60FPS with one or two players and 30FPS with three or four, both in TV and handheld mode.<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-kart-8-deluxe-always-runs-at-60-fps/ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe always runs at 60 FPS with 1-2 players, 30 FPS with 3-4 players]. Nintendo Everything (January 13, 2017). Retrieved January 13, 2017.</ref> The game also features a new "Smart Steering" mode for younger and novice players, allowing them to more easily stay on the track.<ref name="fact sheet"/>
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In addition to new tracks, courses, vehicle parts, and characters, ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' also features two additional items: the returning {{smw|Boo}} and {{smw|Cape Feather|Feather}} from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.<ref name="trailer"/> Players are now able to carry up to two items at once.<ref name="fact sheet"/> A third level of drift boost has been added, indicated by pink sparks.<ref name="neogaf">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1359305 New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay]. NeoGAF (April 10, 2017). Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> The game also features a new "Smart Steering" mode for younger and novice players, allowing them to more easily stay on the track.<ref name="fact sheet"/> Unlike in the original game, all of the characters in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' are available from the start; only kart parts are unlockable.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjAWXPWCJzU Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - New Pink Sparks, 200cc Trial Mode, & All Characters Unlocked!]. GameXplain (YouTube; April 10, 2017). Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref>
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''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' features a revamped Battle Mode, allowing players to play a variety of modes and battle on a set of eight new and returning battle stadiums.<ref name="fact sheet"/><ref name="UK Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsTRUxzEl9U Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Overview trailer (Nintendo Switch)]. Nintendo UK (YouTube; March 10, 2017). Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref> In addition to Balloon Battle in the standard game, Battle Mode features returning game modes such as Coin Runners, Shine Theif, and Bob-omb Blast, and a new game mode titled Renegade Roundup, in which one team must capture every member of the other in order to win.<ref name="UK Trailer"/> A new time trial mode for 200CC has also been included.<ref name="neogaf"/>
  
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' also features a revamped Battle Mode, allowing players to play a variety of modes and battle on a set of eight new and returning battle stadiums.<ref name="fact sheet"/><ref name="UK Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsTRUxzEl9U Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Overview trailer (Nintendo Switch)]. Nintendo UK (YouTube; March 10, 2017). Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref> In addition to Balloon Battle in the standard game, Battle Mode features returning game modes such as Coin Runners, Shine Theif, and Bob-omb Blast, and a new game mode titled Renegade Roundup, in which one team must capture every member of the other in order to win.<ref name="UK Trailer"/>
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Like the original game, ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' runs at 60FPS with one or two players and 30FPS with three or four, regardless of whether the system is docked or not.<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-kart-8-deluxe-always-runs-at-60-fps/ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe always runs at 60 FPS with 1-2 players, 30 FPS with 3-4 players]. Nintendo Everything (January 13, 2017). Retrieved January 13, 2017.</ref>
  
 
==Technical details==
 
==Technical details==
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|media=Nintendo Switch [[Game Card]]<br>Digital download
 
|media=Nintendo Switch [[Game Card]]<br>Digital download
 
|gamesize=7.00 GB<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aabpa/index.html マリオカート8 デラックス]. Nintendo. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref>
 
|gamesize=7.00 GB<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aabpa/index.html マリオカート8 デラックス]. Nintendo. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref>
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|support=Online Play, [[amiibo]]
 
|input=[[Joy-Con]], [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]]
 
|input=[[Joy-Con]], [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]]
 
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==External links==
 
==External links==

Revision as of 16:41, 10 April 2017

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
マリオカート8 デラックス
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Cover artwork of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Developer(s): Nintendo
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Category: Racing
Players: Offline: 1-8[1]
Online: 1-12[1]
Predecessor: N/A
Successor: N/A
Release dates
Worldwide: April 28, 2017[2][3][4]
Ratings
ESRB: E
CERO: A
PEGI: 3
USK: 0
ACB: G
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an enhanced port of the Wii U title Mario Kart 8, to be released for the Nintendo Switch in April 2017. This version of the game will feature all of the base and add-on content of Wii U release while adding its own brand new content and changes.

Blurb

Nintendo website

Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8.

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Features:

  • Race your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8, only on Nintendo Switch!
  • Race as every character on every track from the Wii U version, including DLC characters and tracks.
  • Pop some balloons in the revamped Battle mode, complete with Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast.
  • Battle on new courses, like Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, or returning ones, such as GCN Luigi's Mansion and SNES Battle Course 1.
  • Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. join the roster!
  • Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc
  • Three new vehicles have been added, two are even inspired by Splatoon
  • Carry two items at the same time
  • Returning items include Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode.
  • Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players.
  • Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode
  • Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere
Nintendo eShop

Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8.

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Gameplay

In addition to new tracks, courses, vehicle parts, and characters, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also features two additional items: the returning Boo and Feather from Super Mario Kart.[2] Players are now able to carry up to two items at once.[1] A third level of drift boost has been added, indicated by pink sparks.[5] The game also features a new "Smart Steering" mode for younger and novice players, allowing them to more easily stay on the track.[1] Unlike in the original game, all of the characters in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are available from the start; only kart parts are unlockable.[6]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features a revamped Battle Mode, allowing players to play a variety of modes and battle on a set of eight new and returning battle stadiums.[1][7] In addition to Balloon Battle in the standard game, Battle Mode features returning game modes such as Coin Runners, Shine Theif, and Bob-omb Blast, and a new game mode titled Renegade Roundup, in which one team must capture every member of the other in order to win.[7] A new time trial mode for 200CC has also been included.[5]

Like the original game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe runs at 60FPS with one or two players and 30FPS with three or four, regardless of whether the system is docked or not.[8]

Technical details

Technical Details
Media

Nintendo Switch Game Card
Digital download

Download size

7.00 GB[9]

Supported features

Online Play, amiibo

Input / compatible controllers

Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

External links

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fact sheet. Retrieved from Nintendo Everything on January 13, 2017.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer. Nintendo (YouTube; January 12, 2017). Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the official Japanese Nintendo website. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  4. Mario Kart 8 on the official UK Nintendo website. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  5. 5.0 5.1 New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay. NeoGAF (April 10, 2017). Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - New Pink Sparks, 200cc Trial Mode, & All Characters Unlocked!. GameXplain (YouTube; April 10, 2017). Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Overview trailer (Nintendo Switch). Nintendo UK (YouTube; March 10, 2017). Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  8. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe always runs at 60 FPS with 1-2 players, 30 FPS with 3-4 players. Nintendo Everything (January 13, 2017). Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  9. マリオカート8 デラックス. Nintendo. Retrieved March 10, 2017.


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