Mario Kart 8 is a 2014 kart racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii U. It retains the gameplay of previous Mario Kart games, with players controlling characters from the Mario seri
Wii U cover art
Anti-gravity racing was introduced in Mario Kart 8.
A replica of the standard kart from Mario Kart 8 at E3 2013
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was announced alongside and exclusively released for the Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Switch is a video game console developed by Nintendo and released worldwide in most regions on March 3, 2017. Released in the middle of the eighth generation of home consoles, the Switch
Mario Kart 8
…and free downloadable content (DLC) was released after its launch, including additional tracks and a new difficulty setting. It was rereleased on the Nintendo Switch in April 2017 as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including the DLC, a revamped battle mode and other gameplay alterations. From March 2022 until November 2023…
Nintendo Switch Console Docked w Joy Con RB
Back of a Nintendo Switch (without controllers), showing the kickstand, MicroSD slot and charging port. The Joy-Con slotting mechanism is visible on the short side.
Front of the dock. The Switch console is inserted from the top.