Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version Nintendo Switch

A quick note before the details: this copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe comes packaged as a Japan-region release, but supports English and other languages once you’re in-game, so don’t let the regional label put you off.

What This Japan Version Includes
This is the definitive package, folding in every piece of previously released downloadable content directly into the base game. That means the largest track roster the series has ever offered, spanning dozens of courses pulled from across its entire history. Every character, kart, and item introduced through past DLC waves comes included from the start, so there’s nothing extra to unlock or purchase separately after buying the cartridge.

Gameplay Highlights
Battle mode returns with its own dedicated arenas, separate from the traditional Grand Prix racing most players know the series for. The game supports solo play, local multiplayer on one console, and online matches against players worldwide, covering nearly every way a group might want to play together. Splitting the roster and track list this wide means a group of four playing locally rarely has to repeat the same combination of character and course twice in a night.

Who Will Enjoy This Game
Families gathering around a single Switch for a chaotic multiplayer session are exactly who this cartridge was made for, and the massive track count means it rarely gets stale. Anyone comfortable importing a Japan-region cartridge for the in-game language options will find the actual racing experience identical to any other regional release.

Buy online today and hit the track on Switch.