Thankfully these prices keep getting lower and lower, and some of us were worried about paying £60 for Switch games. £43 with Prime isn't too bad now, but hopefully they can get to under £40 soon!
DESCRIPTION
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.!
Game 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
Top comments
mrdarknight79
18 Jan 1722#8
Lazy Nintendo....its basically a re-release of the Wii U version with a few new characters and cars....not even any new tracks at this inflated price.
Never seen Nintendo do that before......they've always released a brand new Mario Kart game per console or handheld......times must be tough.
alex260993
18 Jan 1713#30
Wait wait wait?! People are bashing Nintendo because they are re-releasing a game that was on the wii-u as a port on the switch with all dlc content and even new characters and mechanics not even on the wii u version? It's like the ps4 and xbone have none of these types of games whatsoever......
anyways voted hot, good deal
puddleuk
18 Jan 178#15
I'm all for remasters/ports of Wii U titles. There are some truly fun titles on the Wii U that didn't get the attention or sales they deserved due to lack of console sales. By porting them over new people can experience the game and enjoy it.
I fully expect E3 to have some announcements of titles being ported over or updated with new content for the Switch. Super Mario Maker is an obvious choice for this treatment.
KirstyB87
18 Jan 177#20
So a re-release of a Wii U game on Switch that's in 1080p but still lacks any anti-aliasing, has some trivial extra content and where online play will soon be charged for. Bargain! :smile:
All comments (141)
jamestfc1
18 Jan 17#1
Cheapest price at the moment, heat!
magicjay1986
18 Jan 17#2
Thanks :smiley:
AbbaTheHorse
18 Jan 17#3
Pre-ordered, thanks!
Ninbox4
18 Jan 172#4
Looks like they've finally matched Argos for the non prime price.
lucifon
18 Jan 173#5
Good price for this currently. Don't think I can justify paying full price for this again, already own it on the WiiU and whilst I had a blast with it I got my fill.
ElectroDragon8 to lucifon
18 Jan 171#6
I'm currently selling my Wii U copy, will fetch a few quid as it's a Nintendo game.
lucifon
18 Jan 171#7
True, didn't think of that actually. Was keeping it for legacy reasons so I can look back on it but if I grab this version that'll cover me :smiley:
mrdarknight79
18 Jan 1722#8
Lazy Nintendo....its basically a re-release of the Wii U version with a few new characters and cars....not even any new tracks at this inflated price.
Never seen Nintendo do that before......they've always released a brand new Mario Kart game per console or handheld......times must be tough.
Paperlantern to mrdarknight79
18 Jan 174#10
The console isnt even out yet!!!
I am sure a new release is planned but the ability to play MK8 handheld means I am in on day 1.
megamoo to mrdarknight79
18 Jan 171#16
It does include the DLC tracks and characters from the WiiU version, so a total of 16 more tracks than the base game (which had 32). However if you bought the DLC like me, then it does seem a bit disappointing.
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DESCRIPTION
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.!
Game 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
Top comments
Never seen Nintendo do that before......they've always released a brand new Mario Kart game per console or handheld......times must be tough.
anyways voted hot, good deal
I fully expect E3 to have some announcements of titles being ported over or updated with new content for the Switch. Super Mario Maker is an obvious choice for this treatment.
All comments (141)
Never seen Nintendo do that before......they've always released a brand new Mario Kart game per console or handheld......times must be tough.
I am sure a new release is planned but the ability to play MK8 handheld means I am in on day 1.