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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch Out Now

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch Out Now

By Gadgets 360 | Updated: 28 April 2017 13:56 IST

Highlights

It's an enhanced port of the Wii U game, Mario Kart 8
It comes with all the DLC of Mario Kart 8 as well
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has 6 new characters

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch is finally out. The game, while being an enhanced port of the Wii U classic, Mario Kart 8, still offers something new for fans and first-timers with extra characters, abilities, and steering options to name a few.

The game costs $60 (around Rs. 3,880) in the US and it costs the same digitally via Nintendo’s eShop storefront. There isn’t a special edition or variant with a racing wheel, unlike Mario Kart Wii.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Release Date, Download Size, Price, and Everything Else You Need to Know

In India, you can buy the game digitally or via independent game stores that will be retailing it in the range of Rs. 4,200 to Rs. 4,500. It might be a bit steep versus buying it digitally, but at least it ensures that you save space on the Nintendo Switch’s internal storage.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes all the exclusive to the downloadable content (DLC) for Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U is now in-game. These include the Mercedes-Benz x Mario Kart 8, The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8, and the Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8 add-on packs.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's New Characters - What You Need to Know

However there's a catch. You won't be able to use them immediately. As you keep playing the game, you obtain coins. Spending them unlocks the DLC in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

With Splatoon 2 and ARMS to come, as well as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the first year of the Nintendo Switch seems to be extremely promising.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch Out Now

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