Ten different toys are up for grabs. You’ve got Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Toad, Toadette, Bowser, Peach, Yoshi, Pink Gold Peach, and Gold Mario. The bases can actually be swapped, and karts can be customized with a sticker sheet.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundles revealed for North America

Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

There’s more news about upcoming bundles for Switch, as it’s just been announced that the system is being packaged together with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. A release is planned for this fall.

Bundles will be available for both the Switch OLED and regular Switch. We’ll also mention that a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership is included.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 3.0.3), patch notes

Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Somewhat surprisingly, Nintendo just issued a new version 3.0.3 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. However, there isn’t really much here.

According to the official patch notes, we get the same line we’ve seen many times from Nintendo before about addressing issues. Specifics weren’t shared about what was actually addressed.

Here’s the official rundown of today’s update:

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe becomes Nintendo’s best-selling game ever

Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has taken the crown as Nintendo’s best-selling game ever.

As we found out earlier this week from the company’s financial results, the racer has sold 61.97 million units. The only title that technically sold more than that is Wii Sports at 82 million units. However, since that was a pack-in with Wii in some territories, it’s not quite the same.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 3.0.1), patch notes

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Following the final drop of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, Nintendo has issued another update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – now version 3.0.1.

The patch addresses a few issues that recently popped up. Get the full rundown below.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe surpasses Mario Kart Wii as series’ best-selling entry in Spain

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The latest data out of Spain reveals that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now the best-selling entry in the country.

Sales of the racer have topped 1.1 million copies in Spain. That means it surpassed Mario Kart Wii, the previous record holder.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe unlockables list

Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments

To celebrate the recent launch of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, we’ve put together a big list of all the unlockables it has to offer (which isn’t very many, but still). The game just wrapped up its Booster Course Pass, which brings its ten-year lifespan to a close… maybe. Despite its age, the title is still selling boatloads of copies, which means new players are discovering the game every day.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 3.0.0 balance changes uncovered

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brought along its version 3.0.0 update this week with Wave 6 of the Booster Course DLC, and while Nintendo’s patch notes covered some other aspects we weren’t originally expecting, balance changes have been discovered. Fans have gotten to work to see what changed with vehicles. We also have tidbits about new characters Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette.

Mario Kart Blog was the first to post about the balance changes. Meester_Tweester then compiled everything into a readable format for English fans.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe vinyl sticker sheet #2 added to My Nintendo

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

A second Mario Kart 8 Deluxe vinyl sticker sheet has been added on My Nintendo to close out this week. This goes along with the latest DLC for the game, which ends the Booster Course Pass.

The sheet can be used to decorate a laptop, windows, and more. It measures 8.5’’ x 11’’. Luigi, Daisy, Yoshi, and several items are included on the sheet.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 3.0.0), patch notes

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just received what should be its last major update with version 3.0.0

The update is highlighted by the final wave of Booster Course Pass tracks for Wave 6. The lineup includes Wii Daisy Circuit, Wii Rainbow Road, Tour Madrid Drive, GCK DK Mountain, Piranha Plant Cove, SNES Bowser Castle 3, Tour Rome Avanti, and 3DS Rosalina’s Ice World. Funky Kong from Mario Kart Wii along with Pauline and Peachette from Mario Kart Tour are also here as new characters.