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Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8
	Cover art depicting Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser
Developer(s)	Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Director(s)	Kosuke Yabuki
Producer(s)	Hideki Konno; Yasuyuki Oyagi;
Programmer(s)	Yusuke Shiraiwa
Artist(s)	Masaaki Ishikawa
Composer(s)	Shiho Fujii; Atsuko Asahi; Ryo Nagamatsu; Yasuaki Iwata;
Series	Mario Kart
Platform(s)	Wii U
Release	Wii U JP: May 29, 2014; WW: May 30, 2014;
Genre(s)	Kart racing
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

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Mario Kart 8^[b] is a kart racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii U in May 2014. It retains Mario Kart series game mechanics, where players control Mario franchise characters in kart racing, collecting a variety of items to hinder opponents or gain advantages in the race. Mario Kart 8 introduces anti-gravity driving on walls or ceilings, and allows players to bump into each other for a short boost. It has single-player and multiplayer modes, including online via the Nintendo Network.

Mario Kart 8 was a critical and commercial success. Critics praised its new additions, tracks, graphics, gameplay, and orchestrated soundtrack, but criticized its limited battle mode. It is the best-selling Wii U game, with more than eight million copies sold worldwide. Nintendo continued to release patches and downloadable content, including additional characters, vehicles, and tracks, and support for Nintendo's Amiibo figurines.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, an enhanced version for the Nintendo Switch, was released in April 2017, with critics lauding the expanded battle mode. It became one of the best-selling Switch games. Mario Kart 8 is among the best-selling video games, with more than 46 million copies sold as of 2022.

Gameplay

Like other Mario Kart games, Mario Kart 8 sees characters from the Mario universe race in go-karts, attempting to hinder their opponents or improve their performance using power-ups found in item boxes. It includes four different difficulties, each differing in speed, which can be selected before beginning the race to challenge players. Returning features from previous installments include motorbikes and 12-player racing from Mario Kart Wii, as well as hang gliders, underwater racing and vehicle customization from Mario Kart 7.

New features include anti-gravity racing, in which certain parts of a track can allow racers to drive on walls and ceilings.^[1] During these sections, players can bump into other racers or special bumpers to trigger a Spin Boost, which gives them an extra speed boost. New characters include the Koopalings and Pink Gold Peach. There are four new items: the Boomerang Flower, which can be thrown to attack players, the Piranha Plant, which attacks nearby racers and obstacles and provides a speed boost, the Crazy Eight, which gives the user eight different items, and the Super Horn, which can be used both to attack nearby opponents and defend against items, including the previously nearly unavoidable Spiny Shell.^[2]^[3] The game features 32 tracks spread across eight cups, with an additional 16 tracks later released as downloadable content (DLC) in four additional cups.

Along with local multiplayer, Mario Kart 8 supports online multiplayer with up to twelve players and voice chat outside of races; however, voice chat is only available with friends online. Before Nintendo's Miiverse social network was discontinued on November 7, 2017, players could set up tournaments with customizable rules and schedules, post race videos there, and earn art stamps for decorating Miiverse messages by beating staff times and completing Grand Prix races. Miiverse features have been removed from the game, although downloading ghost data from friends or top players is still possible.

The Wii U version is compatible with the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Classic Controller, and Wii Wheel.^[4] The Switch version can be played with an individual Joy-Con turned on its side, the Joy-Con Grip controller shell, the console tablet with both Joy-Con attached, or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and the Nintendo GameCube Controller with the Nintendo GameCube Adapter. Amiibo figures can unlock Nintendo-themed costumes to be worn by Miis.^[5] A free software update to the Switch version was made in June 2018 that allows players to use the Toy-Con Motorbike from the Nintendo Labo Variety Kit as a compatible motion controller.^[6]

Development

Initially confirmed in a January 2013 Nintendo Direct presentation, Mario Kart 8 was unveiled at E3 2013. Some members of Bandai Namco Games received special thanks in the credits.^[7] The "8" in the logo was designed to resemble a Möbius strip, as was Mario Circuit, one of the tracks.^[4] Early in development, the idea of using a drill to penetrate the ground was considered but was quickly discarded for not being as interesting as anti-gravity.^[8]

New features and enhancements were added via game updates. The first update, released in August 2014, included rearranged post-race options, an optional course map, a player statistics screen, and improved online stability.^[9] The second update, released in November 2014, added support for Nintendo's Amiibo figures, allowing players to unlock Mii racing outfits based on other Nintendo characters.^[10] The third update, released in April 2015, added a new extra-fast 200cc difficulty class, a first for the series, and additional racing suits unlockable via Amiibo.

Additional characters and tracks were released as downloadable content. The first was a free set of Mercedes-Benz-themed vehicles: the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA, 1957 SL 300 Roadster, and 1934 W25 Silver Arrow, which was released on August 27, 2014, as part of the Version 2.0 update.^[9] On August 26, 2014, Nintendo announced two purchasable DLC packs, with each pack containing three additional characters, four additional vehicles, and eight additional tracks; some of which are based on other Nintendo franchises, including The Legend of Zelda (Hyrule Circuit), Animal Crossing (Animal Crossing), F-Zero (Mute City and Big Blue), and Excitebike (Excitebike Arena). The first DLC pack, released in November 2014, features Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, and Link as playable characters. The second pack, released in April 2015, features Dry Bowser, Villager, and Isabelle. Additional multi-colored Yoshis and Shy Guys are included with both DLC packs.^[11]^[12]

Promotion

Nintendo's launch promotions of Mario Kart 8 include a Limited Edition with a Spiny Shell figurine; and special Mario and Luigi themed console bundles, with a hat, strategy guide, Wii Remote Plus controller, Wii Wheel, and GamePad protector.^[13] In North America, Europe, and Australia, players who purchased and registered Mario Kart 8 on Club Nintendo before July 31, 2014, received a free download code for a selected Wii U game.^[14]^[15] As part of a promotional campaign with Mercedes-Benz, Mario, Luigi, and Peach were featured in a series of Japanese commercials for the Mercedes-Benz GLA, and three karts based on past and present Mercedes-Benz vehicles were added as part of a downloadable update on August 27, 2014.^[9]^[16]^[17] In 2014, fast food company McDonald's released Happy Meal-branded toys based on the characters and karts.^[18]

A soundtrack album containing 68 tracks from the game was made available as an exclusive reward available to Club Nintendo members shortly preceding the service's discontinuation in 2015.^[19]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an enhanced Nintendo Switch version, released worldwide on April 28, 2017.^[20] It includes all previously released DLC, additional content, gameplay tweaks, 1080p graphics while docked,^[21]^[22] and 720p in handheld mode.^[22] Some features in Deluxe are reworked or restored from previous Mario Kart games. Battle Mode now has eight new arenas and several gameplay modes; replacing the original, which used the racing tracks as arenas. The Boo and Feather items were restored, and players can store two items at once, up from the initial one. Five additional playable characters were added to the roster, including Bowser Jr., Dry Bones, King Boo, the Inkling Boy and Girl from Splatoon, and an unlockable Gold Mario costume for Metal Mario. Deluxe also includes a new Splatoon racing suit for Mii characters unlocked via Amiibo, and additional kart parts for customization.^[20] Nintendo's head of software development, Shinya Takahashi, confirmed in July 2018 that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe would receive further updates,^[23] with the first, a new vehicle and alternate costume for Link based on those seen in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, being released the same month.^[24] A later update added support for Nintendo Labo peripherals as compatible controllers.^[6] 8 Deluxe also recieved DLC known as the Booster Course Pass, which adds 48 additional tracks split into six waves set to be released by the end of 2023.^[25]

Reception

Mario Kart 8

Aggregate score
Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	88/100^[c]^[51]

Review scores
Publication	Score
4Players	85/100^[26]
Destructoid	9/10^[27]
Edge	9/10^[28]
Electronic Gaming Monthly	^[29]
Eurogamer	10/10^[30]
Game Informer	9.25/10^[31]
GameRevolution	5/5^[32]
GameSpot	8/10^[33]
GamesRadar+	^[34]
GamesTM	9/10^[36]
GameTrailers	8.6/10^[35]
Giant Bomb	^[37]
Hardcore Gamer	4.5/5^[38]
Hyper	90/100^[39]
IGN	9/10^[40]
Joystiq	^[41]
Nintendo Life	^[42]
Nintendo World Report	7.5/10^[43]
Official Nintendo Magazine	96%^[44]
Polygon	9/10^[45]
Shacknews	8/10^[46]
The Guardian	^[47]
USgamer	4.5/5^[48]
VentureBeat	85/100^[49]
VideoGamer.com	9/10^[50]

Award
Publication	Award
BAFTA	2014 Children's Game Award^[52]

The Wii U version of Mario Kart 8 received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.^[51]^[53] Described by Eurogamer as "the most vibrant home console racing game in years", it was praised for its "exquisite details", vast sense of scale, orchestrated soundtrack, and gameplay.^[30] Digital Foundry deemed it "near perfection" with "phenomenal attention to detail", featuring a "magnificent visual package" and "magical playability". Their technical analysis attributes the smoothness of motion and overall gameplay to the typically high performance of 60 frames per second (FPS), with the split-screen mode's effective 30 FPS nonetheless comparing favorably with industry standard.^[54] GameSpot praised the game, but criticized its battle mode for reusing the main race courses instead of bespoke battle arenas as prior Mario Kart games had done.^[33]

Internet meme

"Luigi's death stare" is an Internet meme describing the automatic facial expression displayed by Luigi toward other characters upon attacking or passing them during a race, in which he gives them a disapproving glare in passing. It was featured in several viral YouTube videos and animated GIFs,^[55]^[56]^[57]^[58] and the phenomenon was covered by WNYW in early June 2014.^[59]^[60] The meme was acknowledged by Nintendo during their E3 2014 digital event.^[61] Venture Beat praised Nintendo's handling of the meme, noting that it was a "slick way" of acknowledging fan culture.^[62] The meme was nominated for the Best Gaming Moment at the 32nd Golden Joystick Awards.^[63]

Sales

In its first four days on sale, Mario Kart 8 became the fastest-selling Wii U game, with more than 1.2 million copies sold worldwide.^[64] Within a month, it increased to 2.82 million.^[65] By the end of September 2021, more than 8.46 million copies were sold worldwide, making it the best-selling Wii U game.^[66]^[67] Based on the sales data, more than half of Wii U owners own a copy.^[68] In the United Kingdom, shortly after the release of Mario Kart 8, week-on-week Wii U console sales rose 662%, with Mario Kart 8 bundles accounting for 82% of consoles sold.^[69]

Awards

Readers and staff of Eurogamer voted Mario Kart 8 their game of the year,^[70]^[71] and GameSpot gave it the award of "Best Wii U Game".^[72] It was nominated for "Best Wii U Exclusive" in GameTrailers' 2014 Game of the Year Awards;^[73] for "Best Game" in Giant Bomb's 2014 Game of the Year Awards;^[74] and for "Overall Game of the Year" and "Wii U Retail Game of the Year" in Nintendo Life's Reader Awards 2014,^[75] and it won both awards for both categories in their Staff Awards 2014.^[76] It won "Game of the Year" by The Guardian.^[77] In IGN's Best of 2014 Awards, it was nominated for "Best Multiplayer" and "Best Racing",^[78]^[79] and won the award for "Best Wii U Game".^[80]

List of awards and nominations
Year	Awards	Category	Result	Ref.
2014	11th British Academy Games Awards	Best Game	Won	^[52]
	The Game Awards 2014	Best Family Game	Won	^[81]
	The Game Awards 2014	Best Sports/Racing Game	Won	^[81]
2015	D.I.C.E. Awards	Racing Game of the Year	Won	^[82]
	11th British Academy Video Games Awards	Best Game	Nominated	^[83]
		Audio Achievement	Nominated
		Family Game	Nominated
		Multiplayer Game	Nominated
	2015 Kids' Choice Awards	Most Addicting Game	Nominated	^[84]

Notes

^ Additional work by Bandai Namco Studios
^ Japanese: マリオカート8, Hepburn: Mario Kāto Eito
^ Based on 82 reviews^[51]

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External links

Official website

[1] Additional work by Bandai Namco Studios

[2] Japanese: マリオカート8, Hepburn: Mario Kāto Eito

[54] Based on 82 reviews^[51]

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[Mario_Kart_8_Direct_April_30,_2014-4] Wii U – Mario Kart 8 Direct April 30, 2014 on YouTube

[Mario_Kart_8_–_More_New_Features_Trailer-5] Wii U – Mario Kart 8 – More New Features Trailer on YouTube

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 ''Mario Kart 8'' was a critical and commercial success. Critics praised its new additions, tracks, graphics, gameplay, and orchestrated soundtrack, but criticized its limited battle mode. It is the [[List of best-selling Wii U video games|best-selling Wii U game]], with more than eight million copies sold worldwide. Nintendo continued to release [[Patch (computing)|patches]] and [[downloadable content]], including additional characters, vehicles, and tracks, and support for Nintendo's [[Amiibo]] figurines.
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+''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', an enhanced version for the [[Nintendo Switch]], was released in April 2017, with critics lauding the expanded battle mode. It became one of the [[List of best-selling Nintendo Switch video games|best-selling Switch games]]. ''Mario Kart 8'' is among the [[List of best-selling video games|best-selling video games]], with more than 46 million copies sold as of 2022.
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-'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'''''{{efn|name=mk8dx}} is an enhanced [[Nintendo Switch]] version, released worldwide on April 28, 2017.<ref name="The Verge">{{cite news|last1=Gartenberg|first1=Chaim|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is coming to the Nintendo Switch|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/13/14243370/mario-kart-8-deluxe-announced-nintendo-switch-event|access-date=January 13, 2017|work=The Verge|date=January 13, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921084929/https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/13/14243370/mario-kart-8-deluxe-announced-nintendo-switch-event|url-status=live}}</ref> It includes all previously released DLC, additional content, gameplay tweaks, [[1080p]] graphics while docked,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/mario_kart_8_deluxe_runs_at_60fps_in_1080p_when_docked|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Runs at 60fps in 1080p When Docked|last=Forde|first=Matt|date=March 13, 2017|work=Nintendo Life|access-date=August 17, 2017|language=en-GB|archive-date=August 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818090400/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/mario_kart_8_deluxe_runs_at_60fps_in_1080p_when_docked|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/01/13/mario-kart-8-deluxe-on-nintendo-switch-runs-at-1080p-and-60-fps-on-tv-720p60-fps-in-handheld-mode/|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch runs at 1080p and 60 FPS on TV; 720p/60 FPS in handheld mode|date=January 14, 2017|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|access-date=July 1, 2019|archive-date=July 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701092208/https://venturebeat.com/2017/01/13/mario-kart-8-deluxe-on-nintendo-switch-runs-at-1080p-and-60-fps-on-tv-720p60-fps-in-handheld-mode/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[720p]] in handheld mode.<ref name=":0" /> Some features in ''Deluxe'' are reworked or restored from previous ''Mario Kart'' games. Battle Mode now has eight new arenas and several gameplay modes; replacing the original, which used the racing tracks as arenas. The [[Boo (character)|Boo]] and Feather items were restored, and players can store two items at once, up from the initial one. Five additional playable characters were added to the roster, including [[Bowser Jr.]], Dry Bones, [[King Boo]], the [[Inkling (Splatoon)|Inkling Boy and Girl]] from ''[[Splatoon]]'', and an unlockable Gold Mario costume for [[Metal Mario]]. ''Deluxe'' also includes a new ''Splatoon'' racing suit for [[Mii]] characters unlocked via [[Amiibo]], and additional kart parts for customization.<ref name="The Verge" /> Nintendo's head of software development, Shinya Takahashi, confirmed in July 2018 that ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' would receive further updates,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-getting-more-updates-on-ninten/1100-6460414/|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Getting More Updates On Nintendo Switch|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=July 20, 2018|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723212516/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-getting-more-updates-on-ninten/1100-6460414/|url-status=live}}</ref> with the first, a new vehicle and alternate costume for Link based on those seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'', being released the same month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/19/17593958/mario-kart-8-deluxe-update-link-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update adds Link from Breath of the Wild|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=July 19, 2018|website=Polygon|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-date=July 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724032159/https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/19/17593958/mario-kart-8-deluxe-update-link-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch|url-status=live}}</ref> A later update added support for [[Nintendo Labo]] peripherals as compatible controllers.<ref name="labo" />
+''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' is an enhanced [[Nintendo Switch]] version, released worldwide on April 28, 2017.<ref name="The Verge">{{cite news|last1=Gartenberg|first1=Chaim|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is coming to the Nintendo Switch|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/13/14243370/mario-kart-8-deluxe-announced-nintendo-switch-event|access-date=January 13, 2017|work=The Verge|date=January 13, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921084929/https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/13/14243370/mario-kart-8-deluxe-announced-nintendo-switch-event|url-status=live}}</ref> It includes all previously released DLC, additional content, gameplay tweaks, [[1080p]] graphics while docked,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/mario_kart_8_deluxe_runs_at_60fps_in_1080p_when_docked|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Runs at 60fps in 1080p When Docked|last=Forde|first=Matt|date=March 13, 2017|work=Nintendo Life|access-date=August 17, 2017|language=en-GB|archive-date=August 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818090400/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/mario_kart_8_deluxe_runs_at_60fps_in_1080p_when_docked|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/01/13/mario-kart-8-deluxe-on-nintendo-switch-runs-at-1080p-and-60-fps-on-tv-720p60-fps-in-handheld-mode/|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch runs at 1080p and 60 FPS on TV; 720p/60 FPS in handheld mode|date=January 14, 2017|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|access-date=July 1, 2019|archive-date=July 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701092208/https://venturebeat.com/2017/01/13/mario-kart-8-deluxe-on-nintendo-switch-runs-at-1080p-and-60-fps-on-tv-720p60-fps-in-handheld-mode/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[720p]] in handheld mode.<ref name=":0" /> Some features in ''Deluxe'' are reworked or restored from previous ''Mario Kart'' games. Battle Mode now has eight new arenas and several gameplay modes; replacing the original, which used the racing tracks as arenas. The [[Boo (character)|Boo]] and Feather items were restored, and players can store two items at once, up from the initial one. Five additional playable characters were added to the roster, including [[Bowser Jr.]], Dry Bones, [[King Boo]], the [[Inkling (Splatoon)|Inkling Boy and Girl]] from ''[[Splatoon]]'', and an unlockable Gold Mario costume for [[Metal Mario]]. ''Deluxe'' also includes a new ''Splatoon'' racing suit for [[Mii]] characters unlocked via [[Amiibo]], and additional kart parts for customization.<ref name="The Verge" /> Nintendo's head of software development, Shinya Takahashi, confirmed in July 2018 that ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' would receive further updates,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-getting-more-updates-on-ninten/1100-6460414/|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Getting More Updates On Nintendo Switch|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=July 20, 2018|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723212516/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-getting-more-updates-on-ninten/1100-6460414/|url-status=live}}</ref> with the first, a new vehicle and alternate costume for Link based on those seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'', being released the same month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/19/17593958/mario-kart-8-deluxe-update-link-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update adds Link from Breath of the Wild|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=July 19, 2018|website=Polygon|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-date=July 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724032159/https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/19/17593958/mario-kart-8-deluxe-update-link-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch|url-status=live}}</ref> A later update added support for [[Nintendo Labo]] peripherals as compatible controllers.<ref name="labo" /> ''8 Deluxe'' also recieved DLC known as the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', which adds 48 additional tracks split into six waves set to be released by the end of 2023.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Middler |first=Jordan |date=2022-02-09 |title=''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass'' announced |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mario-kart-booster-course-pass-announced/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006172626/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mario-kart-booster-course-pass-announced/ |archive-date=2022-10-06 |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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-| 4P_NS = 87/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht_fazit/Switch/Test/Fazit_Wertung/Switch/34858/82480/Mario_Kart_8.html|first=Jan|last=Wöbbeking|date=April 27, 2017|title=Test: Mario Kart 8 (Rennspiel)|website=4Players.de|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031110545/https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht_fazit/Switch/Test/Fazit_Wertung/Switch/34858/82480/Mario_Kart_8.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | 4P_WIIU = 85/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht_fazit/Wii_U/Test/Fazit_Wertung/Wii_U/34858/80474/Mario_Kart_8.html|first=Jan|last=Wöbbeking|date=May 15, 2014|title=Test: Mario Kart 8 (Rennspiel)|website=4Players.de|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031110640/https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht_fazit/Wii_U/Test/Fazit_Wertung/Wii_U/34858/80474/Mario_Kart_8.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| Destruct_NS = 9.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-kart-8-deluxe-430414.phtml|first=Chris|last=Carter|date=April 20, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review|access-date=April 20, 2017|publisher=Destructoid|archive-date=April 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421062407/https://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-kart-8-deluxe-430414.phtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | Destruct_WIIU = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-kart-8-274239.phtml|title=Mario Kart 8 review|publisher=Destructoid|access-date=May 15, 2014|archive-date=May 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515132401/http://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-kart-8-274239.phtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| EZA_NS = {{rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://easyallies.com/#!/review/mario-kart-8-deluxe|first=Michael|last=Damiani|title=Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|website=Easy Allies|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=September 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924174639/https://easyallies.com/#!/review/mario-kart-8-deluxe|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | Edge_WIIU = 9/10<ref name="MK8 at Edge Online" />
-| EGM_NS = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egmnow.com/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review/|first=Emma|last=Schaefer|date=May 1, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review|website=Electronic Gaming Monthly|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=September 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919105840/https://egmnow.com/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | EGM_WIIU = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egmnow.com/egm-review-mario-kart-8/|first=Andrew|last=Fitch|date=May 16, 2014|title=Mario Kart 8 review|website=Electronic Gaming Monthly|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001182742/https://egmnow.com/egm-review-mario-kart-8/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| EuroG_NS = Essential<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-04-21-mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|first=Martin|last=Robinson|date=April 21, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review|website=Eurogamer|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=July 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722184758/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-04-21-mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | EuroG_WIIU = 10/10<ref name="MK8 at Eurogamer" />
-| GI_NS = 9.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/mario_kart_8_deluxe/b/switch/archive/2017/04/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-game-informer-review.aspx|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|last=Shea|first=Brian|date=April 20, 2017|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=July 4, 2017|archive-date=July 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708092747/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/mario_kart_8_deluxe/b/switch/archive/2017/04/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-game-informer-review.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | GI_WIIU = 9.25/10<ref name="MK8 at GameInformer" />
-| GameRev_NS = 4/5<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/72125-mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|first=Griffin|last=Vacheron|date=April 20, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review|website=Game Revolution|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805164107/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/72125-mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | GameRev_WIIU = 5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/64082-mario-kart-wii-u-review#/slide/1|first=Daniel|last=Bischoff|date=May 15, 2014|title=Mario Kart 8 Review|website=Game Revolution|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414071642/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/64082-mario-kart-wii-u-review#/slide/1|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| GSpot_NS = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review/1900-6416660/|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review|last=Plagge|first=Kallie|date=April 20, 2017|website=GameSpot|access-date=July 4, 2017|archive-date=July 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724000318/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review/1900-6416660/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | GSpot_WIIU = 8/10<ref name="MK8 at GameSpot" />
-| GRadar_NS = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/mario-kart-8-review/|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review|last=Schilling|first=Chris|date=April 20, 2017|website=gamesradar|access-date=July 4, 2017|archive-date=May 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515202017/http://www.gamesradar.com/mario-kart-8-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | GRadar_WIIU = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="MK8 at Gamesradar" />
 | GT_WIIU = 8.6/10<ref name="MK8 at Gametrailers" />
-| GTM_NS = 9/10<ref>{{cite magazine|date=May 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|magazine=[[GamesTM]]|publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]]|issue=187|pages=68}}</ref>
 | GTM_WIIU = 9/10<ref>{{cite magazine|date=June 2014|title=Mario Kart 8|magazine=[[GamesTM]]|publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]]|issue=148|pages=97}}</ref>
 | GB_WIIU = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name="Giant Bomb review" />
-| HCG_NS = 4.5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2017/05/02/review-mario-kart-8-deluxe/256082/|first=Kirstin|last=Swalley|date=May 2, 2017|title=Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|website=Hardcore Gamer|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317165811/https://hardcoregamer.com/2017/05/02/review-mario-kart-8-deluxe/256082/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | HCG_WIIU = 4.5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2014/06/04/review-mario-kart-8/87305/|first=Dermot|last=Creegan|date=June 4, 2014|title=Review: Mario Kart 8|website=Hardcore Gamer|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807151100/https://hardcoregamer.com/2014/06/04/review-mario-kart-8/87305/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | Hyper_WIIU = 90/100<ref>{{cite magazine|date=August 2014|title=Mario Kart 8|magazine=[[Hyper (magazine)|Hyper]]|publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]]|issue=250|pages=58}}</ref>
-| IGN_NS = 9.3/10<ref name="IGNSwitch" />
 | IGN_WIIU = 9/10<ref name="MK8 at IGN UK" />
 | Joystiq_WIIU = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="MK8 at Joystiq" />
-| NLife_NS = {{rating|10|10}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mario_kart_8_deluxe|first=Thomas|last=Whitehead|date=April 20, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch review|access-date=April 20, 2017|publisher=Nintendo Life|archive-date=April 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421120747/http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mario_kart_8_deluxe|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | NLife_WIIU = {{rating|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu/mario_kart_8|first=Thomas|last=Whitehead|date=May 15, 2014|title=Mario Kart 8 2014|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807011533/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu/mario_kart_8|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| NWR_NS = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44517/mario-kart-8-deluxe-switch-review|first=Neal|last=Ronaghan|date=April 20, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 for Nintendo Switch review|access-date=April 20, 2017|publisher=Nintendo World Report|archive-date=April 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420210239/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44517/mario-kart-8-deluxe-switch-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | NWR_WIIU = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/37427/mario-kart-8-review|first=Neal|last=Ronaghan|date=May 15, 2014|title=Mario Kart 8 for Wii U review|publisher=Nintendo World Report|access-date=May 15, 2014|archive-date=May 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517063358/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/37427/mario-kart-8-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | ONM_WIIU = 96%<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/57852/reviews/mario-kart-8-review-review/?page=5|title=Mario Kart 8 review|website=Official Nintendo Magazine|access-date=August 6, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715043111/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/57852/reviews/mario-kart-8-review-review/?page=5| first=Joe | last=Skrebels | date=May 15, 2014 | archive-date=July 15, 2014}}</ref>
-| PG_NS = {{rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/073753/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review-a-kart-racer-with-infinite-variables/|first=Jon|last=Mundy|date=April 24, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review – A kart racer with infinite variables|website=Pocket Gamer|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807184553/https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/073753/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review-a-kart-racer-with-infinite-variables/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | Poly_WIIU = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2014/5/15/5673346/mario-kart-8-wii-u-review|first=Philip|last=Kollar|date=May 15, 2014|title=MARIO KART 8 REVIEW: SHELL GAME|website=Polygon|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825064803/https://www.polygon.com/2014/5/15/5673346/mario-kart-8-wii-u-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| SN_NS = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/99743/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review-switch-gears|first=Steve|last=Watts|date=April 20, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review: Switch Gears|website=Shacknews|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=March 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325041642/https://www.shacknews.com/article/99743/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review-switch-gears|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | SN_WIIU = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/84513/mario-kart-8-review-up-to-speed|first=Steve|last=Watts|date=May 15, 2014|title=Mario Kart 8 review: up to speed|website=Shacknews|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813182010/https://www.shacknews.com/article/84513/mario-kart-8-review-up-to-speed|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| TG_NS = {{rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/apr/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review-nintendo-switch|first=Jordan Erica|last=Webber|date=April 20, 2017|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review: the best, most versatile game in the series|website=The Guardian|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920200333/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/apr/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review-nintendo-switch|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | TG_WIIU = {{rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/16/mario-kart-8-review-the-best-drive-ever|first=Rick|last=Stanton|date=May 16, 2014|title=Mario Kart 8 review – the best drive ever?|website=The Guardian|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=May 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524125727/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/16/mario-kart-8-review-the-best-drive-ever|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| USG_NS = 5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|first=Mike|last=Williams|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review|website=USgamer|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804084208/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | USG_WIIU = 4.5/5<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/mario-kart-8-wii-u-review-where-were-going-we-dont-need-gravity|first=Mike|last=Williams|title=Mario Kart 8 Wii U Review: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Gravity|website=USgamer|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803085701/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/mario-kart-8-wii-u-review-where-were-going-we-dont-need-gravity|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| VB_NS = 90/100<ref>{{cite web | url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/04/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-is-nintendos-master-class-on-releasing-an-older-game/ | title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Nintendo's master class on releasing an older game | website=VentureBeat | first=Mike | last=Minotti | date=April 20, 2017 | access-date=August 7, 2020 | archive-date=August 12, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812040443/https://venturebeat.com/2017/04/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-is-nintendos-master-class-on-releasing-an-older-game/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
 | VB_WIIU = 85/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2014/05/15/mario-kart-8-review/|title=Mario Kart 8 is beautiful, fast, and missing something (review)|first=Jeff|last=Grubb|date=May 15, 2014|website=VentureBeat|access-date=August 7, 2020|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025052222/https://venturebeat.com/2014/05/15/mario-kart-8-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 | VG_WIIU = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/mario_kart_8_review.html|title=Mario Kart 8 Review|first=Simon|last=Miller|date=May 15, 2014|website=VideoGamer|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=August 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808092359/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/mario_kart_8_review.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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-| MC_NS = 92/100{{efn|Based on 95 reviews<ref name="MetacriticSwitch" />}}<ref name="MetacriticSwitch" />
 | MC_WIIU = 88/100{{efn|Based on 82 reviews<ref name="metacritic" />}}<ref name="metacritic" />
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-The Wii U version of ''Mario Kart 8'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="metacritic" /><ref name="MetacriticSwitch" /> Described by ''[[Eurogamer]]'' as "the most vibrant home console racing game in years", it was praised for its "exquisite details", vast sense of scale, orchestrated soundtrack, and gameplay.<ref name="MK8 at Eurogamer" /> Digital Foundry deemed it "near perfection" with "phenomenal attention to detail", featuring a "magnificent visual package" and "magical playability". Their technical analysis attributes the smoothness of motion and overall gameplay to the typically high performance of 60 [[frames per second]] (FPS), with the split-screen mode's effective 30 FPS nonetheless comparing favorably with industry standard.<ref name="MK8 at Digital Foundry" /> [[GameSpot]] praised the game, but criticized its battle mode for reusing the main race courses instead of bespoke battle arenas as prior ''Mario Kart'' games had done.<ref name="MK8 at GameSpot" />
+The Wii U version of ''Mario Kart 8'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="metacritic" /><ref name="MetacriticSwitch">{{cite web |title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch reviews |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/mario-kart-8-deluxe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428080143/http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/mario-kart-8-deluxe |archive-date=April 28, 2017 |access-date=April 28, 2017 |publisher=Metacritic}}</ref> Described by ''[[Eurogamer]]'' as "the most vibrant home console racing game in years", it was praised for its "exquisite details", vast sense of scale, orchestrated soundtrack, and gameplay.<ref name="MK8 at Eurogamer" /> Digital Foundry deemed it "near perfection" with "phenomenal attention to detail", featuring a "magnificent visual package" and "magical playability". Their technical analysis attributes the smoothness of motion and overall gameplay to the typically high performance of 60 [[frames per second]] (FPS), with the split-screen mode's effective 30 FPS nonetheless comparing favorably with industry standard.<ref name="MK8 at Digital Foundry" /> [[GameSpot]] praised the game, but criticized its battle mode for reusing the main race courses instead of bespoke battle arenas as prior ''Mario Kart'' games had done.<ref name="MK8 at GameSpot" />
-''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' received critical acclaim with many critics highlighting the revamped battle mode as a welcome improvement over the Wii U version.<ref name="MetacriticSwitch">{{cite web|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch reviews|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/mario-kart-8-deluxe|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=April 28, 2017|archive-date=April 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428080143/http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/mario-kart-8-deluxe|url-status=live}}</ref> It holds a score of 92/100 on [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MetacriticSwitch" /> ''IGN'' gave it a score of 9.3/10, saying it was "just as amazing in 2017 as it was in 2014".<ref name="IGNSwitch">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review|last=Otero|first=Jose|date=April 20, 2017|website=IGN|access-date=July 4, 2017|archive-date=April 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422025216/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Eurogamer'', referencing the revamped battle mode, said that Nintendo had fixed one of the only shortcomings in a "generous port of a modern masterpiece".<ref name="Eurogamer">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-04-21-mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review|last=Robinson|first=Martin|date=April 21, 2017|website=Eurogamer|access-date=June 9, 2017|archive-date=October 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019111128/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-04-21-mario-kart-8-deluxe-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 === Sales ===
 In its first four days on sale, ''Mario Kart 8'' became the fastest-selling Wii U game, with more than 1.2&nbsp;million copies sold worldwide.<ref name="MK8 Off to a Great Start" /> Within a month, it increased to 2.82&nbsp;million.<ref name="Nintendo Earnings Q1 2014" /> By the end of September 2021, more than 8.46&nbsp;million copies were sold worldwide, making it the [[List of best-selling Wii U video games|best-selling Wii U game]].<ref name="sales">{{cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/sales/software/wiiu.html |title=Top Selling Software Sales Units&nbsp;– Nintendo Wii U Software |website=[[Nintendo]] |access-date=November 4, 2021 |archive-date=October 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028233935/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/sales/software/wiiu.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=McFerran|first1=Damien|title=Mario Kart 8 Has Now Sold 8 Million Units Worldwide|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/10/mario_kart_8_has_now_sold_8_million_units_worldwide|website=[[Nintendo Life]]|access-date=October 28, 2016|archive-date=October 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027142028/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/10/mario_kart_8_has_now_sold_8_million_units_worldwide|url-status=live}}</ref> Based on the sales data, more than half of Wii U owners own a copy.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Webster |first1=Andrew |title=The 7 best things about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/21/15382628/mario-kart-8-deluxe-nintendo-switch-best-features |website=[[The Verge]] |access-date=April 3, 2020 |date=April 21, 2017 |archive-date=April 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411055316/https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/21/15382628/mario-kart-8-deluxe-nintendo-switch-best-features |url-status=live }}</ref> In the United Kingdom, shortly after the release of ''Mario Kart 8'', week-on-week Wii U console sales rose 662%, with ''Mario Kart 8'' bundles accounting for 82% of consoles sold.<ref name="MK8 UK hardware" />
-''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' was one of the best-selling games of 2017 on [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/28/15474658/mario-kart-8-deluxe-sales-amazon|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Amazon's best-selling game of 2017 so far|last=Sarkar|first=Samit|date=April 28, 2017|website=Polygon|access-date=August 17, 2017|archive-date=August 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818090552/https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/28/15474658/mario-kart-8-deluxe-sales-amazon|url-status=live}}</ref> It was the first ''Mario Kart'' game since ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' in 2008 and the first Nintendo game since [[Pokémon Black and White|''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Version'']] in 2011 to reach No. 1 on the charts in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dayus|first1=Oscar|title=Top 10 UK Sales Chart: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Is Nintendo's First No.1 For Six Years|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-mario-kart-8-deluxe-is-ninte/1100-6449717/|website=GameSpot|access-date=January 31, 2018|archive-date=February 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201075302/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-mario-kart-8-deluxe-is-ninte/1100-6449717/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' is the fastest-selling ''Mario Kart'' game, with more than 1.2 million copies sold worldwide within three days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2017/05/01/mario-kart-8-deluxe-sales-record-breaking|title=Nintendo sold 1.2&nbsp;million copies of 'Mario Kart Deluxe' in three days|last=Rosenberg|first=Adam|publisher=Mashable|date=May 1, 2017|access-date=June 2, 2017|archive-date=May 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170514135132/http://mashable.com/2017/05/01/mario-kart-8-deluxe-sales-record-breaking/|url-status=live}}</ref> By March 2018, more than nine million copies had been sold worldwide, ranking it the second-best-selling Switch game after ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Arif|first1=Shabana|title=Super Mario Odyssey Hits 10 Million Sales|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/26/super-mario-odyssey-hits-10-million-sales|website=IGN|access-date=April 27, 2018|archive-date=April 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426194137/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/26/super-mario-odyssey-hits-10-million-sales|url-status=live}}</ref> By August 2022, the game had sold 46 million copies, making it the [[List of best-selling Nintendo Switch video games|best-selling Switch game]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=LeBlanc |first1=Wesley |title=Here Are The Nintendo Switch's Top 10 Best Selling Games |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/03/here-are-the-nintendo-switchs-top-10-best-selling-games |website=Game Informer |access-date=10 November 2022 |date=August 3, 2022}}</ref>
 === Awards ===
-Readers and staff of ''[[Eurogamer]]'' voted ''Mario Kart 8'' their game of the year,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-31-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-2014|title=Eurogamer's Game of the Year 2014|work=[[Eurogamer]]|author=Eurogamer staff|date=January 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214013301/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-31-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-2014|archive-date=December 14, 2014|access-date=August 7, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Reader's top 50 games of 2014|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-01-02-readers-top-50-games-of-2014|first=Martin|last=Robinson|date=December 22, 2015|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=Gamer Network|access-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103131228/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-01-02-readers-top-50-games-of-2014|archive-date=January 3, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> and GameSpot gave it the award of "Best Wii U Game".<ref>{{cite web|author=GameSpot Staff|date=December 13, 2014|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-wii-u-game-of-the-year/1100-6423917/|title=Mario Kart 8 – Wii U Game of the Year |website=[[GameSpot]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214004324/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-wii-u-game-of-the-year/1100-6423917/ |archive-date=December 14, 2014 |access-date=August 7, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> It was nominated for "Best Wii U Exclusive" in GameTrailers' 2014 Game of the Year Awards;<ref>{{cite AV media |author=GameTrailers |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZgY_zqB_4|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/gKZgY_zqB_4| archive-date=2021-11-18|url-status=live|title=Game of the Year Awards 2014 – Best Wii U Exclusive |date=July 19, 2016 |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=March 4, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> for "Best Game" in [[Giant Bomb]]'s 2014 Game of the Year Awards;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/|author=Game Bomb Staff|date=December 30, 2014|title=Giant Bomb's 2014 Game of the Year Awards: Day Five Text Recap|website=Giant Bomb|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231183918/http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/|archive-date=December 31, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=December 31, 2014}}</ref> and for "Overall Game of the Year" and "Wii U Retail Game of the Year" in ''[[Nintendo Life]]''{{'s}} Reader Awards 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_reader_awards_2014|title=Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Reader Awards 2014|last=Whitehead|first=Thomas|date=December 25, 2014|website=[[Nintendo Life]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226010149/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_reader_awards_2014|archive-date=December 26, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> and it won both awards for both categories in their Staff Awards 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_staff_awards_2014|title=Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Staff Awards 2014|last=Whitehead|first=Thomas|date=December 24, 2014|website=Nintendo Life|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224185336/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_staff_awards_2014|archive-date=December 24, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> It won "Game of the Year" by ''[[The Guardian]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/15/the-best-video-games-of-2014|first=Keith|last=Stuart|date=December 19, 2014|title=The 25 best video games of 2014|website=The Guardian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222174505/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/15/the-best-video-games-of-2014|archive-date=December 22, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> In IGN's Best of 2014 Awards, it was nominated for "Best Multiplayer" and "Best Racing",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-achievement/competitive-multi/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u|title=Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|date=January 13, 2015|website=IGN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113202014/http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-achievement/competitive-multi/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u/|archive-date=January 13, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-genre/racing/forza-horizon-2|title=Forza Horizon 2|date=January 13, 2015|website=IGN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113200635/http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-genre/racing/forza-horizon-2|archive-date=January 13, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref> and won the award for "Best Wii U Game".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-platform/wii-u/mario-kart-8|title=Mario Kart 8|date=January 13, 2015|website=IGN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113195929/http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-platform/wii-u/mario-kart-8|archive-date=January 13, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref> In IGN's Best of 2017 Awards, the Switch version was nominated for "Best Switch Game" and "Best Remake/Remaster".<ref>{{cite web|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best Switch Game|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Switch_Game|website=IGN|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=January 19, 2018|archive-date=December 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205064321/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Switch_Game|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best Remake/Remaster|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Remake/Remaster|website=IGN|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=January 19, 2018|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108143541/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Remake/Remaster|url-status=live}}</ref> It was nominated for "Best Switch Game" in ''[[Destructoid]]''{{'s}} Game of the Year Awards 2017,<ref>{{cite web|last=Valdez|first=Nick|date=December 14, 2017|title=Nominees for Destructoid's Best Switch Game of 2017|url=https://www.destructoid.com/nominees-for-destructoid-s-best-switch-game-of-2017-476543.phtml|website=[[Destructoid]]|access-date=January 19, 2018|archive-date=May 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502160648/https://www.destructoid.com/nominees-for-destructoid-s-best-switch-game-of-2017-476543.phtml|url-status=live}}</ref> and won the award for "Old Game of the Year" in Giant Bomb's 2017 Game of the Year Awards.<ref>{{cite web|author=Giant Bomb staff|date=December 25, 2017|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-one-old-disappointing-sh/1100-5699/|title=Game of the Year 2017 Day One: Old, Disappointing, Shopkeepers, and Looks|website=Giant Bomb|access-date=August 7, 2020|archive-date=December 26, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.is/20171226024701/https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-one-old-disappointing-sh/1100-5699/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Readers and staff of ''[[Eurogamer]]'' voted ''Mario Kart 8'' their game of the year,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-31-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-2014|title=Eurogamer's Game of the Year 2014|work=[[Eurogamer]]|author=Eurogamer staff|date=January 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214013301/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-31-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-2014|archive-date=December 14, 2014|access-date=August 7, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Reader's top 50 games of 2014|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-01-02-readers-top-50-games-of-2014|first=Martin|last=Robinson|date=December 22, 2015|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=Gamer Network|access-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103131228/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-01-02-readers-top-50-games-of-2014|archive-date=January 3, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> and GameSpot gave it the award of "Best Wii U Game".<ref>{{cite web|author=GameSpot Staff|date=December 13, 2014|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-wii-u-game-of-the-year/1100-6423917/|title=Mario Kart 8 – Wii U Game of the Year |website=[[GameSpot]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214004324/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-wii-u-game-of-the-year/1100-6423917/ |archive-date=December 14, 2014 |access-date=August 7, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> It was nominated for "Best Wii U Exclusive" in GameTrailers' 2014 Game of the Year Awards;<ref>{{cite AV media |author=GameTrailers |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZgY_zqB_4|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/gKZgY_zqB_4| archive-date=2021-11-18|url-status=live|title=Game of the Year Awards 2014 – Best Wii U Exclusive |date=July 19, 2016 |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=March 4, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> for "Best Game" in [[Giant Bomb]]'s 2014 Game of the Year Awards;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/|author=Game Bomb Staff|date=December 30, 2014|title=Giant Bomb's 2014 Game of the Year Awards: Day Five Text Recap|website=Giant Bomb|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231183918/http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/|archive-date=December 31, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=December 31, 2014}}</ref> and for "Overall Game of the Year" and "Wii U Retail Game of the Year" in ''[[Nintendo Life]]''{{'s}} Reader Awards 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_reader_awards_2014|title=Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Reader Awards 2014|last=Whitehead|first=Thomas|date=December 25, 2014|website=[[Nintendo Life]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226010149/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_reader_awards_2014|archive-date=December 26, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> and it won both awards for both categories in their Staff Awards 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_staff_awards_2014|title=Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Staff Awards 2014|last=Whitehead|first=Thomas|date=December 24, 2014|website=Nintendo Life|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224185336/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/game_of_the_year_nintendo_lifes_staff_awards_2014|archive-date=December 24, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> It won "Game of the Year" by ''[[The Guardian]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/15/the-best-video-games-of-2014|first=Keith|last=Stuart|date=December 19, 2014|title=The 25 best video games of 2014|website=The Guardian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222174505/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/15/the-best-video-games-of-2014|archive-date=December 22, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> In IGN's Best of 2014 Awards, it was nominated for "Best Multiplayer" and "Best Racing",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-achievement/competitive-multi/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u|title=Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|date=January 13, 2015|website=IGN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113202014/http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-achievement/competitive-multi/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u/|archive-date=January 13, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-genre/racing/forza-horizon-2|title=Forza Horizon 2|date=January 13, 2015|website=IGN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113200635/http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-genre/racing/forza-horizon-2|archive-date=January 13, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref> and won the award for "Best Wii U Game".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-platform/wii-u/mario-kart-8|title=Mario Kart 8|date=January 13, 2015|website=IGN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113195929/http://www.ign.com/lists/best-of-games-platform/wii-u/mario-kart-8|archive-date=January 13, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref>
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v t e Mario Kart
Mario franchise List of Mario racing games
Main games	Super Mario Kart 64 Super Circuit Double Dash DS Wii 7 8 Tour
Other games	Arcade GP Live: Home Circuit
Development	Nintendo Intelligent Systems Bandai Namco Entertainment Retro Studios DeNA
Universe	Blue shell Rainbow Road
Related	Mario sports games Bowser's Challenge F1 Race F-Zero The Super Mario Bros. Movie Kart Fighter
Category

v t e Splatoon
Games	Splatoon Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion Splatoon 3 Side Order
People	Hisashi Nogami Katsuya Eguchi Toru Minegishi
Characters	Callie and Marie Pearl and Marina
Other media	List of live performances Manga
Related	Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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