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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe switch
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a kart racing game by Nintendo that was released in April 2017 for the Nintendo Switch. The game also has a larger roster of familiar Nintendo characters, 48 base courses and the popular Battle Mode, which is completely overhauled with dedicated arenas.
- NSP · 6.83 GB
- v3.0.5
- FW 6.2.0+
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ROM details
- ROM name
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe switch
- Genre
- Racing
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Studios
- Published by
- Nintendo
- Release date
- April 27, 2017
- Series
- Mario Games
- Version
- 3.0.5
- Title ID
0100152000022000- Size
- 6.83 GB
- File type
- NSP
- Required firmware
- 6.2.0 or later
- Content type
- Base game
- Features
- Base Game Content: Features 48 tracks across 12 cups and 42 playable characters right out of the box (including DLC characters from the Wii U version like Link, Isabelle, and Villager, plus Switch newcomers like the Inklings from Splatoon).
Emulator compatibility
Compatibility for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe switch, newest result Oct 19, 2026. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.
| Emulator | Platform | Device tested | FPS | Status | Notes | Result from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryujinx | Windows | Ryzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR5 | 60 | Perfect | Game was working Good | Reported |
Version history
Every released update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe switch, newest first.
| Version | Released | Size | Patch notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3.0.5 Update | 1.5 GB | Time Trials Fix: Fixed an issue where creating ghost data for the 3DS Music Park course under specific conditions prevented the ghost data from uploading to online leaderboards. | |
| Booster Course Pass DLC | 1.4 GB | 8 Playable Racers: Unlocks Birdo, Petey Piranha, Wiggler, Kamek, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette. | |
| Base Game | 6.83 GB | Includes the core game with 48 base courses, 42 playable characters, 200cc speed mode, dual item slots, and 8 dedicated Battle Mode arenas out of the box. |
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What is this Game?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch NSP Free Download NSWPedia seeks to be more than just another entry in the long-running series of Nintendo racing releases. The “Smart Steering and 50cc Casual Racing” options are already available for the accessibility and party enjoyment of family play and newcomers, but with its tight 200cc drift-boost mechanics, custom vehicle stat builds, and 96-track grand prix lineup, it offers a more technical and competitive kart racing experience.
The dual-approach design is an attempt by Nintendo to accommodate the needs of both casual players seeking chaotic item battles and competitive esports racers who appreciate frame-accurate drift hopping, shortcut alignment, and time trial optimization. The experience should now be better balanced, which is important since some fans felt that the original Wii U release was limited by an underdeveloped Battle Mode and a smaller course pool.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe switch — frequently asked questions
What is unlocked from the very beginning?
Nearly everything! All 48 base tracks, all 5 engine speeds (50cc, 100cc, 150cc, Mirror, 200cc), and almost all characters are unlocked right when you start the game. You only need to earn coins during races to randomly unlock kart bodies, wheels, and gliders, or complete 200cc cups to unlock Gold Mario.
Do I need to buy the Booster Course Pass to play the DLC tracks online?
No, If you join online lobbies or play with a friend locally who owns the DLC, the Booster Course Pass tracks can appear in the random track selection pool for everyone in that room, even if you don't own the pass yourself. You only need to purchase it to play those 48 extra courses in offline single-player/Grand Prix modes.
Can you swap between your held items like in Double Dash?
No, Items operate on a queue system—you must use or throw your current active item before you can use the secondary item stored in your reserve slot.
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