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Race on 48 remastered courses from across the Mario Kart series with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass! All six waves are now available, each including eight courses that can be played locally and online.
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Play Mario Kart wherever you go!
Enjoy the biggest Mario Kart yet and race anytime, anywhere, with anyone in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, only on Nintendo Switch!
Whether you’re racing your family on the big screen in your living room, playing in the park, or visiting a friend’s place, Nintendo Switch lets you play Mario Kart any way you like!
Up to eight players can connect for local multiplayer fun via Wireless Play. If you're playing in TV mode or tabletop mode, up to four players can enjoy split-screen multiplayer!
You can also challenge racers from around the world! Up to 12 players can take part in online races, and two local players can even play online together from the same Nintendo Switch.
It’s the biggest Mario Kart yet!
Mario, Luigi, Peach and other favourites from the Super Mario series are joined by new and returning drivers like King Boo, Dry Bones and Bowser. Jr. Even the Inklings from Splatoon are joining in the racing fun!
Once you’ve picked a racer, choose a vehicle and customise it with different tyres, chassis and gliders before taking them for a spin.
A record-breaking 48 courses to race on!
Race head-to-head on land, underwater, through the skies and even on walls and ceilings in a whopping 48 courses. All the tracks (and characters!) from Mario Kart 8 on Wii U return in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including previously-released downloadable courses inspired by The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Excitebike and more.
You can choose from five different speed classes, such as the expertly challenging 150cc Mirror Grand Prix and ultra-fast 200cc Grand Prix. New to Mario Kart? Activate Smart Steering to help you get to grips with the game and prevent you from going off course.
Turn the tables with items!
You can now carry up to two items at once, allowing for new strategies in both races and battles! As well as the mainstays like Bananas, Dash Mushrooms and the notorious Spiny Shell, there are two items returning from previous Mario Kart games – use Boo to turn invisible and maybe steal another player’s item, or jump to dodge incoming attacks with the Feather*.
*Only available during Battle mode.
Battle mode is bigger than ever!
There are loads of different ways to face off against rivals in the newly-revamped Battle mode. Cause chaos in classic Balloon Battle, Bob-omb Blast, Coin Runners and Shine Thief modes, or jump into all-new cops and robbers-style carnage in Renegade Roundup.
However you choose to do battle, there are eight dedicated courses for you to settle scores on. Blast your mates sky-high on classic courses like (GCN) Luigi’s Mansion or avoid getting caught as you careen around Urchin Underpass from Splatoon.
You can unlock more with amiibo
If you tap a compatible amiibo (sold separately), including Super Mario, Splatoon and Animal Crossing amiibo, Mii characters can wear all sorts of character-themed outfits! You can use amiibo on Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the right Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (sold separately).
Mario
Medium
Luigi
Medium
Peach
Medium
Daisy
Medium
Rosalina
Heavy
Tanooki Mario
Medium
Cat Peach
Medium
Yoshi
Medium
Yoshi comes in eight different colours!
Toad
Light
Koopa Troopa
Light
Shy Guy
Light
Shy Guy comes in eight different colours!
Lakitu
Light
Toadette
Light
King Boo
Heavy
Baby Mario
Light
Baby Luigi
Light
Baby Peach
Light
Baby Daisy
Light
Baby Rosalina
Light
Metal Mario
Heavy
Pink Gold Peach
Heavy
Wario
Heavy
Waluigi
Heavy
Donkey Kong
Heavy
Bowser
Heavy
Dry Bones
Light
Bowser Jr.
Light
Dry Bowser
Heavy
Lemmy
Light
Larry
Light
Wendy
Light
Ludwig
Medium
Iggy
Medium
Roy
Heavy
Morton
Heavy
Inkling Girl
Medium
Inkling Boy
Medium
Link
Heavy
Villager
Medium
You can choose the boy or girl Villager.
Villager
Medium
You can choose the boy or girl Villager.
Isabelle
Light
Mii
If you tap a compatible amiibo (sold separately), including Super Mario, Splatoon and Animal Crossing amiibo, Mii characters can wear all sorts of character-themed outfits! You can use amiibo on Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the right Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (sold separately). See compatible amiibo
Banana
Send opponents sliding with a well-placed banana skin.
Triple Banana
What’s better than one slippy banana skin? Three slippy banana skins!
Green Shell
Lob this tough shell to smash rival racers.
Triple Green Shell
Dole out three times the damage with three tough shells.
Red Shell
Home in on the rival right in front of you with this driver-seeking shell.
Triple Red Shell
Cause triple the trouble with three driver-seeking shells.
Spiny Shell
Watch out in front! This menace zooms up to the track to attack the driver currently in first place.
Bob-omb
Blast any driver nearby with this explosive item.
Dash Mushroom
Get a quick burst of speed with this tasty treat.
Triple Dash Mushroom
Three speed bursts to use just when you need them.
Golden Dash Mushroom
Boost as much as you like for a limited time.
Bullet Bill
Crash through other drivers with this foe-turned-friend.
Blooper
Splash ink all over other drivers’ windscreens to obscure their view.
Lightning
You’ll be everybody’s worst enemy after a blast of this speed and size-reducing lightning.
Super Star
Become unstoppable for a limited time! Unless you fall off the edge…
Fire Flower
Fling flames at anybody in your way.
Boomerang Flower
Throw this boomerang up to three times to send drivers spinning.
Piranha Plant
Attach this to the front of your vehicle and let it chomp away at items and drivers.
Super Horn
Send items and vehicles flying with a high-volume honk.
Crazy Eight
Get eight items at once with this chaotic game-changer.
Get two extra coins – remember, the more you have, the faster you’ll move.
Feather
Do a high jump to dodge bananas or shells.
Only available during battle mode.
Boo
Turn temporarily invisible to dodge bananas or shells. You might even be able to steal an item from a rival!
Expand the racing fun!
Race on 48 remastered courses from across the Mario Kart series with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass! All six waves are now available, each including eight courses that can be played locally and online. Eight returning characters from the Mario Kart series have also been added!
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Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Wave 6
Wave 1
Available now!
Golden Dash Cup
Paris Promenade
Toad Circuit
Choco Mountain
Coconut Mall
Lucky Cat Cup
Tokyo Blur
Shroom Ridge
Sky Garden
Ninja Hideaway
Wave 2
Available now!
Turnip Cup
New York Minute
Mario Circuit 3
Kalimari Desert
Waluigi Pinball
Propeller Cup
Sydney Sprint
Snow Land
Mushroom Gorge
Sky-High Sundae
Wave 3
Available now!
Rock Cup
London Loop
Boo Lake
Alpine Pass
Maple Treeway
Moon Cup
Berlin Byways
Peach Gardens
Merry Mountain
Rainbow Road
Wave 4
Available now!
Fruit Cup
Amsterdam Drift
Riverside Park
DK's Snowboard Cross
Yoshi's Island
Boomerang Cup
Bangkok Rush
Mario Circuit
Waluigi Stadium
Singapore Speedway
Wave 5
Available now!
Feather Cup
Athens Dash
Daisy Cruiser
Moonview Highway
Squeaky Clean Sprint
Cherry Cup
Los Angeles Laps
Sunset Wilds
Koopa Cape
Vancouver Velocity
Wave 6
Available now!
Acorn Cup
Rome Avanti
DK Mountain
Daisy Circuit
Piranha Plant Cove
Spiny Cup
Madrid Drive
Rosalina's Ice World
Bowser Castle 3
Rainbow Road
Look who's back!
Returning characters from the Mario Kart series are also joining the line-up with the Booster Course Pass. Jump in with these familiar faces and get ready to race!
Diddy Kong
Funky Kong
Pauline
Peachette
Kamek
Petey Piranha
Wiggler
Birdo
What's more, the Booster Course Pass also adds over 15 new Mii Racing Suits to the mix! Select a Mii of your own creation, then dress up with the Dry Bowser Suit, Goomba Suit, Toadette Suit and more.
You can also use a Daisy amiibo from the Super Mario or Super Smash Bros. Collection (sold separately) to unlock the Daisy Suit!
Two ways to access
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass can be accessed in two different ways*:
Purchased as paid downloadable content
AU $37.50 / NZ $41.25(inc. GST)
You can find the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass available on Nintendo eShop or on this website as a separate purchase. Pay once and immediately gain access to all 6 waves (48 courses in total)!
Included with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
You can access this as part of your Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership!
Download now >Anyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership (either Individual or Family) can access each wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass for no additional cost as they are released.
Already got a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership? Log in now to access the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass!
For more information on the different ways to access the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, please see our customer support page.
*Please note: waves of courses cannot be purchased individually. A copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch is required to use the contents of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass. Free software update required. Broadband internet connection required to download software updates. The registration and linkage of a Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required. Find out more about how to update games on Nintendo Switch.
Play Mario Kart wherever you go!
TV mode
Whether you’re racing your family on the big screen in your living room, playing in the park, or visiting a friend’s place, Nintendo Switch lets you play Mario Kart your way: anytime, anywhere, with anyone!
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
Up to eight players can connect for local multiplayer fun via Wireless Play. If you're playing offline in TV mode or tabletop mode, up to four players can enjoy split-screen multiplayer!
Offline play requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required. Wireless Play requires one copy of the software per player.
Connect to the internet and take on players from around the world. Up to 12 players can take part in each online race, and two local players can even play online together from the same Nintendo Switch!
*Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.
Compatible with
After a free software update, you can race your way to victory using Toy-Con Motorbike!
Available after a free software update. To find out more about software updates on Nintendo Switch, please visit our Support section. Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit, which contains Toy-Con Motorbike, sold separately.
Joy-Con Wheel**
You can connect a Joy-Con to a Joy-Con Wheel for a more authentic driving experience.
**Sold separately.
The largest roster of drivers in Mario Kart to date!
40+
characters
A record-breaking 48 courses to race on!
Includes courses inspired by Animal Crossing, Excitebike, The Legend of Zelda and more!
48
courses
Mushroom Cup
Flower Cup
Star Cup
Special Cup
Shell Cup
Banana Cup
Leaf Cup
Lightning Cup
Egg Cup
Triforce Cup
Crossing Cup
Bell Cup
Perfect for beginners!
Just activate the Smart Steering function to prevent you careering off the track!
200cc Time Trials!
In addition to the familiar 150cc speed category, really rev things up and aim to smash records in 200cc!
Turn the tables with items!
New items added!
You can carry two items at once!
Holding two items at once gives you completely new strategies in both races and battles!
Battle mode is bigger than ever!
5 types
of battle
Balloon Battle
Dodge items and protect yourself while trying to burst your rivals’ balloons.
Renegade Roundup
Catch players or avoid getting caught in a cops and robbers-style battle!
Bob-omb Blast
Blow up opponents’ balloons with Bob-ombs – and avoid explosions yourself, of course!
Coin Runners
Race to collect the most coins within the time limit!
Shine Thief
Steal the Shrine Sprite and try to keep hold of it until the countdown finishes!
Do battle on eight thrilling new dedicated courses!
Mario
Medium
Luigi
Medium
Peach
Medium
Daisy
Medium
Rosalina
Heavy
Tanooki Mario
Medium
Cat Peach
Medium
Yoshi
Medium
Yoshi comes in eight different colours!
Toad
Light
Koopa Troopa
Light
Shy Guy
Light
Shy Guy comes in eight different colours!
Lakitu
Light
Toadette
Light
King Boo
Heavy
Baby Mario
Light
Baby Luigi
Light
Baby Peach
Light
Baby Daisy
Light
Baby Rosalina
Light
Metal Mario
Heavy
Pink Gold Peach
Heavy
Wario
Heavy
Waluigi
Heavy
Donkey Kong
Heavy
Bowser
Heavy
Dry Bones
Light
Bowser Jr.
Light
Dry Bowser
Heavy
Lemmy
Light
Larry
Light
Wendy
Light
Ludwig
Medium
Iggy
Medium
Roy
Heavy
Morton
Heavy
Inkling Girl
Medium
Inkling Boy
Medium
Link
Heavy
Villager
Medium
You can choose the boy or girl Villager.
Villager
Medium
You can choose the boy or girl Villager.
Isabelle
Light
Mii
If you tap a compatible amiibo (sold separately), including Super Mario, Splatoon and Animal Crossing amiibo, Mii characters can wear all sorts of character-themed outfits! You can use amiibo on Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the right Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (sold separately). See compatible amiibo
Banana
Send opponents sliding with a well-placed banana skin.
Triple Banana
What’s better than one slippy banana skin? Three slippy banana skins!
Green Shell
Lob this tough shell to smash rival racers.
Triple Green Shell
Dole out three times the damage with three tough shells.
Red Shell
Home in on the rival right in front of you with this driver-seeking shell.
Triple Red Shell
Cause triple the trouble with three driver-seeking shells.
Spiny Shell
Watch out in front! This menace zooms up to the track to attack the driver currently in first place.
Bob-omb
Blast any driver nearby with this explosive item.
Dash Mushroom
Get a quick burst of speed with this tasty treat.
Triple Dash Mushroom
Three speed bursts to use just when you need them.
Golden Dash Mushroom
Boost as much as you like for a limited time.
Bullet Bill
Crash through other drivers with this foe-turned-friend.
Blooper
Splash ink all over other drivers’ windscreens to obscure their view.
Lightning
You’ll be everybody’s worst enemy after a blast of this speed and size-reducing lightning.
Super Star
Become unstoppable for a limited time! Unless you fall off the edge…
Fire Flower
Fling flames at anybody in your way.
Boomerang Flower
Throw this boomerang up to three times to send drivers spinning.
Piranha Plant
Attach this to the front of your vehicle and let it chomp away at items and drivers.
Super Horn
Send items and vehicles flying with a high-volume honk.
Crazy Eight
Get eight items at once with this chaotic game-changer.
Coin
Get two extra coins – remember, the more you have, the faster you’ll move.
Feather
Do a high jump to dodge bananas or shells.
Only available during battle mode.
Boo
Turn temporarily invisible to dodge bananas or shells. You might even be able to steal an item from a rival!
Mario Kart Stadium
Water Park
Sweet Sweet Canyon
Thwomp Ruins
Mario Circuit
Toad Harbour
Twisted Mansion
Shy Guy Falls
Sunshine Airport
Dolphin Shoals
Electrodrome
Mount Wario
Cloudtop Cruise
Bone Dry Dunes
Bowser’s Castle
Rainbow Road
Wii Moo Moo Meadows
GBA Mario Circuit
DS Cheep Cheep Beach
N64 Toad’s Turnpike
GCN Dry Dry Desert
SNES Donut Plains 3
N64 Royal Raceway
3DS DK Jungle
DS Wario Stadium
GCN Sherbert Land
3DS Melody Motorway
N64 Yoshi Valley
DS Tick-Tock Clock
3DS Piranha Plant Pipeway
Wii Grumble Volcano
N64 Rainbow Road
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Excitebike Arena
Dragon Driftway
Mute City
Wii Wario’s Gold Mine
SNES Rainbow Road
Ice Ice Outpost
Hyrule Circuit
GCN Baby Park
GBA Cheese Land
Wild Woods
Animal Crossing
3DS Koopa City
GBA Ribbon Road
Super Bell Subway
Big Blue
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
Get digital
Race on 48 remastered courses from across the Mario Kart series with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass! All courses from the 12 new cups can be played locally and online, and returning characters from the Mario Kart series have also been added.
Game specifications
Release date28/4/2017
GenreRacing, Party
No. of playersUp to 12 players
Game file size11.25GB
PublisherNintendo
Supported languagesJapanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian
Supported play modes
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.
This game supports the following features:
Online PlaySave Data Cloud
Play online, access classic games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Learn more
Notices
Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.
A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.
Local multiplayer requires one console and one copy of the software per player.
Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
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