Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, any-where! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

System Requirements: Supported Platforms: Nintendo – Switch
Nintendo account required for game activation and installation

Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere. Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode for new and returning battle courses
Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track of the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return
Plus, the Inklings appear at all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.
Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc

Introducing Joy-Con, controllers that make new kinds of gaming possible, for use with Nintendo Switch. The versatile Joy-Con offer multiple surprising new ways for players to have fun. Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip. They can also attach to the main console for use in handheld mode, or be shared with friends to enjoy two-player action in supported games. Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro-sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible.

Connectivity Joy-Con (L):
Bluetooth 3.0

Joy-Con (R):
Bluetooth 3.0, NFC (near-field communication)

Buttons Joy-Con (L):
Left Stick (pressable)
Directional/L/ZL/SL/SR/− Buttons
Capture Button
Release button
SYNC Button

Joy-Con (R):
Right Stick (pressable)
A/B/X/Y/R/ZR/SL/SR/+ Buttons
HOME Button
Release Button
SYNC Button

Sensors

Joy-Con (L):
Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Joy-Con (R):
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, IR Motion Camera

Battery Type Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 525 mAh
Battery Life (approx.) 20 hours
Recharge Time 3.5 hours
Compatibility Nintendo Switch
Weight Joy-Con (L): 1.73 oz (49 g)
Joy-Con (R): 1.84 oz (52.1 g).

Introducing Joy-Con, controllers that make new kinds of gaming possible, for use with Nintendo Switch.
The versatile Joy-Con offer multiple surprising new ways for players to have fun.
Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip.
They can also attach to the main console for use in handheld mode, or be shared with friends to enjoy two-player action in supported games.
Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro-sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible.