Other Improvements
While the bulk of Deluxe’s improvements come in the form of actual new content like tracks, characters, and vehicles, there are some smaller improvements that have been made. For newcomers, Nintendo has added a Smart Steering option which allows players to stay on the track and navigate corners more easily.
To make use of the Switch’s additional power over its predecessor, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s performance is improved, too. When docked in TV mode, the Switch will display the game in 1080p visuals at 60 fps. When un-docked, you’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 at 720p 60fps when you’re on the go, not too shabby for a handheld experience.
Finally, with the multitude of different controller inputs for the Switch comes a bunch of different ways to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You can choose from the typical handheld mode, using the Joy-Con in the grip, playing with the Pro controller if you have it, or turning the Joy-Con on their side and using them as mini controllers for some multiplayer action.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will release on the Nintendo Switch next week on April 28.
