Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Kart Racing | Nintendo Switch

About

Race through Grand Prix cups, unlock kart parts, and learn each track's shortcuts while climbing online and local multiplayer classes.

Info

Last updated Mar 6, 2026, 10:11 AM

Controls

  • A Accelerate
  • LS Steer
  • B Brake
  • B Reverse
  • L Use item
  • ZL Use item (alt)
  • R Drift
  • R Hop
  • R Trick
  • ZR Drift
  • ZR Hop
  • ZR Trick (alt)
  • + Pause
  • X Look behind

Notes

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    Tutorials

    Review key gameplay lessons and reminders.

    Start Strong Off The Line
    • Hold A HOLD right after the countdown reaches 2 to trigger a starting boost.
    • If you rev too early you will spin out, so release and retry timing on the next race.
    Drift and Mini-Turbo
    • Enter turns, then hold R HOLD or ZR HOLD to drift.
    • Keep the drift until sparks build, then release for a mini-turbo boost.

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