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Update: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass DLC is now available! We've included some tips on how to get the DLC at discounted prices below...


Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Nintendo Switch's best-selling game by a comfortable margin, already finding itself in the hands of 43.35 million players at the last official count. If you're wanting to join in the fun by finding the cheapest and best places to buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, you've certainly come to the right place.

Below, we've rounded up the best deals on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, details on how to buy the game's Booster Course Pass DLC, and a selection of accessories that make playing the game even better.

Further Reading: Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)

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Where To Buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe In The US

Want to buy a copy of the standalone game? Here are some options for those of you in the US:

Where To Buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe In The UK

Here are your options if you're based in the UK; you'll notice several stores are offering the game at discounted prices, although with it being a top-seller, don't expect it to fall in price much further!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Bundles

Being Nintendo Switch's biggest game, it only makes sense that Nintendo would want to bundle in copies of the title with its consoles. If you're wanting to pick up a Switch for the first time to play Mario Kart, or maybe to upgrade your current console and grab a copy at the same time, these options make perfect sense:

Best Mario Kart Switch Bundles - UK

We'll kick off the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundles with the UK, as the My Nintendo Store UK offers a wonderful range of bundles to suit your needs. You can pick up either a regular Switch, the smaller handheld-only Switch Lite, or the premium Switch OLED with a copy of the game and other goodies. Check out your options:

Best Mario Kart Switch Bundles - US

Fewer bundles exist in the US, with global stock shortages still impacting the distribution of consoles. Here are your options:

Where To Buy Mario Kart 8 DLC - Booster Course Pass

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass will eventually add a whopping 48 tracks to the base game, starting on 18th March 2022 (Read more: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC - Release Date, Price And Confirmed Tracks).

You can buy the DLC pass from the Switch eShop, or via select retailers at the links below, and it will also be included as part of your Nintendo Switch Online subscription at no extra cost if you've upgraded to the Expansion Pack.

If you're wanting to get it cheaper than its usual retail price, keep scrolling.

Save Money On Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC

For those in the UK, ShopTo and CDKeys are offering the DLC at a discounted rate at the time of writing. Both stores will send you a digital code upon purchase which you can redeem on the Switch eShop:

Best Mario Kart Accessories For Nintendo Switch

There are plenty of accessories that are perfect for Mario Kart on Switch. Below, we've rounded up some of the best options that'll make your gaming sessions speed into top gear:

Mario Kart Racing Wheels

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is great, but playing Mario Kart with another wheel takes things to a whole new level. There are plenty of options to suit your budget too, with some wheels designed to simply hold your Joy-Con in place Wii-style, and other premium wheels giving you that true arcade experience:

Mario Kart Switch Carry Cases

Want to carry or store your Switch in style? Here are a few that'd go perfectly with a new copy of Mario Kart:

Mario Kart Toys

Amazon has a whole host of Mario Kart toys available, with plushies that are perfect for the bedroom and actual racing karts that would have made us giddy when we were kids ourselves. Where were these toys 20 years ago?

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We hope this guide helped you to find a great deal or a new treat for yourself or a loved one. For more Switch buying guides, check out our picks of the Best Nintendo Switch Accessories, Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards, Best Nintendo Switch Controllers and Where To Buy Nintendo Switch eShop Credit, Gift Cards And Online Membership.

This article is part of our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe guide series, featuring tips, hints, tricks and unlocks for the best kart racing game on Switch. You can find the Full Character Roster, every course in the game, including the DLC tracks, and How To Download And Access the DLC itself.

We also explain How To Build The Best Kart, How To Unlock All Gold Mario And All Gold Kart Parts, How To Avoid Blue Shells, How To Farm Infinite Coins, How To Drift, Slipstream, And Boost, and How To Get A Rocket Start, as well as Explain And Rank Every Item, list every every compatible amiibo and unlockable Mii Costumes, explore The Difference Between 'All Items' And 'Frantic Items', plus give an in-depth explanation of All Control Options And Assists and How To Turn Automatic Steering On And Off.