Mario Kart

Mario Kart first sped onto the scene in 1992 with the release of Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), introducing a revolutionary blend of kart racing and Mario’s signature platforming characters. The game’s innovative use of power-ups, unique tracks, and the ability to race as iconic Mario characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Bowser set it apart from other racing games of the time. Over the years, Mario Kart became a mainstay of Nintendo's game library, with each new installment adding new features like 3D environments, multiplayer modes, and new characters.

Titles such as Mario Kart 64 (1996) and Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003) pushed the franchise forward with 3D graphics and the introduction of dual-character karts, while Mario Kart Wii (2008) brought motion controls into the mix. Mario Kart 8 (2014) for the Wii U, and its expanded version, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) for the Nintendo Switch, set a new standard for the series with stunning visuals, smooth gameplay, and additional content, including DLC and a robust online multiplayer mode. Throughout its history, Mario Kart has been a fan-favorite for its fun, chaotic races, inventive track designs, and ever-expanding cast of characters, becoming one of Nintendo's most enduring and successful franchises.

Main Mario Kart Games

• Super Mario Kart (1992) – SNES

• Mario Kart 64 (1996) – Nintendo 64

• Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001) – Game Boy Advance

• Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003) – GameCube

• Mario Kart DS (2005) – Nintendo DS

• Mario Kart Wii (2008) – Wii

• Mario Kart 7 (2011) – Nintendo 3DS

• Mario Kart 8 (2014) – Wii U

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) – Nintendo Switch

Other Games

• Mario Kart Tour (2019) – Mobile (a free-to-play Mario Kart game for smartphones)

• Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020) – Nintendo Switch (a mixed-reality, augmented reality game with physical cars)