Mario Kart Switch & 3DS

Mario Kart Switch & 3DS are the ninth main instalments of the Mario Kart series, for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS respectively, marking the first time for a Mario Kart title to be available on multiple consoles (unless you count Virtual Console ports and ). The only key differences between the two versions are the graphics, the 3DS version only having eight racers on a course (as opposed to twelve) and the two games re-using some models from the previous Mario Kart instalment on that console (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and ). To avoid confusion with the latter, the 3DS version is sometimes marketed as 'New Mario Kart 3DS'.
== Gameplay ==
The gameplay is similar to the previous games where you select a character (either from the light, medium, cruiser, or heavy classes) and parts to make up your kart, bike, or ATV, all of which determine your stats, and then race against eleven (seven, in the 3DS version) other players for first place. During the race, you will gain items from item boxes which you can use for your benefit. Up to two items can be held at one time. Additionally, players will collect coins as they race which make you faster and can later be used to unlock more kart parts. Coins will be lost if hit by an item or the player falls of the track. Up to ten can be held at one time. Gameplay mechanics include hang gliding, underwater driving, anti-gravity and the all-new 'flight' mechanic where you kart,bike or ATV turns into a plane-like vehicle for a temporary time. Returning features also include ' mission mode and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's smart steering, auto acceleration and the 'guide'.
Below is a comparison of points given out during the Grand Prix mode or a VS Race with normal rules.
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 	1 	2 	3 	4 	5 	6 	7 	8 	9 	10 	11 	12 	 	 	
 	9 	6 	3 	1 	0 	0 	0 	0 	- 	- 	- 	- 	 	 	
Mario Kart: Double Dash 	 	10 	8 	6 	4 	3 	2 	1 	0 	- 	- 	- 	- 	 	
 	15 	12 	10 	8 	7 	6 	5 	4 	3 	2 	1 	0 	 	 	
 	10 	8 	6 	5 	4 	3 	2 	1 	- 	- 	- 	- 	 	 	
Mario Kart Switch 	15 	12 	10 	9 	8 	7 	6 	5 	4 	3 	2 	1 	 	 	
Mario Kart 3DS 	10 	8 	6 	5 	4 	3 	2 	1 	- 	- 	- 	- 	 	 	
Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.	Gold background signifies victory results (great clapping, character(s) cheering), unique finish music, and best after-race music.
Silver background signifies moderate results (mild clapping, moderate character reaction), same music in Wi-Fi as winner (different in MKDS GP).
Bronze background signifies losing results, losing music (no clapping, character(s) showing sad expression).
- means the score is not possible 
In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart Super Circuit, 5th or worse forces the player to retry the race. If the racer fares this badly four times, the Grand Prix must be started over (except in Mario Kart 64, where the player gets infinite retries). Starting with Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, to recent instalments including this one, the Grand Prix goes forth.
=== Grand Prix ===
=== Mission Mode ===
=== VS Race ===
=== Battle Mode ===
=== Online Multiplayer ===
== Characters ==
=== Default ===
==== Light ====
SMO Cappy.png|Cappy
SMO_Tiara.png|Tiara
GoombaSWO.png|Goomba
Toad - Mario Party 10.png|Toad
220px-Toadette - Mario Party 10-0.png|Toadette
==== Medium ====
MarioartworkMP10.png|Mario
Luigi (Multiverse Mash-Up).png|Luigi
Peach - Mario Party 10-0.png|Princess Peach
Daisy MP10.png|Princess Daisy
YoshiSmashBrosRender.png|Yoshi
==== Cruiser ====
TOO BAD! WALUIGI TIME!.png|Waluigi
Rosalina Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|Rosalina
SMO Pauline (no mic).png|Pauline
King Boo - Mario Kart Wii.png|King Boo
SMO Topper.png|Topper
==== Heavy ====
Bowser (Multiverse Mash-Up).png|Bowser
250px-Wario MP100.png|Wario
Donkey Obliteration.png|Donkey Kong
Petey Piranha Obliteration.png|Petey Piranha
Madame brood smo.png|Madame Broode
==== Varies ====
Miiathlete.png|Mii
=== Unlockable ===
==== Light ====
Sitting Baby Mario-0.png|Baby Mario
200px-Babypeachsimple.png|Baby Peach
Toadsworth NSMBP.png|Toadsworth
Bowser Jr. Obliteration.png|Bowser Jr.
KoopaNSMB.png|Koopa Troopa
ShyGuyMSS.png|Shy Guy
GreenSprixie.png|Sprixie Princess
Lemmy Koopa 3D standalone.png|Lemmy
1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111200px-NSMBU LarryKoopa.png|Larry
20140220030502!Wendy NSMBWii.png|Wendy
==== Medium ====
DiddyKongSSBC.png|Diddy Kong
Egadd.png.png|E. Gadd
000000000000000000000000000200px-IggyNSMBU.png|Iggy
230px-LudwigNSMBU-0.png|Ludwig
170px-Birdo MP9.png|Birdo
DixieKong.png|Dixie Kong
250px-NabbitNSMBU.png|Nabbit]]
Tostarean.png|Tostarenan
593px-BoomBoomSM3DL.png|Boom Boom
PomPomElementalChaos.png|Pom Pom
==== Cruiser ====
SMO Hariet.png|Hariet
SMO Rango.png|Rango
SMO Spewart.png|Spewart
540px-Funky Kong Artwork - Tropical Freeze.png|Funky Kong
DKJR MT larger.png|Donkey Kong Jr.
Wiggler-3.png|Wiggler
Lanky.png|Lanky Kong
Chunky Kong WoD.png|Chunky Kong
RoyKoopa.png|Roy
Cackletta.png|Cackletta
==== Heavy ====
MortonKP.png|Morton
HoneyQueenOrochiOmega.png|Honey Queen
Kingkrool2.png|King K. Rool
NSMBDorrie.png|Dorrie
PlessieSolo.png|Plessie
Metal Mario Artwork - Mario Kart 7.png|Metal Mario
Wart-0.png|Wart
MLPJKingBobomb.png|King Bob-omb
WhompSSB4.png|Whomp
GuppySMG.png|Guppy
== Courses ==
=== Nitro ===
 	 	 	 	 	
Mushroom Stadium	Peach's Castle 	Waluigi Circuit 	Yoshi's Island	Lakitu Heights 	Baby Park Coaster
Toad Town 	Super Bell Hill	Bob-omb Battlefield 	Luigi Circuit 	Pianta Bay 	Nightmare Mansion
Cappy Circuit 	Wiggler Forest 	Miitopia Loop 	New Donk City 	Rosalina Circuit 	Bowser's Castle
Delfino Pier 	Mario Circuit 	Bowser Jr. Boulevard	Retro Valley 	Koopaling Funhouse	Rainbow Road
=== Retro ===
 	 	 	 	 	
SNES Donut Plains 2	Wii Toad's Factory 	Wii U Sunshine Airport	MK7 Wario's Galleon	Wii U Super Bell Subway	GCN Wario Colosseum
MK7 Daisy Hills 	SNES Choco Island 1	GBA Boo Lake 	GBA Sunset Wilds 	Wii Dry Dry Ruins 	Wii Moonview Highway
GBA Riverside Park 	DS Shroom Ridge 	SNES Bowser Castle 2 	GCN Mushroom City 	SNES Vanilla Lake 2 	Wii U Mount Wario
Wii U Thwomp Ruins 	MK7 Shy Guy Bazaar 	DS Mario Circuit 	SNES Vanilla Lake 1	MK7 Wuhu Mountain Loop 	GBA Rainbow Road
== Battle Courses ==
 	
Tostarenan Village	MK7 Honeybee Hive
Comet Observatory 	MK8D Dragon Palace
Bowser's Airship 	N64 Double Deck
Mushroom Arena 	Wii Funky Stadium
== Items ==
== Trivia ==
*Boo, Peepa, Biddybug, Kamek, Lakitu and Pink Gold Peach were all, at one point, considered for the game. Boo, Peepa and Biddybug were replaced with Tiara, Shy Guy and Sprixie Princess respectively.
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