I'm kind of on the fence about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I already have the vanilla game on Wii U and while I intend on getting it for Switch, I'm wondering if I should get rid of the Wii U version. This of course opens up a whole can of worms since other Wii U games like Rayman Legends, Shovel Knight, and Super Smash Bros. have or will have Switch versions. For those of you who own both a Wii U and a Switch, will you be selling and/or getting rid of your Wii U copy for each game? It's a tough decision especially since more money was spent in getting DLC for MK8 and Smash. But at the same time, do you really need two copies of the same game?
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Wii U + Switch Owners, will you be getting rid of your vanilla Mario Kart 8 game?
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brickarts295
Member
Yep.
Cipher Peon
Banned
Of course not!
It's a part of my collection forever
It's a part of my collection forever
sir_bumble_bee
Member
I got the game digitally soooo no. For that reason I won't be picking up Deluxe (also due to lack of new race tracks, I don't care for battle mode at all).
salaciousdrift
Member
I already sold my copy. I see my Wii U continuing to sit out under my TV for single-player games I have unfinished business with and Super Mario Maker. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's new Battle Mode and the Drive Assist should be more helpful in engaging folks only incidentally or peripherally interested in games. For game that is often a party game that is super helpful.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
No, and fuck them for no upgrade discount. I'll just be skipping it instead. If there was a way to upgrade for cheap I'd do that.
bobbychalkers
Member
Same
Gaiaknight
Member
nope i was all digital on wii u but i still plan to get the switch version for battle mode and to have a portable version of by far the best mario kart game.
psychotron
Member
Already did and I'm psyched as hell for the deluxe version. The wife and I get just a little bit closer as a couple while playing MK.
bananafactory
Banned
No way, bought all the DLC for it.
Still a great game to throw on when friends are over
Still a great game to throw on when friends are over
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I don't care about battle mode and won't pay for Switch online so I don't see any reason to replace the Wii U version.
billbloodshed
Member
Sold WiiU copy for 30, bought Switch copy for 48 with Best Buy Gamers Club Unlocked. 18 bucks seems like a fair price to upgrade.
This.
I basically never trade my games in, but I traded MK8 in toward MK8D pre-order (got $50 CAD credit for it, so was decent).
archreaper93
Member
Don't have a Switch yet, but I'll keep both copies of MK8.
Then again, I'm the weird guy who likes owning multiple versions of games (bought Final Fantasy X ok the PS2 after buying the HD collection on PS3), so I'm definitely not the norm.
Then again, I'm the weird guy who likes owning multiple versions of games (bought Final Fantasy X ok the PS2 after buying the HD collection on PS3), so I'm definitely not the norm.
GiantBreadbug
Member
Nah, I'm just buying MK8DX and I'll stop playing the old one. Not selling it though because I don't trade in games.
this is pretty much me, although if i bought it physical i would definitely resell it
YearoftheWooster
Member
Do I really want to 3 star all the courses a third time?
...eh, why not?
...eh, why not?
TheBaldEmperor
Member
As soon as I had a clue that it would be on Switch I traded it in to Gamestop. They gave me $44 for it. Almost the same for Smash Bros.
SgtWiggles
Member
Sold mine while I could still get around $40 for it. I feel like anyone who was planning to do that should have done it like right after it got announced/release date confirmed
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Already got rid of it along with our Wii U, so I have to replace it as it's the best MK. Even though it's short on new additions I'm happy to see dual weapons return. It's part of the reason Double Dash was my previous favorite.
styl3s
Member
I sold my copy (along with my wii-u) to a friend who can put it all to good use instead of collecting dust on a shelf. I never saw a point in owning multiple versions of a game.
Wii-U might have more units out in the wild but the Switch verison will be the most active 3,6,12+ months from it's launch and i can play it on the go tethered to my phone so why would i choose to play a lesser version?
Wii-U might have more units out in the wild but the Switch verison will be the most active 3,6,12+ months from it's launch and i can play it on the go tethered to my phone so why would i choose to play a lesser version?
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
I hope to get a Switch soon, but unfortunately I plan to skip MK8D altogether.
Was an amazing Mario Kart game but the new characters don't intrigue me and the real battle arenas, which do intrigue me, also just make me bitter since they should have been there from the start. Not going to pick it up for that reason.
Was an amazing Mario Kart game but the new characters don't intrigue me and the real battle arenas, which do intrigue me, also just make me bitter since they should have been there from the start. Not going to pick it up for that reason.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Already gone. Not sure if I'm getting the Switch port, but I probably will eventually and thus the Wii U build is redundant.
truestatic
Member
Yeah.
I basically pay the cost of the DLC to upgrade.
I don't normally sell my games, (this is the literal first time I've done it,) but I sold a spare Wii U copy of Breath of the Wild, an accidentally bought copy of FE: Birthright (I have the CE), and my copy of MK8 for a pro controller and most of MK8 Deluxe.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
I unfortunately bought it digital.
Kinda dumb move.
Kinda dumb move.
^ along with my Wii U and other games
So glad to not have a sensor bar in the living room at all anymore
boiled goose
good with gravy
If you bought digital mario kart 8 on wiiu and or dlc I wish Nintendo would provide a small incentive to upgrade.
Vincent Grayson
Member
Nope. I'd have to spend a bunch of extra money to be able to do 4 person MK on my Switch, but I can already do it on the Wii U.
Neff
Member
I can't be arsed. I probably won't make much on it and I intend to buy the Switch version digitally anyway, so it'll be nice to be able to hold onto a physical copy.
Who says there's no upgrade discount?
Who says there's no upgrade discount?
Lee Chaolan
Member
I should, while the value's still high, but dammit, I bought all the DLC for it, so probably not.
The Horror the horror
Banned
If it weren't for the new novice-friendly features from which my wife will greatly benefit I wouldn't even bother with the new version. I think Delux will finally convert her.
minkymuskyslyoldstoaty
Member
No. I'm keeping my Wii U games. Will buy it day one, though.