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**Price and promotions are accurate at the time of posting but can change or expire at anytime.**
Current Price: £39.18
UK Comparison: Currently £49.99 on the UK Nintendo eShop (Approx. £10 saving).
This listing is for the Nintendo Switch Deluxe version, which is the definitive release of the game. It includes several major upgrades over the original Wii U version:
All DLC Included: Every track (48 in total) and character from the original games paid DLC packs is included on the base game for no extra cost.
Revamped Battle Mode: Unlike the original, Deluxe features a dedicated Battle Mode with 8 unique arenas and 5 classic modes (Balloon Battle, Renegade Roundup, etc.).
Two Item Slots: The ability to hold two items at once has been restored, adding a deeper layer of strategy to races.
Expanded Roster: New characters not found in the original, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, Bowser Jr., and the Inklings from Splatoon.
Accessibility Features: Includes Smart Steering and Auto-Accelerate, which are optional toggles to help younger children or new players stay on the track.
Technical Performance: Runs at a native 1080p resolution in docked mode (up from 720p on the original) with significantly faster loading times.
Essential Info for UK Buyers:
Buying from Amazon Japan is currently the most reliable way for UK residents to access Japanese regional pricing, as the Japanese eShop itself stopped accepting UK credit cards in March 2025.
Step 1: Amazon JP Account Setup
New Account Required: Your Amazon.co.uk login will not work. You must create a new account at amazon.co.jp.
Billing Address: You must add a Japanese billing address to your account to unlock digital purchases. Users typically use a placeholder, such as a hotel address:
Example: 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-1055.
Payment: Use a fee-free card and choose to pay in JPY. Avoid Amazons currency converter, as their exchange rate is poor.
Step 2: Redemption & Playing
Region Lock: The 16-digit code provided is region-locked to the Japanese eShop.
The Best Method: Create a second Japan user profile on your Switch 2 linked to a Japanese Nintendo account. Enter the code in the eShop using that profile.
Playing on UK Profile: Once the game is downloaded, you can launch and play it using your primary UK profile. All progress and trophies will be saved to your UK account as normal.
