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Nintendo announces a limited-time Switch 2 bundle that includes the console and a digital code for one of three games—Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokemon Pokopia—for $499.99, offering a $29.99 savings; available in early June at participating retailers, with the duration and exact availability not specified.
Nintendo announces the Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle, launching in early June for $499.99 at participating retailers. Each bundle includes a Nintendo Switch 2 and a download code for one of three games—Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia—with limited availability and savings up to $29.99 versus buying the system and game separately. The Switch 2 supports up to 4K output, features the upgraded Joy-Con 2 controls, and GameChat for online play, with details and availability varying by retailer and online requirements.
A Nintendo UI/UX designer explains creating Mario Kart World's expansive map by prioritizing immediate track recognition (tracks → roads → land), using palm-sized dioramas for icons, and integrating the map with navigation and loading screens to enhance immersion and help players orient themselves in the connected world.
Mario Kart World's Version 1.6.1 update brings two minor fixes: it resolves a rare issue where players wouldn't get a speed boost after certain actions, and prevents the game from ending when switching modes with three or more players in multiplayer, following the earlier 1.6.0 patch that added Bob-omb Blast.
Nintendo’s Mario Kart World updates to version 1.6.1 on Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on two bug fixes: (1) a speed-boost may not trigger after landing from a rail ride following a Jump Boost, and (2) the game could crash when switching between TV mode and handheld/tabletop mode in multiplayer with three or more players. The patch is small and follows a recent Bob-omb Blast update that added modes and tweaks (no new features introduced in this release).
A free update (ver. 1.6.0) for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 adds Bob-omb Blast as a new Battle mode, allowing up to 10 Bob-ombs; online battles will randomly include Balloon Battle, Coin Runners, or Bob-omb Blast, plus tweaks to the Bullet Bill item.
Mario Kart World 1.6.0 adds Bob-omb Blast to Battle Mode (up to 10 Bob-ombs) and refines balance with Bullet Bill adjustments (faster, longer lateral movement, easier shortcut after use), boomerang range reductions, revised item box odds, and variable invincibility timing based on character/vehicle. The patch also fixes numerous issues across courses and modes, including online play, crashes, and display glitches, and previews a first look at Bob-omb Blast in official media.
Mashable rounds up top gaming deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, spanning PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, including the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld at a new low of $539.99, Silent Hill f for PS5 at $39.99, and a broad lineup of Nintendo Switch games and accessories (though Mario Kart World was listed at $51.99 before selling out); standout hardware deals also include the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 monitor for $799.99. The sale runs March 25–31, with prices subject to change and some offers tied to Woot's sale.
Woot is running a day-long sale tied to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale with code SAVETWENTY, discounting Nintendo Switch 2 gear including Mario Kart World at $52 ($28 off) and 8BitDo Ultimate 2 ($36) and Pro 3 ($37.60) controllers. Prime members get free shipping. The sale runs through 12:59 AM ET on March 26 and features many other deals across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and more.
HORI announced new Mario Kart World racing wheels for Nintendo Switch 2, with a Deluxe model ($130) and Mini ($80) releasing March 23, 2026; pre-orders are open. The updated wheels include a dedicated C button for GameChat and feature Mario Kart World logos, and are compatible with Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and OLED models. They work with Mario Kart World, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and other racing titles, continuing HORI’s practice of Switch-compatible wheels.
HORI announces a Nintendo-licensed Mario Kart World racing wheel for Switch 2—a wired 11-inch wheel with pedals compatible with Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; it features onboard controls, programmable buttons, adjustable dead zones and sensitivity, and 270/180-degree steering, with pre-orders now open for a March 23, 2026 release.
Ahead of MAR10 Day, Nintendo may tease a Battle mode update for Mario Kart World on Switch 2, with a removed Mario Day post hinting at a Bob-omb icon; World already features Balloon Battle and Coin Runners, and Bob-omb Blast could return, though there’s no official confirmation yet. Nintendo also announced MAR10 Day sales and added Mario content to Switch Online.
Nintendo marks MAR10 Day with three weeks of Mario Kart World events, discounts on select Switch titles, a SUPER NINTENDO WORLD sweepstakes for a family trip, in‑store Mario appearances in NYC and San Francisco, Galaxy Movie tie‑ins and Switch 2 updates to Galaxy titles, plus the Mario Kart World Open Series and a Lunchables promo; fans can stay updated via the Nintendo Today app.
Nintendo reports a 99.3% year‑over‑year rise in net sales to about ¥1.9 trillion ($12.3B) for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025/26, with operating profit up 21.3% and net profit up 51.3%, buoyed by Switch 2 hardware that has sold 17.37 million units (7.01 million in Q3). Switch 2 software sales total 37.93 million, while the broader Switch family has sold 155.37 million units to date; 58.7% of Q3 game sales were physical, and top titles include Mario Kart World (14 million) and Donkey Kong Bananza (4.25 million).
Nintendo's February 2026 financial results highlight Switch 2 momentum with 17.37M total units sold to date, a refreshed million-seller lineup led by Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) at 3.89M and Kirby Air Riders at 1.76M, plus Super Mario Galaxy titles exceeding 2M each; the lineup also features Switch 2-era leader Mario Kart World at 14.03M and other top titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, underscoring continued demand for Nintendo's platforms.