| Feature | Original Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Latest Ver.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 48 (32 base + 16 DLC) | 96 (48 base + 48 Booster Pass) | | Battle Mode | Uses standard race tracks | Dedicated battle arenas + 5 game modes | | Item System | Single item held | Two items held simultaneously | | Driving Assists | None | Smart Steering & Auto-Accelerate | | Online Stability | Standard netcode | Patched security flaws (Ver. 3.0.3) |
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