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Mario Kart 9 might not be a 'slam dunk' for Nintendo Switch 2, say former employees


Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s phenomenal success may have a part to play

In the video, they discuss how Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has shifted nearly 75 million total units (including Wii U sales), which could hamper the initial impact of the ninth title in the series. At the time of the original Switch's release, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild became a must-have title, along with the console reaching new heights for Nintendo. Reece Bithrey is a journalist with bylines forTrusted Reviews, Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, TechRadar and more.

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