Mario Kart 8 1 Important Information Getting Started 2 Controllers and Accessories 3 Online Features 4 Note to Parents and Guardians Starting the Game 5 Main Menu 6 Save Data Controls 7 Basic Controls 8 Driving Techniques Items 9 Using Items WUP-P-AMKE-02
10 Item List Single Player / Multiplayer 11 Grand Prix 12 Time Trials and VS Races 13 Battle Online 14 Getting Started with Online Multiplayer 15 Tournaments Online Interaction 16 Mario Kart TV About Downloadable Content (DLC) 17 Purchasing Downloadable Content (Paid) amiibo 18 Using amiibo
About This Product 19 Legal Notices Troubleshooting 20 Support Information
1 Important Information Thank you for selecting the Mario Kart™ 8 game for the Wii U™ system. Important Information Please read this manual carefully before using this software. If the software will be used by children, the manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Also, before using this software, please read the content of the Health and Safety Information application on the Wii U Menu. It contains important information that will help you enjoy this software.
2 Controllers and Accessories Supported Controllers This software can be used with any of the following controllers once they have been paired with the console. Wii U GamePad Wi i U P ro Controller Wi i R emot e + Cl as s ic Control ler Pro Wii Remote Wi i Re mot e + Nunchuk ◆ To play multiplayer modes, each player needs a separate controller (additional accessories sold separately). ◆ Only one Wii U GamePad controller can be used.
Wii Wheel Information about Audio Output This game supports 5.1-channel linear PCM surround sound. In order to experience surround sound, select (System Settings) from the Wii U Menu, choose the TV item, and then change the audio-output type to Surround. ◆ In order to experience surround sound with this software, you will need to connect your Wii U console with a receiver that has a built-in HDMI™ port using a High Speed HDMI Cable.
3 Online Features Connecting your system to the Internet lets you enjoy the following features: • Online play • In-game chat with friends • Mario Kart TV 16 • Exchange of Time Trials ghost data • Miiverse™ • Purchasing DLC 17 ◆ See the Internet Connection Requirements section of the printed Wii U Operations Manual for more information about the equipment required to connect to the Internet.
4 Note to Parents and Guardians You can restrict use of the following features by selectin g (Parental Controls) from the Wii U Menu. Item Content Wii U Shopping Services Re s tr i ct s t h e p u r ch a s e o f DLC 17 . On l i ne I nterac ti on i n Games R es t r ic ts c o mmu ni c at i on f eat ure s, s uch as in-game chat wi th fr iends, onl i ne pl ay, shar ing hi ghl ight reel s 16 , u p l o a d i n g / d o w n l o a d i n g 12 , and Mario Kart ghost data TV.
5 Main Menu Single Player C h o o s e f ro m f o u r d i f f e r e n t single-player modes. Multiplayer Co m p et e w i t h t w o t o f o u r players. Online On e / Two Player Use an I n t er n et con n ec tion to comp ete a g a in st p la yers 14 . around the world Mario Kart TV Up l o a d h i g h l i g h t r e e l s a n d download ones uploa ded by y o u r f r i e n d s, o r d o w n l o a d h ig h l ig ht r ee l s f r o m p art icu la r t o urn am en ts 16 .
Navigating the Menu Select menu item / Confirm selection Cancel ◆ When using the Wii U GamePad, you can also navigate menus by touching the icons displayed on the touch screen. ◆ When playing with the Wii U Pro Controller, the game controls are the same as when using the Wii U GamePad.
6 Save Data Saving This game has an autosave feature. At various points, such as when you finish a race, your current results and other data will be saved automatically. ◆ Save data is stored separately for each user. After turning on your Wii U console, make sure that the correct user's Mii is selected. Deleting Save Data To delete save data, open System Settings by selecting on the Wii U Menu, and then select Data Management.
7 Basic Controls Accelerate / Brake/Reverse Steer / T i l t t h e Wi i Re mot e l e f t and right Hop / ( whil e holding ) (whil e holding ) Rear view Hold Hold Hold Horn (when not holding an item) / Use item /
Throw item forward P r ess / while holding / + Throw or drop item behind vehicle P r ess / while holding / + Equip item Hold / Hold Hold Adjust gliding height / T i l t t h e Wi i Re mot e b a c k w a r d an d forward Open pause menu Display map --- --- ◆ The Wii U GamePad instructions are for when the GamePad is set to stick controls, and the Wii Remote instructions are for when the Wii Remote is set to tilt controls.
◆ When playing with the Wii U Pro Controller, the game controls are the same as when using the Wii U GamePad. ◆ You can only turn the map display on or off using the Wii U GamePad. Using the Touch Screen The Wii U GamePad controller's touch screen has a number of special functions: 3 1 4 5 2 1 Position and item held by each contender 2 Horn Touch to honk the horn. 3 Play view The on-screen action displays simultaneously on this t ab.
5 Control method Touch to switch between stick controls and tilt controls.
8 Driving Techniques Here are some driving techniques to help you get the most out of Mario Kart 8. ◆ The following instructions are for the Wii U GamePad 7 . Rocket Start Get off to a Rocket Start! To launch from th e starting grid at a high speed, press and hold at just the right mome nt during the countdown. Drift Drift around sharp corners without reducing speed! With held down, hold and use to turn.
Super Mini-Turbo If you continue drifting , the blue sparks will turn orange. Releasing at this point will give you a greater boost than th e Mini-Turbo. Jump Boost Press when jumping over ramps and similar objects to perform a trick in midair. Get the timing right to get a brief speed boost when you land. Spin Boost Colliding with a n opponent in a n antigravity zone will cause you to bounce away from each other, giving you both a slight speed boost.
U-Turn When drifting, release while continuing to hol d to do a U-turn. ◆ You can only use this technique during battles 13 .
9 Using Items Acquiring Items Pass through one of the item boxe s found in the courses to get an item. If you already have an item, passing through an item box will not give you a second one. Using Items Equipping Items Some items can be equipped t o protect you from items such as Red 10 . Shells Throwing Items Some items can be thrown in front of or behind 7 you .
10 Item List There are a number of items you can pick up, each with its own special properties. ◆ The following instructions are for the Wii U GamePad 7 . ◆ The ★ symbol indicates an item that can be equipped by pressing and holding . Banana ★ Will send anyone who hits it into a spin. Triple Bananas Three Bananas that spin around your vehicle. Press to use them one at a time. Green Shell ★ Green Shells travel in a straight line and knock over the first driver they hit.
Triple Green/Red Shells Three shells that spin around your vehicle. Use to throw them one at a time. Spiny Shell Pursues the driver in 1st place, knocking over any other vehicles it hits along the way. This one won't stop until it catches up with the leader! Bob-omb ★ Once used, a Bob-omb will explode after a short time or upon impact with a vehicle. Anyone caught in the blast will spin out of control or be knocked over! Mushroom Gives you a brief speed boost.
Golden Mushroom For a short time, allows you to use a Mushroom every time you press . Bullet Bill Temporarily transforms you into a Bullet Bill, making you zoom automatically toward the finish line while knocking over any vehicle you make contact with. Blooper Squirts ink on the vehicles ahead of you, briefly obscuring the drivers' views. Lightning Strikes all opponents with lightning, causing them to lose their items.
Boomerang Flower The boomerang can be thrown up to three times. Any driver it hits will spin out of control. Piranha Plant Attaches temporarily to the front of the vehicle. When the Piranha Plant bites at something, the momentum of its lunge provides a slight speed boost. Super Horn Sends nearby vehicles and items flying with an ear-splitting honk. Crazy Eight Eight items that orbit your vehicle. Press to use the one closest to the front at that moment. Coin Gives you two extra coins 11 .
11 Grand Prix Enter one of eight cups, each consisting of four courses, and compete for the highest overall score! Game Screen 1 2 4 3 1 Current item 2 Lap counter 3 Current coins 4 Current position Pre ss o n t h e Wii U Ga me P ad t o d is pl ay a map of the course. Press once more to hide the map. ◆ You can use the map in the other modes too, not just in Grand Prix mode.
Coins Collect the coins found on the courses, up to a maximum of 10, to increase your speed. If you get knocked over or spin out of control, you will drop some of your coins. Antigravity Zones So m e o f t h e co u r se s feature antigravity panels, which signal the start of an antigravity zone.
12 Time Trials and VS Races Time Trials Select a course on which to race solo, aiming for the fastest possible time. You can also view or race against ghost data. Ghost ◆ Time Trials can only be played in single-player mode. Creating a Ghost When you complete a course faster than the existing record, your run will automatically be saved as ghost data. Uploading Ghost Data Sa ved g ho st d at a ca n b e up l oa de d t o t he I nt e rne t a nd sha red wi th pl a ye rs al l o ve r t h e 3 world .
13 Battle Use items to pop your rivals' balloons while protecting your own. When the time is up, the winner is decided based on the number of balloons popped and the number of balloons remaining.
14 Getting Started with Online Multiplayer By connecting to the Internet, you can compete online against players around the world. Choosing Opponents Choose who you would like to play against. Worldwide Play against people from all over the world. Regional Play against people from within your region. Friends Pla y ag ainst people who ar e r eg i ster ed a s your friends or peop le you've played with recently. Tournament Compete in a 15 .
15 Tournaments Join in-progress tournaments and pit yourself against other players online! You can also create tournaments of your own. Cr ea te a Tournament Cr ea te a tou rn amen t, ch oosin g the ga me typ e and rules. Search by Code Fi nd a sp ec ifi c tour na ment b y en terin g a tournament code. Search b y Tournament Type Fi nd a tou rn a men t tha t uses particular rules. Search Acti ve Tournaments Sh ow a l i st of tour na ments th a t a r e running right now.
◆ Only the creator of a tournament can change its settings. ◆ You can hold up to four tournaments at a time.
16 Mario Kart TV Mario Kart TV View your own highlig ht reels or ones uploaded by your friends. You can also upload and download highlight reels. Recent The 12 most recent highlight reels are saved here automatically and can be viewed by other users of your Wii U console. Older highlight reels are replaced as new ones are created. Favorites Whe n is displayed, you can press to save that highlight reel to Favorites. Each user can save up to six highlight reels.
17 Purchasing Downloadable Content (Paid) This game allows you to purchase downloadable content (DLC) and access passes with real money through the Internet. Visit the Nintendo website for information on the availability of downloadable content. Making a Purchase From within the Game 5 Select Shop on the main menu , and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be able to use the newly purchased content as soon as the download is complete.
18 Using amiibo This software support s . To access amiibo™ features, select the amiibo icon on the 5 main menu and foll ow the on-screen instructions. A software update may be required to use amiibo functionality. How to Use amiibo Touch a compatible amiibo figure to the NFC touchpoint () on the Wii U GamePad. Your amiibo figures aren't just for show. You can use NFC (near-field communication) to connect them to compatible software and enable certain functionality in the game.
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