How to play Mario Kart 8 Online in 2025!

Requirements:
  • A hacked Wii U console (if it's unmodded, go to wiiu.hacks.guide)
  • Pretendo Network ID
  • an SD card
Download Inkay and Nimble from Pretendo's github page. then put them to:
sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/modules/setup/
sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/modules/setup/plugins for Inkay.
Or tiramisu if you are using Tiramisu.

After installing them, press down L + DOWN + SELECT to open Plugins menu and select Inkay, set Connect to Pretendo Network = true

Add your Pretendo Network ID to your Wii U, if not, make one.

then open up game Mario Kart 8 and select Online Play!

EASIER METHOD: Open HB App Store and install Inkay. do the same plugins menu thing.
 
What's the difference between MK8 and MK8D, is MK8 better?
MK8 was there first (Wii U). MK8D is the Switch's re-release with a few additions so just judging by the facts MK8D is superior.
That being said, MK8 supports the Wii U GamePad (like showing the map there while you drive on TV) and there's more and different mods for MK8.
Also Wii U emulation (Cemu) is more mature than Switch emulation.
 
WARNING: This tutorial is not needed for MK8DX.
This is a guide for Wii U version
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What's the difference between MK8 and MK8D, is MK8 better?
MK8DX is simply MK8 with different backgrounds, Switch control layouts and with all DLC installed!
I mean, both.
 
WARNING: This tutorial is not needed for MK8DX.
This is a guide for Wii U version
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MK8DX is simply MK8 with different backgrounds, Switch control layouts and with all DLC installed!
I mean, both.
All DLC installed? You mean the booster tracks or what?
 

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