Nintendo is experimenting with other realities and this time, Ninty is trying out Augmented Reality (AR). During its Super Mario Bros. Direct to celebrate the series' 35th anniversary, the console maker announced Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Created in partnership with Velan Studios, this Nintendo Switch game is like no other as it requires physical Mario-themed kart toys to play. These karts come equipped with a camera and are controlled with the Switch console for an AR Mario Kart experience.

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The physical kart responds to boosts in-game and in the real world, stops when hit with an item, and can be affected in different ways depending on the race. Players place gates to create a custom course layout in their home, where they can let their imagination determine the track. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit allows players to race against Koopalings in Grand Prix to unlock skins to customise courses and costumes for Mario and Luigi, and also supports up to four players in local multiplayer mode .

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which is available in Mario or Luigi models, launches on 16th October and functions with a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.

SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[MetoMeto]

I'm still for traditional games though.... But i like the idea.

 

[tranceology3]

why would you need a damn rooter lol? you dont need a rooter to play multiplayer games locally... the switch can communicate with other wifi devices without needing a rooter, so it will just be a kart and a switch to work.

Awesome, didnt know that! Never tried linking up multiple switches. Then yeah, this will be amazing to take out anywhere and make a big track!