Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online now seems to have an advantage for Nintendo Switch 1 players vs. Switch 2 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mario-kart-8-deluxe-online-now-seems-to-have-an-advantage-for-nintendo-switch-1-players-vs-switch-2Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update Adds Eight-Player Splitscreenhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mario-kart-8-deluxe-online-now-seems-to-have-an-advantage-for-nintendo-switch-1-players-vs-switch-2https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mario-kart-8-deluxe-online-now-seems-to-have-an-advantage-for-nintendo-switch-1-players-vs-switch-2#u59339Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:42:41 +0000Nintendo released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that introduces eight-player splitscreen. While the game is playable on both consoles, reports suggest that players on the original Nintendo Switch 1 may currently hold a competitive advantage over those using the Nintendo Switch 2 in online play. This update arrives as the game continues to maintain a presence across Nintendo hardware generations.Why it mattersThe transition between the Switch 1 and Switch 2 often creates disparities in how legacy titles perform. Maintaining balance in online multiplayer is critical for the competitive i