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Super Mario Kart

by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · published by Nintendo

Released August 27, 1992 on Wii U, Wii, and SNES.

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About Super Mario Kart

Super Mario Kart is a racing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the first game of the Mario Kart series, as well as the game that sets precedents to the fictional kart racing genre. Part of this game is heavily based on Super Mario World in terms of graphics and overall theme. Using Mode 7 scaling, the first true kart game on the SNES has you collecting coins to boost your speed while using shells and bananas to stop others on the track.

Release dates by platform

SNESBRAugust 30, 1993 · Out now
SNESNAMay 20, 1996 · Out now
SNESEU1996
WiiJPJune 9, 2009 · Out now
WiiNANovember 23, 2009 · Out now
WiiEUApril 2, 2010 · Out now
WiiAUApril 2, 2010 · Out now
Wii UJPJune 19, 2013 · Out now
Wii UEUMarch 27, 2014 · Out now
Wii UAUMarch 28, 2014 · Out now
Wii UNAAugust 6, 2014 · Out now
SNESKRTBA

Reviews & players

Player score82459 ratings on IGDB

Super Mario Kart FAQ

When did Super Mario Kart come out?

Super Mario Kart was released on August 27, 1992 for Wii U, Wii, and SNES.

Is Super Mario Kart on PlayStation 5?

No. Super Mario Kart has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and SNES.

Is Super Mario Kart on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Super Mario Kart has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and SNES.

Is Super Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Super Mario Kart has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and SNES.

Is Super Mario Kart on PC?

No. Super Mario Kart has not been announced for PC. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and SNES.

Who is making Super Mario Kart?

Super Mario Kart is developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Nintendo, Gradiente, Playtronic, and Hyundai.

Is Super Mario Kart multiplayer?

Yes. Super Mario Kart supports single player, multiplayer, and split screen.

Mario Kart series

21 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Super Mario Kart1992
  2. Mario Kart 641996
  3. Mario Kart: Super Circuit2001
  4. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!2003
  5. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Matching Game2003
  6. Scene of the Crime2003
  7. Mario Kart Arcade GP2005
  8. Mario Kart DS2005
  9. Mario Kart Wii2008
  10. Mario Kart Wii Item-matching Game2008
  11. Mario Kart 72011
  12. Mario Kart Arcade GP DX2013
  13. Mario Kart 82014
  14. Mario Kart 8: Limited Edition2014
  15. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe2017
  16. Mario Kart Tour2019
  17. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit2020
  18. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Luigi Version2020
  19. Mario Kart World2025
  20. Mario MotorsTBA
  21. VB Mario KartTBA

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