The HORI Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario turns a single Nintendo Switch Joy-Con into a red steering wheel decorated with Mario, the series mascot and the default first pick on most character screens. HORI sells it under an official Nintendo licence as product NSW-054U. Slot a Joy-Con into the centre, set Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to motion controls, and you steer by turning the rim. The wheel is a passive shell with no electronics of its own, and the Joy-Con is not included in the box.
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The Official Feature List
On its own product page, HORI describes the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario with five short lines: officially licensed by Nintendo; a Mario-themed racing wheel attachment for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con; a wide-diameter wheel; rubber grips for control and comfort; and fast-action shoulder buttons. Nintendo’s US store lists the same features, names Hori as the manufacturer and adds that the Joy-Con controller is not included. Neither page gives measurements, weight or material, so treat any such figures you see elsewhere with caution. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario is sold as the wheel alone, in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe branded packaging that also works well as a gift box.
Red for Player One
In most homes the Mario wheel ends up with whoever holds the first controller, and red is easy to spot on a crowded sofa or a table full of accessories. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario suits children who always choose Mario, the main player in the family who wants the wheel that matches the box art, and anyone buying a single wheel as a present for a Mario fan. Red rubber and plastic show dust less than white, though they can show scuffs after months of rough handling; wiping the rim with a slightly damp cloth keeps it looking new.
Setting Up the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario
Setup takes a few seconds. Detach a Joy-Con from the console, press it into the slot at the centre of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario until it sits firmly, and enable motion steering in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe options. The Joy-Con’s gyroscope then reads how far you turn the wheel. There is nothing to charge or pair beyond the Joy-Con itself, which keeps its usual wireless connection to the console. The shoulder buttons on the rim press the small SL and SR buttons on the rail of the Joy-Con, so accelerating, drifting and using items are easier with the controller held sideways.
Which Switch Models It Fits
HORI lists the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario as an attachment for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. It therefore suits the original Switch and Switch OLED, where the Joy-Con slide off the console, and the Switch Lite only when you add a separate pair of Joy-Con, since the Lite’s controls are fixed. HORI does not list it for the Joy-Con 2 controllers of the Nintendo Switch 2; for that console it sells a separate Racing Wheel Attachment Set for Nintendo Switch 2 (Mario). Beyond Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it works with any racing game that accepts motion steering from a single Joy-Con.
Mario Plus Luigi for Two Players
Because each wheel holds one Joy-Con, one standard pair of Joy-Con fills two wheels. The most common combination is the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario with HORI’s green Luigi wheel, giving two players instantly recognisable controllers for split-screen races. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports up to four players on one console, so more Joy-Con and wheels can extend the set to a full four-way race for family visits and weekend tournaments.
Who This Is Not For
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario is not for players chasing the fastest lap times, since stick steering is more precise than tilting a wheel. It has no force feedback, no pedals and no electronics, and without a Joy-Con, which is sold separately, it does nothing. HORI does not list support for Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2, Switch Lite owners need an extra pair of Joy-Con, and games without motion steering ignore the wheel.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Gaming Steering range, or see the official HORI Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel (Mario) page.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario Specifications
- Brand: HORI (officially licensed by Nintendo)
- Product: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel (Mario) for Nintendo Switch
- Product code: NSW-054U
- Design: Mario-themed, red
- Wheel: Wide diameter, full-sized attachment
- Grips: Rubber grips
- Buttons: Fast-action shoulder buttons
- Works with: One Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (not included)
- Power and connection: None; steering uses the Joy-Con’s motion sensors
- Nintendo Switch 2 / Joy-Con 2: Not listed by HORI; separate Switch 2 attachment set available from HORI
- Dimensions and weight: Not published by HORI or Nintendo
- In the box: Racing wheel attachment only
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario FAQ
Does the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario come with a Joy-Con?
No. Nintendo’s store and HORI both state that the Joy-Con is not included.
Is the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Mario made by Nintendo?
No. It is made by HORI and officially licensed by Nintendo.
Can two people race with one pair of Joy-Con?
Yes. Each wheel holds one Joy-Con, so a pair can fill the Mario wheel and a second wheel such as the Luigi model.
Will it fit Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2?
No, HORI does not list Joy-Con 2 support; it sells a separate Switch 2 attachment set.
Does it need charging?
No. The wheel has no battery; only the Joy-Con needs charging.
Is it genuine?
Yes. This is the genuine HORI NSW-054U wheel, new in its retail box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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