The HORI Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi is a green, Luigi-themed steering wheel that you clip a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con into, so you can steer in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe by turning a wheel instead of tilting a small controller. HORI, the Japanese accessory maker, sells it under an official Nintendo licence with the product code NSW-055U. It is a plastic attachment, not an electronic controller: the Joy-Con you insert does all the sensing, and the Joy-Con itself is sold separately.
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What HORI Actually Lists
HORI’s official page for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi keeps the description short. It lists five points: officially licensed by Nintendo; a Luigi-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. HORI calls it a full-sized racing wheel attachment that gives more realistic control and better grip, and says plainly that the Joy-Con is sold separately. HORI does not publish the dimensions, weight or plastic type, so those figures are not given here. What you get with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi is the wheel shell in Luigi green, with the character artwork, in its retail packaging.
How Steering Works With the Luigi Wheel
There are no batteries, cables or pairing steps on the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi. You detach a Joy-Con from the console, slide it into the slot in the centre of the wheel and switch the game to motion steering. From then on the Joy-Con’s built-in motion sensors read the angle of the wheel, so turning it left or right steers the kart. The wide rim of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi simply gives your hands more to hold than a bare Joy-Con turned sideways, and the shoulder buttons sit where your fingers rest so that the small SL and SR buttons on the side of the Joy-Con become easier to press.
Why Pick Luigi Green
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi exists because Mario Kart nights at home usually mean two or more wheels in the room, and colour is the quickest way to tell them apart. Luigi green is the natural choice for the second player, for a younger brother or sister who always ends up as Luigi in the character select screen, or for anyone who simply prefers the taller Mario brother. Green also stands out clearly against the red Mario wheel that HORI sells as a pair to this one, so no one grabs the wrong wheel between races. Handled often, a green rim hides fingerprints reasonably well; a cloth with a little water is enough to clean the rubber grips after a long session.
Compatibility With Your Switch
HORI describes the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi as an attachment for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. That covers the original Switch and the Switch OLED, whose Joy-Con detach from the console, and a Switch Lite only if you own a separate pair of Joy-Con, because the Lite’s controls are built in. HORI does not list compatibility with the larger Joy-Con 2 controllers of the Nintendo Switch 2; for that console HORI sells a separate Racing Wheel Attachment Set for Nintendo Switch 2. Any racing game that supports motion steering with a single Joy-Con can be played with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi, though it is designed around Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Building a Family Racing Set
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports up to four players on one screen, and the wheel only needs one Joy-Con, so a single pair of Joy-Con can feed two wheels at once. Many families pair the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi with the Mario wheel for two players, then add more Joy-Con and wheels for a full four-player race. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi is light enough for children to hold through several Grand Prix cups, and because there is nothing to charge or pair, it is ready the moment the Joy-Con is inserted.
Who This Is Not For
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi does not suit competitive players, who usually steer with the stick because it is more precise than motion controls. It adds no force feedback, pedals or extra electronics, and it does nothing without a Joy-Con, which is not included. HORI does not list it for Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2, and a Switch Lite owner needs a separate pair of Joy-Con. Racing games without motion steering will not respond to turning the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. It reaches any emirate within 3 business days at most, with free delivery 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 (Luigi) page.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi Specifications
- Brand: HORI (officially licensed by Nintendo)
- Product: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel (Luigi) for Nintendo Switch
- Product code: NSW-055U
- Design: Luigi-themed, green
- Wheel: Wide diameter, full-sized attachment
- Grips: Rubber grips
- Buttons: Fast-action shoulder buttons
- Works with: One Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (sold separately)
- Power and connection: None; steering uses the Joy-Con’s motion sensors
- Nintendo Switch 2 / Joy-Con 2: Not listed by HORI; HORI sells a separate Switch 2 attachment set
- Dimensions and weight: Not published by HORI
- In the box: Racing wheel attachment only (no Joy-Con, no game)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi FAQ
Is a Joy-Con included with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi?
No. HORI states that the Joy-Con is sold separately.
Does the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi need batteries or charging?
No. It is a plastic attachment; the Joy-Con inside provides the motion sensing.
Does it work with Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2?
No, HORI does not list Joy-Con 2 support; it sells a separate Racing Wheel Attachment Set for Nintendo Switch 2.
Can I use it with a Switch Lite?
Yes, only with a separate pair of Joy-Con, since the Switch Lite controls cannot be detached.
Is the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Racing Wheel Luigi officially licensed?
Yes. HORI lists the wheel as officially licensed by Nintendo.
Is it genuine?
Yes. This is the genuine HORI NSW-055U wheel, new in its retail box.
How long does delivery take?
3 business days at most across the UAE. Orders from AED 300 ship free, and the checkout page shows any current fee for your order.
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