Mario Kart 8
Technique
01
Open up a gap with
a Rocket Start!
At the start of a race, hold the accelerator button when the countdown reaches “2” to perform a Rocket Start! Get the timing right and you’ll zoom off the start line much faster than usual!
Technique
02
Make good
use of Drift!
Hold the jump button while turning corners to Drift! When the sparks at your tyres get bigger, release the button for a Mini-Turbo boost!
Technique
03
Perform eye-catching Jump Boosts!
Fly off a ramp and press the jump button while soaring through the air to perform a Jump Boost! You’ll enjoy a boost of speed when you hit the ground, which will really help you out!
Technique
04
Slipstream for super-acceleration!
Drive behind a rival kart to reduce wind resistance and enjoy a super acceleration boost! Even the last-placed driver can dream of reaching the front if they make good use of slipstreams.
Technique
05
New ability:
Spin Turbo
Bump into a rival in an antigravity zone to spin your kart around and unleash a Spin Turbo boost! Keep bumping into your rivals and aim for the top!
