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Unable to Find Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Game in Nintendo Switch Bundle
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Steps for when Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is supposed to be included in your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch – OLED Model bundle, but it cannot be found.
Information
When you purchase a 2024 Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch – OLED Model bundle that includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game comes as a full game download, not a download code. Full game downloads are registered to your Nintendo Account when you open the Nintendo eShop.
What to do
To register your full game download to your Nintendo Account, follow these steps:
Set up an internet connection on your Nintendo Switch.
Create a Nintendo Account and link it to your Nintendo Switch, if you haven't already.
Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
Select the Nintendo Account you want to register the game to.
A message will appear indicating that the console includes a product you can register and download.
A pop-up message indicating that the console includes a game to register and download.
A pop-up message indicating that the console includes a game to register and download.
Select Registration to proceed.
A confirmation screen will appear. Select Save to register the game to your Nintendo Account.
The download will begin automatically. You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
Situation not resolved
If the registration message does not appear, you can register the game in your Account Information in the Nintendo eShop:
Open Nintendo eShop.
Select your user icon in the upper-right corner.
Register the game:
On Nintendo Switch 2: select Settings, then scroll down to the "Products Bundled with Console" section and select Download.
On Nintendo Switch: scroll down to the "Products Bundled with Console" section and select Confirm.
If the option to register the game still does not appear, please contact us for additional support.
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To download Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2, either open the eShop and follow the prompt if it's pre-bundled, or enter the scratch-off code found inside the box (often under "Enter Code" in the eShop) to begin the 22GB download, which ties the game to your Nintendo Account.
Method 1: If it's a Digital Bundle (No Code Card)
Connect to Internet: Ensure your Switch 2 is online.
Open eShop: From the HOME Menu, select the orange shopping bag icon for the Nintendo eShop.
Look for Prompt: Sign in with your Nintendo Account, and a banner or prompt should appear offering to download Mario Kart World.
Select Account: Make sure you're signed in with the account you want the game linked to (this can't be easily changed).
Proceed to Download: Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm and start the download.
Method 1: If it's a Digital Bundle (No Code Card)
Connect to Internet: Ensure your Switch 2 is online.
Open eShop: From the HOME Menu, select the orange shopping bag icon for the Nintendo eShop.
Look for Prompt: Sign in with your Nintendo Account, and a banner or prompt should appear offering to download Mario Kart World.
Select Account: Make sure you're signed in with the account you want the game linked to (this can't be easily changed).
Proceed to Download: Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm and start the download.