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curl-6 on 04 September 2020

While it's not something I personally would buy, this kind of inventive, outside-the-box idea is part of why I love Nintendo.

I really like its cleverness and the fact it's something I never would have thought of until I saw it.

With the right marketing push, I think this could be a real hit this holiday season and end up under a lot of Christmas trees.

What do you guys think of it?

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IcaroRibeiro on 04 September 2020

Meh



Darwinianevolution on 04 September 2020

Neat, but not for me. The Labo audience will love it, though.



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Alex_The_Hedgehog on 04 September 2020

Very creative, indeed.



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Bofferbrauer2 on 04 September 2020

I find it very interesting and a great use of enhanced reality. But first I want to know the price of an entire kit.



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curl-6 on 04 September 2020
Bofferbrauer2 said:
I find it very interesting and a great use of enhanced reality. But first I want to know the price of an entire kit.

Pretty sure it's $100 USD isn't it? https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/3/21419025/mario-kart-live-home-circuit-nintendo-switch-ar-remote-control

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LivncA_Dis3 on 04 September 2020

kids/ children will like this it might be a hit 4 them!



The_Liquid_Laser on 04 September 2020

It looks cool and I am very interested in getting it.  I want to know more details though.  Seems like there is a lot that could go wrong.  For example, how does it handle carpet?  How does it hold up over time?  I guess I want to see some reviews of the actual product.  But the idea has me very intrigued.  

To me this is more what gaming is really about: finding ways to push the envelope.  Gaming has gotten too stale.  This is not stale.  I like how it's a real kart interacting with the Switch.  The whole idea seems very fun and innovative.



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DarthMetalliCube on 04 September 2020

Interesting idea. I have a feeling my cat will cause some problems though haha



 

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thetonestarr on 04 September 2020

Conceptually, could be fantastic. Especially if it has any in-built tracks that DON'T require AR. Also, 50cc, 100cc, 150cc?

I know my kids would love it. My house is just spacious enough to possibly make it work, depending on the size of the karts - particularly if the karts can smoothly handle transitions from carpet to hard surfaces and back.

At first the price-point seemed high, but then I remembered the cost of a decent RC car + all the extra gate hardware that comes as well. Honestly it doesn't seem unreasonable at that point.

I still don't plan to get it early on, but possibly for my kids' birthdays next year.



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