Former Nintendo staff Kit and Krysta dive into the buzz around Mario Kart 9 and its potential to drive sales for the upcoming Switch 2. While the excitement is real, they point out a major hurdle: getting current Switch owners to upgrade when Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still a hit, selling over 67 million copies. They note that the original success of Mario Kart 8 caught Nintendo off guard, making Mario Kart 9's launch a tricky prospect. Although the new game promises to be great, it might not sway casual gamers who are content with the current version. As fans eagerly await the sequel, the big question lingers: will Mario Kart 9 be the game that pushes Switch 2 sales, or will players wait for something else?

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