The Mario Kart game that you've never played

[@SonicTheCutehog]

If one course from the Arcade games somehow makes it into the Booster Course Pass, I hope it would be Namco Circuit

[@jockson7574]

I want PAC man and don chan as characters

[@sinteleon]

Yes, but personally still hoping for a Crusin' Blast crossover. :V

[@bubbles46853-ep9if]

Isn't that the one with the awesome Rally-X remix? Wait, no, it's the other one.

[@mattwo7]

@@jockson7574 I want Mametchi and Agumon myself. (That's a lie, I actually want Gabumon, Veemon or Gaomon instead of Agumon but I am being realistic here)

[@jockson7574]

@@mattwo7 ok so?

[@UltimaShadowX]

I have played on these cabinets before but had NO IDEA they were essentially running on modified GameCube hardware, that is so cool!

[@Aaronitmar]

It's honestly insane Nintendo was as cool as they were with the idea LMAO

[@LandonEmma]

Bro, everyone knew that...

[@omegaguzzlord2696]

@@Aaronitmar i really want gp dx to be on the switch so we won't have to keep using coins and it will autosave for you

[@angelganon8213]

​@LandonEmma I never knew any of this until today. I didn't know there was a mario kart arcade until my junior year in high-school when I went out of town because my city didn't have anything like this in our arcade

[@omegaguzzlord2696]

@@angelganon8213 yeah i really want to play it but i would to spend some quarters which is why i want it on switch so we won't have to spend any quarters and it will always autosave

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Mario Kart Arcade GP is actually pretty good and is very underrated!

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

I agree!

[@Firey1235]

🤙

[@becdoesyoutube]

I love all three versions of Mario Kart Arcade GP.

[@TheChompChamp7650]

Pac-Man

[@sabrinasultan4142]

I wanted to play it

[@Sjono]

Mario and Pac-Man are among the earliest gaming icons Of course they look well next to each other

[@Jujan04]

This is actually the first Mario Kart game I played. At the time, I thought it was a like a knock-off lol (I was a pac-main)

[@cchocolacola]

BUZZ FROM BRAWL STARS REAL111!111!1!?//??//

[@AverageEggmonEnthusiast]

I played as lil Drum dog!!! I recognized him but I don’t think I’ve ever played his game.

[@V1KZTI]

Off topic but Buzz brawl stars!!!

[@nathanjackson9560]

@@AverageEggmonEnthusiast Me too

[@Abraham_Torres]

I wish they included these courses, characters, karts, items and mechanics in MK8DX.

[@johdoeluvsyou]

exactly! it would get a ton more people back into the game imo.

[@TheDancingMudkip]

Ask about it on the nintendo support line on their website. I did it and they said it would be passed along

[@Oddo22]

​@@TheDancingMudkipbut it isn't going to go anywhere. They just say that to make you feel happy

[@TXFDA]

Well, I dunno how up you are for modding your Switch or if it's already modded. But there's track replacement mods for MK8DX. I just grabbed one that replaced the original 48 tracks with custom tracks and fan-ports from other MK games. It has a couple of the Arcade tracks. And soon, ish, the mod "CTGP Deluxe" is gonna come out for it that adds even more and does way more stuff Or if you don't mind playing an older MK, there's the mod "Mario Kart Wii Deluxe" that legit has around 800+ tracks, including everything from SNES up to Wii, tons of the Arcade tracks, tracks from other kart racers, and a ton of fully custom tracks. Mario Kart 7 on the 3DS also has a version of CTGP.

[@nintendoisfrom1889]

The thing for me is *Mario Kart GP is actually the only Mario Kart game I played...* but damn finally some recognition for this gem

[@kitestar]

DX has a more ambitious Japanese version rather than the version you’ve probably seen at Dave and busters and malls. You can race against player “ghosts” to take over Japan, which also let you save data to a data card

[@jahjoeka]

I never been to Daves and Busters because i don't have a gf

[@heardofrvb]

That mode is also in even the US version of Maximum Tune 5DX+

[@kitestar]

@@heardofrvb hm, clearly bando namcai liked the mode enough to put it somewhere over here

[@AbsnormalCoolest]

TAKE OVER JAPAN

[@RyneMcKinney]

@@jahjoeka that's a dumb excuse. I'm going there for my 20th birthday soon

[@NinjaMario02]

I remembered seeing this arcade cabinet at my local bowling alley from 2005 until about 2009 when it got replaced by Nicktoons Nitro. To date, I find it bizarre to see Pac-Man make an appearance in a Mario Kart game.

[@cartertheskyline697]

20:49 As an SEA WMMT player myself, the "Banana" Passport [BanaPassport] is used for our save progress in WMMT6RR *WMMT6RR+ later this April* (Japan/SEA only) since the game has a ridiculous 100 chapters in story mode, (Story Mode is required for you to tune up your car to max power) so that card is also necessary for MKGPDX too, if you want to keep your TA records in a certain course. *If it the JP version only.*

[@g1d3on_j98]

ive played this a few times in my life, its pretty fun and the unique items in the game help to make it fresh, not to mention playable don-chan and pacman

[@internetuser736]

Been wishing for arcade/arcade gp content in 8 deluxe. Love to see more recognition

[@lordlank2099]

I love the mario kart arcade games. If they made a home port of it, i would lose my mind

[@crimsonstormsurge]

Honestly the arcade games r amazing and I always wished they’d release them on consoles

[@crazynaut223]

If they came out on consoles then I think that’d just make the lack of content and overly basic track layouts stick out a lot more

[@Liggliluff]

@@crazynaut223 Sell it for cheap then

[@maxenswlfr1877]

@@crazynaut223 They could be DLC tracks for console MK games. Some have already been added via mods and it feels good

[@andrew8168]

They could always do a lot more with MK than they currently do.

[@alexenochss]

Gp and gp2 can be played on a modded wii also with pc emulation

[@AngelJD]

I saw this game at one of the Disney Resorts small arcade area. It caught my eye but didn't have a long time to play as I was mostly just getting a drink at the nearby quick food before heading out to the parks. Seeing Pacman as part of the cast was wild.

[@TKG785]

It's bizarre how this is the only Mario Kart (thus far) to think to include something big related to Wario's adventures. Seriously, a Mario Kart that takes advantage of the "larger" Mario universe would be great.

[@pacbabysmilk]

They basically reimagined Mario Kart Arcade GP's concept into Mario Kart Tour

[@BLamb]

0:07 Mario Kart Tour ain’t even bad. LOL. Definitely better since launch.

[@thegeckoisgaming]

Title: “you’ve never played” 0:29 “you might’ve even played it”

[@Zach-bo8bz]

Mario and Pac-Man not being out of place together is true and it makes sense because they were both arcade games when they were first created PAC-Man got his own arcade game and Mario was featured in Arcade Donkey Kong. So those two are nostalgic for the series.

[@TXFDA]

Something to note: Most, if not ALL of the tracks from the arcade games, have been fan-ported to other Mario Kart games via modding. Even over in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on my Switch, I have a mod that replaced all the original 48 tracks with custom tracks and fan ports, and it has a couple tracks from the arcade game, like that Asian themed one, and the Taiko track. Mario Kart Wii has a bunch of mods. "Mario Kart Wii Deluxe" is one of the HUGE ones with legitimately like, 800 tracks. Pretty much every track from Super Mario Kart up to Mario Kart Wii. Along with a bunch of Arcade track ports, ports from other kart racers, and a lot of fully custom tracks. CTGP is another popular mod that exists I think for MKWii, but also Mario Kart 7 on 3DS, and soon for 8 Deluxe on Switch. Mods are amazing for someone like myself who actually missed out on most Nintendo consoles between the N64 and Switch, thus missing a bunch of Mario Kart games. Right now, the mod on my Switch is great, I'm loving playing some of these older tracks it adds. But I can't wait for CTGP. Most mods can't add new tracks without replacing some, but CTGP seems to have been able to mod the actual list, so hopefully it has ALL the tracks.

[@Brob2nd]

you forgot CTGP Nitro, i wonder why people always forget that one

[@selfboredom3025]

I've played the DX version of GP at my local arcade and it's super fun to play!

[@mailman019]

Oh yes I did play these games. They were something I would always look forward to at my local Dave and Busters alongside Daytona USA and Guitar Hero arcade lol

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

I've always preferred the Mario Kart Arcade GP games over the mainline entries, so seeing more people talk about it is always a treat in my book!

[@silentclaw6439]

Wow

[@silentclaw6439]

Said no one ever,

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

@@silentclaw6439Jokes on you, I ain’t lying when I said I prefer the GP games.

[@BellHillMayor]

I want an Remake called Mario Kart Arcade GP Ultimate with everytrack added from GP1,2 and DX, Plus Klonoa as an new racer :)

[@FringSpield87]

Looks like one of Demeech’s lackeys found their way here

[@Ragnarok30SP]

No, I've played this franchise, was my favorite game to play whenever I went to Chuck.E.Cheese

[@nintendoisfrom1889]

Ayyy same man

[@Ragnarok30SP]

@@nintendoisfrom1889 sick

[@KremBotop]

There was a cabinet of the first GP in a local mall and played the crap out of it during my teens.

[@partyfoxdavy]

Played it at a Dave & Busters, really fun, but I wonder and hope they either add Kirby (most of all), or pacman for last non Mario character for MK8D

[@Jeffro104]

The fact that Mario Kart GP DX characters have skins instead of taking up extra slots like in Mario Kart 8 DX is INSANE to me. Why does this have that but not one of the mainline games?!

[@Zach-bo8bz]

Aw, I like Mario Kart Tour. Though I never played it I love it cause you get to travel the world and they have some cool titles for the courses. So I love it. ❤💗

[@BanoraRuins]

i play this every time i see it in an arcade. this game is SO good.

[@LostSoulSilver]

For the next Mario Kart game, I want Link, Pacman, Sonic, Captain Falcon, and Rob

[@SalivatingSteve]

Honorable mention: the new ride Mario Kart Bowsers Challenge at Universal Studios Hollywood uses AR glasses, but has a button to press to throw shells instead of tiring hand flailing 😅

[@tootiethepawpatrolpup]

I have played the Game mariokart arcade GP 9 at Kingswood last week!

[@afridaynightfunkinfan777]

Mario Kart GP Arcade was the first official mario game me i played in my entire life

[@ketchupdragon73x]

Same here. It introduced me to Super Mario.

[@xtruejudgementx5017]

i have played it only once in my life and it was at disney world, the item button was broken and so i just had to stare at a basin stuck in my item slot while on bowsers castle

[@svenbtb]

Video Title: Mario Kart Game you've never played! Comments: Oh yeah I love this game

[@dillongeorge5866]

I wish GP DX went all out with the Namco guests. Like, PAC-Man and Don-chan are great, but imagine instead of adding characters like Baby Mario and Baby Peach, they added other guests like Dig Dug, Lloyd from Tales, Klonoa, or even someone from Tekken, that’d be hilarious 😂

[@ketchupdragon73x]

I agree. They also could have included Robo Mario instead of having Metal Mario too.

[@dillongeorge5866]

@@ketchupdragon73x call back to GP2 👍🏻

[@SaddieMoon]

I wish these tracks were added into the Booster Course.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I’ve never played the Arcade GP games but I’d definitely love to give it a try, it looks awesome

[@mario-mario822]

10:06 minus the drift. So good. I got drift after beating Mario Odyssey and making link walk off a cliff after play botw for only 3 hrs. Bs. The virtual boy has more quality assurance.

[@ZW_Zacattack99]

I can only hope all 3 games get some love in a hypothetical “Booster Course Pass Vol. 2” with PAC-MAN, Mametchi, Don-Chan and Blinky (maybe PAC-MOM as a Ms. PAC-MAN subsitute) as playable characters It can work considering how Tour courses use the same design philosophy as these games, and Bandai Namco ALSO developing Mario Kart 8, 8 Deluxe, and Tour as a support studio.

[@jockson7574]

Wait they helped make 8, 8 deluxe, and tour?

[@ZW_Zacattack99]

@@jockson7574yep, They worked primarily on Asset development, and in Mario Kart Tour, about half of the challenges. It’s likely they’ve been the ones backporting those Tour assets to 8 Deluxe. (Stated on the website for Bandai Namco Studios)

[@jockson7574]

@@ZW_Zacattack99wow and Nintendo didn’t pay them back by adding the arcade content on there? Wow fuck Nintendo. And also fuck Bandai Namco for not having any Sega representation since 2005

[@kbhasi]

Aaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!! That game was my very first Mario Kart experience! I still remember that I played it at a resort arcade. I had never played any Mario Kart game prior to that, and that was years before I ended up being able to get my own DSi and a copy of Mario Kart DS. I completely forgot about the camera feature! I do now remember taking a photo of my 10 year old self. (8:20) I'm certain the one I played didnt have the card stuff. Also, I didn't think there was a sequel, as the arcade I played it at had the first one, but your explanation helped me understand that the operators likely didn't think it was worth to get them in or upgrade their existing cabinets.

[@Rivr_Shen]

They had one of these at the chuck e cheese where i lived as a kid. Pretty fun :)

[@superagaming_064]

Nintendo confirmed that Dr Mario is officially the 3rd Mario brother and not Mario’s alternate identity like everyone tought before

[@noemialvarado4651]

I remember this game was in an arcade that had a lot of games in it (like 200 ig). I wanted to play it once but the owners replaced the arcade with another a year ago 😢. It also had Mario Strikers (ik this cuz I watched two kids playing it).

[@Mr.Freeze420]

Ok the arcade game is actually really good the DX one. We have them in our arcades in England and are so fun to play.

[@BellHillMayor]

I've wished Nintendo and Bamco would remake the Mario Kart Arcade games for switch or for the next Nintendo Console titled "Mario Kart Arcade GP Ultimate" were it contains all the tracks from GP1, 2 and DX. And new cups like Ridge Racer Cup, Klonoa Cup, Rally-X Cup and Galaga Cup That would be amazing! Plus I want Klonoa, Pinky, Inky, Clyde, Mappy, Rally-X Driver and Reiko Nagase as new drivers :)

[@hawkseyy]

Finally…. a “you haven’t played this” video but i’ve actually played the game 💀

[@LandonEmma]

For someone who takes all of the tokens around the arcade this is my favorite arcade game that I play for hours at my local arcade even in the modern year, I played it this month actualy!

[@LandonEmma]

Did you know Daisy isn't playable? Yeah, I know, you can only see her in the award ceremony.

[@Krshna28]

Just to be able to play Mario Kart on a arcade cabinet with a racing wheel makes it worth it. It's a shame the arcade scene outside of Japan is so poor.

[@LeVraiNyxo]

I've actually played it back in 2015, it was really fun game and very underrated. I'ma glad it's available with a emulator

[@gab2022-bichosbichos]

It would be cool if arcade gp/gpdx tracks were in tour

[@PhilipMarcYT]

Tour is such a crappy "game." 😑

[@gab2022-bichosbichos]

@@PhilipMarcYT no

[@rainlion10]

@@PhilipMarcYT Nice joke No it isn't

[@Brob2nd]

​@@PhilipMarcYTno, it's not a crappy game

[@hawk10101982]

This is a great game. Loved playing it in arcades. Also why the hate on tour? It’s probably my fav game in the series just due to being able to always pickup and play plus the amount of courses is insane. I also really like the point system instead of just win races. I’ve played every mk at launch and outside of 64, got boring after awhile once you do everything outside of a random night with friends. Your at least changes the track lineup every two weeks. Feel like shitting on the game is just the “cool” thing to do.

[@17nji]

honestly i think the games just in a poor state because of what it used to be. its a lot more f2p friendly now and a lot of fun but theyre missing a few things. the control scheme is kinda uncomfortable and the fact multiplayer races are only 2 laps also kind of annoy me. aside from those minor things i also love mario kart tour, but people being people will join the hate against the game for its outdated reputation. also multiplayer races get stale with the limited number of tracks but thats more of a resource intelligent move by nintendo making both the game size smaller and keeping things guaranteed fresh after 2 weeks

[@franciscop.garcia9931]

The funny thing is that I was playing Mario kart GP DX around the time this video was release

[@mattwo7]

8:18 Ah yes, the modern arcade Save Card. Gauntlet Legends' password system was revolutionary (even if it was carried over from the NES port of the first game) but it never did quite catch on like the IC cards.

[@HellishKidOfficial]

I used to play arcade GP Deluxe a lot. Bandai did a good job.

[@desternamer]

Yea namcai and Bando did a great job

[@jaystapes3086]

growing up i would play these games all the time in arcades, then i grew up and couldn't find them anywhere until i went to this place in Michigan called "dave and busters" and they have these there so i could play them as an adult. it was a blast from the past.

[@Johnny300-]

5:16 damn look at how Yoshi swings that saber.

[@ghost_rick_the_ghostian]

i live in the Netherlands and in the city were my work is is a arcade that have mario kart gp 2 and i stil play it when i have time to go there

[@MM-lv7iy]

I played the OG MK GP as a kid in my local movie theater. This video gave that nice nostalgic nudge… ah…

[@chrispork1443]

I unlocked all the F-ZERO AX content in F-ZERO GX without playing the arcade game.

[@SonicHaXD]

The songs in these games are BANGERS XD

[@newtzrcool]

I am so glad to hear people talk about Arcade games. GPDX is my favorite.

[@x5ilco]

i love being in the golden age of gaming, mario kart DD, DS, 7, and 8. i tried wii but i didnt have proper brain functions as a child to use motion controls, and never knew a nunchuk could be used

[@BoomboxOBG]

I actually did play this arcade game because it was included at a dentists building once, but now it’s removed and replaced with a new low budget racing game.

[@ShockTheMC1]

I’ve actually played them all. All main ones. From SMK, MK64, MKSC, MKDD, MKDS, MKWii, MK7, MK8, MK8DX, and MKT. I don’t count Mario Kart Live Home Circuit as a mainline Mariokart game. And I’ve only played one of the arcade Mario karts.

[@noviranger88]

This was my childhood. I played it EVERY TIME I went to the arcade. Was how my best friend and I bonded at first in 2009.

[@LandonEmma]

I've noticed that at most arcades they have the camera turned off for some reason.

[@nitimekitsune]

I loved seeing these, whenever I went to an arcade, I PRAYED that these were there!!!

[@aidanlyons25]

I actually played GP before. I did in an arcade on a cruise. By December it will be 10 years since then.

[@Probe15]

I played Mario kart arcade GP deluxe a year ago

[@SkillzNGameplay]

Just got this on my Steamdeck, all dlc and everything unlocked, it’s quite overwhelming how many weapons are in this game it’s insane, English patched aswell 👌🏼

[@ArshadZahid_nohandleideas]

I played Arcade GP DX once at some Cineplex theatre in a mall, it was neat, wish I got more out of it, possibly come across it again

[@Moonboy65]

i do love the music for Arcade GP2 (mostly because those songs are extended from the first Arcade GP); you have Mario Beach/Mario Highway, Rainbow Coaster/Rainbow Downhill and the new addition Yoshi Park, all of which are bangers. The Challenge Mode music is pretty great too.

[@AdriaticTokoru]

21:00 Yeah, and to get a Bana Passport we can only get it from Maximum Tune

[@Jabooduable]

9:18 The home console versions do have it to where you can play the track backwards. Its called mirror mode. Its been in the game since the 64.

[@zigslotheon]

Saw the thumbnail and thought I was watching a Sophist video.

[@Albert.2011]

I actually played it once on a trip to London, i played with my brother and i won

[@domingolaraespinoza6106]

"ha loosers didnt make it" got me rolling on the floor 💀

[@AceAureus]

I had so much fun with the arcade games as a kid lol

[@TheRealHedgehogSonic]

If you ask me, 2 and DX should've swapped names.

[@its-so-ouverture]

I played GP DX, and my main in that one is Don-chan

[@thederpyafro194]

Still can’t believe I got to play this for myself on a boat if all things. I count my blessings each time I remember.

[@angrymobsters1599]

Play these all the time on my my homebrew wii. Such great games, brings me back playing these 10 or so years ago

[@ブライアン-u6o]

21:23 It obviously doesn't look like a banana because it isn't...? It's actually BanaPassport? like BandaiNamcoPassport...?

[@michaellevin2861]

Fun fact! If you have a Nintendo Wii with Custom Firmware and the application Nintendont to run GameCube games off storage, it is quite possible to play Mario Kart Arcade GP on your system! And the same goes for F-Zero AX, too! Legally acquiring the dumps is up to you, but they are out there.

[@UncleExplosion]

lmao I searched your exact video title to see if someone made a video about these arcade games, and I'm glad you did.

[@AvatarM685]

“The Mario kart game you never played” & it’s one of the most popular games you’ll see at an arcade.

[@LandonEmma]

Never had played is a understatement everyone has played this.

[@misterzygarde6431]

I really want Nintendo and Namco to bring the arcade games to Switch or at least put a track in a console Mario Kart and/or referencing it in Smash

[@donutsarecute5209]

To be honest i'm quite suprised most people don't know that this version exists. As a person without a Nintendo console, this is the only way I can play Mario Kart games legitimately without a console.

[@Poochyman123]

Ive played every mario kart except for vr. I NEED TO PLAY THE VR!

[@prodkowalski]

I never knew this game had sequels, I remember racing as Pac-Man in the arcade when I was literally 5

[@andersanscomic5291]

It's interesting that I had played all of these mario kart games besides the vr game. Some places still have the 1st and second versions of the arcade games without the cards

[@DigiPen92]

15:45 @Aaronitmar Actually, the redesign of Pac-Man didn't start from Ghostly Adventures, it was started from Pac-Man Party.

[@ACYosh]

20:50 Wanna comment a bit about this card, it's also compatible with a majority of SEGA and Konami cabinets. Your data are stored on their clouds, and this card is basically your UID+password for all the cabinets it's supported on. Also may be missing the joke but there's only ONE "Na" there. Definitely inedible.

[@TheMarioManiac]

I’m probably in the minority who don’t mind the announcer in gp2. Emulating both gp and gp2 was definitely worth it.

[@snacksallthetime7433]

I remember playing the SEQUEL of the arcade version as a kid. Even though I haven't heard of the characters in my naive time, I would main Mametchi! Mario Kart DS would forever be my number one, though. It was the one game that lured me into the entire Mario series as a whole!!

[@apezcal432]

I played the second game and I agree steering was a bit of a pain and that announcer was ruthless for me constantly telling me i was being passed and was in dead last.