Hori Announces Mario Kart Racing Wheels for Switch 2
The DX model's Winning Mode and linearity adjustment are unusual features for a licensed racing wheel, suggesting Hori is targeting casual players who want easier control rather than pure simulation.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
Hori announced two officially licensed Mario Kart steering controllers for Nintendo Switch 2: a standard model and a DX model. The standard wheel is 22 cm with 180-degree rotation and foot pedals, priced at 9,980 yen. The DX wheel is 28 cm with 270-degree rotation, rubber grips, paddle shifters, and unique features like Winning Mode and linearity adjustment, priced at 15,980 yen. Both are wired only, release June 30, 2026.
The standard model has a 22 cm wheel with 180-degree rotation, foot pedals, item buttons, button assignment, a C Button for Switch 2 game chat, and a Button Hold Function for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The DX model upgrades to a 28 cm wheel with 270-degree rotation, rubber grips, and paddle shifters. Its exclusive features include a Dead Zone Adjustment Function near the steering center, a Winning Mode that reduces the rotation angle to 180 degrees for minimal movement, and a 7-level Linearity Adjustment Function for easier straight-line driving and turning. The DX also offers clamp or suction cup fixation. Both controllers are wired only and lack gyro sensors, accelerometers, HD Rumble 2, NFC, and amiibo support. The standard model costs 9,980 yen, the DX costs 15,980 yen, and both release June 30, 2026.
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