Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Switch off control assistance (Smart Steering) - how it works

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers several innovations compared to the Wii U version, including certain control aids. We'll show you how to turn it off here.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: switch off smart control

The so-called "smart control" is new in the deluxe version of Mario Kart 8. This tax aid ensures that you do not hit walls and do not fall into gorges.
Your kart or bike guides you past the dangers without your intervention.
However, this driving aid is automatically activated and reduces the level of difficulty, which reduces the fun of playing, especially for old hands of the genre.
The smart controls cannot be turned off in the game's menu or selection screen. To deactivate it, you have to go into a race.
It doesn't matter which mode or cup you choose. As soon as the race starts, press the plus or minus button. You can now switch off the driving aid by pressing the L button or using the touchscreen.

Another tax aid is "auto acceleration". However, this help is not activated from the start.
It ensures that the throttle is automatically applied and can also be switched on or off in the menu during the race (pressing + or -) using the R button or the touchscreen.

In the next article, we will reveal the 3 best tips for Mario Kart 8, which will also bring you benefits in the deluxe version.