The fact that the Nintendo Switch January presentation is mere hours away isn't stopping new rumors on the console and its games. A few hours ago, insider Emily Rogers talked about the Mario Kart 8 Switch port and on another rumored port which, apparently, is not a port at all.
Answering a question regarding the Nintendo Switch upcoming games, Emily Rogers revealed on Twitter that one of the previously rumored Wii U ports is not actually a port. With the Switch apparently getting Super Smash Bros., Splatoon and Super Mario Maker ports, it could be any of the three.
No...one of the previously rumored Wii U ports for Switch is not a port. Mario Kart is a port though. https://t.co/RdOiE94V7U
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) January 12, 2017
What Emily Rogers can confirm is that the Mario Kart game featured in the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer is indeed a port of Mario Kart 8. Like hinted by the possible cover art, Mario Kart 8 Switch will feature plenty of additional tracks, at least 16 new ones.
At least 16 new tracks for MK8 port. There might be more but I'm not sure. https://t.co/C0uDWic0E6
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) January 12, 2017
Among the many things that we will finally learn later today is the Nintendo Switch final price. Retailers in North America are tentatively pricing the console between $200 and $299.99, so there's the chance that different editions and bundles will be available at launch.
The Nintendo Switch will launch on a yet to be confirmed March date in all regions. With the Nintendo Switch presentation coming in a few hours, it won't take long to finally learn all there is to know about it and its launch titles, so stay tuned for all the latest news.