Released in January 2019, version 1.7.1 is a pivotal "stability update". Its primary fix addressed a severe bug where the game would become completely unresponsive to any input except for the Home button. For PC users, this version is frequently preferred for its "leaner" nature before the more complex DLC waves were added, making it highly stable on a wide range of hardware. PC System Requirements
Emulating this title is primarily CPU-intensive. To achieve a solid 60 FPS, hardware should ideally exceed the original Switch's capabilities significantly. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -v1.7.1 Yuzu Emu for PC- ...
Emulation Performance