10 Worst Power-Ups In Gaming History

What do they do, is it really worth it to grab them and why can’t I drift? We will answer two of these questions but unfortunately, coins do not hold the secret to why you're so s**t at drifting.

In Mario Kart 8 coins can be picked up and used throughout races. Believe it or not they do actually hold a purpose. Each coin used offers a percentage increase of speed, with a maximum stack of ten. They will also give you a small speed boost for every use. You might be thinking, hm, that actually sounds pretty good. Well, don’t get too excited, each coin offers a 1% speed increase.A single percent, for a maximum of ten.

Now factor in that you’re rarely going to get a full stack and that there are many, many items that you would want over a coin and you can see why it's on the list. On top of that, even if you do get your 10%, will it really make a difference? General skill will outweigh that of a 10% speed increase. There are also loads of powerful items in Mario Kart that can turn the tide, be them to boost you forward or bash your opponent. In conclusion, ten coins will never make the difference needed to win.