Product Description

It's time to race...with no wires attached! The acclaimed Mario Kart series has gone wireless, letting you race and battle locally with up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether everyone has a Game Card. Plus, play with up to three people around the world with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection! An all-star cast that includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser and Toad rounds out a truly all-star lineup of more than 30 courses including new DS-exclusive creations and classics drawn from every Mario Kart game.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• Model: 73590
• Released on: 2005-11-25
• Rating: To Be Announced
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Nintendo DS
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .22 pounds

Manufacturer's Description:
Mario Kart DS will drive players new and old to distraction as they race their way around a selection of tracks, including all-new extravaganzas and time-honoured classics from previous versions of the games. What's more Mario Kart DS will be the first Nintendo DS title to offer gamers online play allowing you to race anyone, anywhere, anytime for free.

Want to show off your skills? Then get excited as Mario Kart DS features both online and wireless multiplayer modes. By using the Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play feature, up to 8 players can link up with just one game card. Alternatively you can battle it out online with three other players either in the comfort of your own home using your existing Wi-Fi broadband; or in the High Street either at Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Access Points in store or at Nintendo Wi-Fi connection enabled public Wi-Fi hotspots. Never before has it been so easy to pick up a games console and challenge friends from all over the world for free.

Nintendo's unique new Friend Roster enables players to play online with their friends, all you need to do is set up a Friend Code by swapping a number with your friend, they will then be added to your Friend Roster and you can select to play with them online anytime, anywhere. Alternatively you can play with someone of a similar skill level. This is done seamlessly via Nintendo's servers through the use of a skill mapping system to ensure the environment is open to users of all ages and skill levels.

The Nintendo DS's double screens are put to perfect use in Mario Kart DS, moving certain features, such as the map onto the bottom screen, clearing the top solely for the fast paced action. Mario Kart DS also allows players to see what weapons their opponents have, thanks to a small symbol next to their faces on the lower screen. For the first time ever you will know what item to hang onto and what tricks your opponents have up their sleeves.

Following in the Mario Kart tradition, players must pick up items along the track such as power-ups which they can use to boost their own powers, mushrooms for a speed boost, a star to become invulnerable or shells, bombs and bananas to attack their opponents. Players can use these items to knock their opponents off the track and out of their way. These power ups can dramatically change the outcome of a race, so mastering these can give you the vital edge over your opponents.

Customer Reviews

Fun, fun, fun!!!
I bought this game a few days ago and I must say, it is really good. I remember playing Mario Kart with my school mates on the SNES back in the Nineties and this version is just as good - if not better! The presentation, graphics, sound and game mechanics are perfectly executed. In particular, the handling of the Karts, based on the individual attributes of each of the characters, is a joy.

This beats most of the drivel that is out there at the moment. Games should be about escapism and fun (I'm looking at you GTA IV). The DS is the best console out there at the moment (I have owned every major console since the old Atari that was finished in wood and came with PacMan and Pong).

I have not gone online yet but, from reading other reviews that will be a blast too! In short - BUY THIS GAME!!!

Mario Kart DS a true classic!!!!!!
Now I've been playing Mario Kart since it started way back on the SNES!
I have all versions of this Mario Kart over numerous Nintendo Consoles!
This game is definitely be the top my favourite Mario Kart games in the series! I have also purchased Mario Kart Wii which is also a brilliant game. The DS version was really the beta for on-line racing on Nintendo console. However compared to the Wii offering of on-line options Mario Kart DS is very limited, however this is to be expected as this was the first on-line DS game! The DS version has excellent controls and memorable tracks (I love Rainbow Road!).

My opinion of Mario Kart Game Series

1. Mario Kart DS (NDS)
2. Super Mario Kart (SNES)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
4. Mario Kart 64 (N64)
5. Mario Kart Super Circuit (GBA)
6. Mario Kart Double Dash (NGC)
7. Mario Kart Arcade GP (Arcade)
8 Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 (Arcade)

Go on buy this game you wont be disappointed!

=0) Really gd!
This game is really fun. graphics are brilliant. But after ages it can get a bit boring but only a little bit. Ovrall im happy i have this game and could play for it for 3 hours maxium. lol. Luv this game.
Thank you.
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