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Two modes to choose from: "Balloon Battle" and "Shine Runners." Balloon
Race and battle with up to 4 karts at once -- or enjoy 8-player multiplayer action through your Wi-Fi Connection
Race and battle with up to 4 karts at once -- or enjoy 8-player multiplayer action through your Wi-Fi Connection
Tour courses from classic Mario Kart games -- as well as brand-new tracks and arenas
All the crazy items and frantic speed players have come to expect
Five different game modes allows for endless ways to play.

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Publication Date

November 14, 2005

Computer Platform

Nintendo DS

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B000A2R54M

Release date

November 14, 2005

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4.6 3,101 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Product Dimensions

5 x 5 x 0.75 inches; 3.52 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

Language

English

Rated

Everyone

Item model number

045496735906

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Item Weight

3.52 ounces

Manufacturer

nintendo

Date First Available

January 12, 2007

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The ultimate Mario Kart race is on…and online via your Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in Mario Kart DS. Drawing on more than 30 courses and battle arenas from every game in the Mario Kart series - not to mention tons of new ones, Mario Kart DS allows you to play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Wario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Toad, Bowser and Shy Guy as you put the pedal to the go-kart metal, grab coins to max out your speed and blast rivals with the ever-popular arsenal of red, green and spiked Koopa shells in a race to finally put to rest the question of who is the true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuit.

Race the Mushroom circuit
Mario is a veteran of the circuit.
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Choose your favorite character.
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Peach is a master drifter.
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Select the Kart you want.
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Bowser is the bruiser of the track.
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Watch your position in the pack.
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Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits. Of course, players can have multiplayer races on any open courses or battle in arenas.

Game Modes: At Least Five Ways to Play
Whether you prefer to race by yourself or to mix it up with friends, Mario Kart DS is a game with something for everyone. Features five different game modes, these include a 'VS' and 'Battle' mode that are available in multiplayer for up to eight players via local wireless connection while all modes are available singleplayer. See a complete list and description of the play modes below:

Grand Prix Mode: In Grand Prix Mode, the driver who earns the most points at the end of a four-course cup is the victor. Mario Kart DS features eight different cups, with each cup featuring four different tracks.
Time Trial Mode: Your objective in Time Trial Mode is to get the fastest time that you can on a single track. . You can save your best runs as ghost data and share them with a friend.
VS Mode: A competitive mode that can be either singleplayer. or multiplayer. In the singleplayer. version you'll race against computer-controlled karts, while in multiplayer you'll race against human opponents who play using their own Nintendo DS systems.
Battle Modes: Mario Kart DS contains two battle modes.
- Balloon Battle Mode: Your goal is to pop your opponent's balloons by attacking/stealing them by colliding into an opponent via a mushroom boost, before your own balloons are popped.
- Shine Runners: In this mode the driver who collects the most Shine Sprites is the winner.
Mission Mode: In this mode you are given sets of specific missions that you must clear in order to move on to the next set of missions. What could wait at the end?

Special Powers, Weapons, Moves & Features
Turbo power-drifting and item tossing is the order of the day, whether players are racing around an obstacle-filled track or battling in an arena. Use familiar items taken from every game in the series like Green Shells, homing Red Shells, Bananas, Bombs, Lightning and the destructive Spiny Shell, not to mention new ones like the Blooper. The touch screen features a map that shows items being fired at players, who can even tap it with their fingers mid-race to zoom in or out.

Wireless Communication: Even More Ways to Play:
Mario Kart DS features three different forms of wireless game play: two kinds of local wireless game play and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection online game play. Mario Kart DS offers two different options for LAN Wireless game play: DS Download Play, in which only one player has Mario Kart DS and all players have Nintendo DS systems, and Multi-Card Play, in which all players have Mario Kart DS and Nintendo DS systems.

DS Download Play
As with all DS Download multiplayer games, the DS Download Play in Mario Kart DS requires that only one player has a copy of the game. Unlike past DS games, however, DS Download Play in Mario Kart DS allows multiple players who have the game card to play with multiple players who do not have the game card. DS Download Play offers the following features:

2-8 player simultaneous wireless game play.
A choice of multiplayer racing, Balloon Battle, or Shine Runner modes.
Players who own Mario Kart DS can choose their own characters and use personalized icons, while players who do not own Mario Kart DS must play as Shy Guy and cannot use personalized player icons.
Track selection is limited to eight tracks for racing and three arenas for Balloon Battle and Shine Runner modes.
DS Download Play is limited to the 100 cc engine class

Multi-Card Play
Multi-Card Play requires all players to have their own copies of Mario Kart DS, giving players more options, modes and tracks to choose from. Multi-Card Play offers the following features:

2-8 player simultaneous wireless game play.
Your choice of multiplayer racing, Balloon Battle, or Shine Runner modes.
Players can choose from different engine classes.
No limits on character choice.
No limits on track choice.
Player's win/loss ratio is saved and tracked.
Players who race locally are automatically added to each other's friend roster and then can race via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Players can trade ghost data wirelessly, allowing them to race against each others' best times.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is a free online game-play service provided by Nintendo to Nintendo DS owners. It offers seamless access to online game play and an environment that is welcoming to gamers of all skill levels. Features include: Whether it's the updated graphics that retain the side-scrolling feel of classic games in the Sonic franchise, an expansive world to race through and explore or the multiple and new ways to play, Sonic Unleashed offers something for players of any age or level of ability.

2-4 players racing simultaneously.
Choice of playing with:
- Friends only (players registered as Friends)
- Rivals (players with similar skills)
- Recent opponents
- Regional racers (players in their country)
- World racers (players anywhere in the world)
No limit on course choice, but each player votes for a course and the course with the most votes wins (in case of a tie, the course is chosen randomly)
No limit on character choice
Players can create and use personalized player icons

Connecting to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will be quick, easy and seamless. Players can go to an official Nintendo hotspot and immediately go online and start playing. To use their home Wi-Fi routers, players first must configure the DS to connect to their routers by entering the router's network ID and optional security key or install the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector on their PC and configure the DS to enable it to share the PC's broadband connection. After that, players can go online anytime without further configuration. Friends are registered to the friends roster either by exchanging and entering Friend Registration Keys or by playing local Multi-Card Multiplayer mode together.

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4.6 out of 5

3,101 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, performance, playability, graphics and value of the video game software. They mention that it's an awesome game, great for all ages, works perfectly and that it looks great on the DS. They also appreciate the course designs and the value for money.

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271 customers mention268 positive3 negative

Customers find the game fun, engaging, and addictive. They also say the graphics, game play, replay value, and sound are top notch. Customers also say it's fun for all ages, addictive, and engrossing. They mention it'll be a great game for travelers.

"...It's fun for all ages, and my daughter I had lots of fun playing this together...." Read more

"...Anyhow, Mario Kart is lots of fun for young and old alike. One of the best purchases I've made for the DS. No regrets." Read more

"...This game gets all 5 stars! Graphics, game play, replay value, and sound are all top notch!" Read more

"...But, was I wrong! This is an awesome game and the missions aren't easy!..." Read more

75 customers mention57 positive18 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game. They mention that it works well, it works perfectly, and it works great for hours of fun. Some say that the game plays without glitching and that it's great alone but even better with two cards and players.

"Came quickly and works great!" Read more

"...i can tell it's not a fake either all in all works great" Read more

"...It works perfectly and fits great into the DS console though which is the most important part in my opinion!..." Read more

"...The online features don't work anymore, as Nintendo has shut down support for older systems, but there is still enough game in this cartridge to..." Read more

55 customers mention43 positive12 negative

Customers like the value of the video game software. They say it's well worth the money, and an excellent choice.

"...And it fills the bill perfectly. Maybe a little too perfectly, since Mario Kart is often my first choice nowadays...." Read more

"...We used Amazon after shopping around and comparing prices. Great price and speedy delivery." Read more

"...These are one of the most classic nintendo games that are worth the gameplay and the money!It is really an excellent choice of game!" Read more

"...1. The price point for the game is very high!..." Read more

38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

Customers find the game easy to play for all ages, with no reading required. They say it's a great game for young and older alike, and perfect for their children. Customers also say it’s able to target all age groups and is a family friendly video game.

"...Figuring out the buttons was simple enough, and making Mario (or your character of choice) race to victory was pretty fun...." Read more

"...This game is highly recommended for anybody. Age is not an issue! :)This game gets all 5 stars!..." Read more

"...Pros:The controls are easy to learn and easy to operate for little hands...." Read more

"...This game did not disappoint. It is fun, engaging and easy for younger kids to pick it up. You can play it on your own or against other people...." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers find the game very challenging and repetitive, but it gets challenging enough to keep it interesting. They say the learning curve is pretty short and the missions aren't easy. They also say the game is in-depth and has a variety of challenges.

"...This is also a pretty in-depth game in which you can unlock extra tracks, play solo mode or go straight for the Grand Prix...." Read more

"...Some of the tracks are very challenging indeed, especially at higher speeds.Anyhow, Mario Kart is lots of fun for young and old alike...." Read more

"...It keeps my attention and I love playing it...." Read more

"...But, was I wrong! This is an awesome game and the missions aren't easy!..." Read more

23 customers mention21 positive2 negative

Customers find the graphics in the game great, cute, and colorful. They also say the course designs are creative and the game is easy to play.

"...The graphics are pretty amazing for a handheld like the DS, and again I was surprised at just how colorful and creative the characters and scenery..." Read more

"...This game gets all 5 stars! Graphics, game play, replay value, and sound are all top notch!" Read more

"...For a decade-old game, the graphics are pretty good. The courses, as expected, were well-done...." Read more

"...The music and graphics are great, and some of the courses are a real pleasure to look at...." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers find the gameplay of the video game excellent. They mention that it has a variety of modes of gameplay to keep them interested. They also appreciate that they can play with two or more players and that they have several racing options. Customers also like that the characters look excellent and that the game has plenty of different road courses.

"...This is an awesome game and the missions aren't easy! There are 3 modes Single player, which you can play with yourself, multiplayer, which you can..." Read more

"...One of my favorite features of this game is the ability to play battle mode without a second player, something not possible on the other older..." Read more

"...There are a varity of modes of gameplay to keep you interested. I love the drifting and drafting abilities as well as the classic Mario Kart weapons...." Read more

"...This is also a game you can play with another DS even if they don't have the game, which is SUPER fun...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the game. They say the characters are colorful, creative, and excellent. They also mention that Nintendo's classic characters are present and come with quirky personalities. Customers also mention the game has many different tracks and characters to keep them entertained.

"...and again I was surprised at just how colorful and creative the characters and scenery was...." Read more

"...The courses, as expected, were well-done. Nintendo's classic characters are present and come with their quirky personalities...." Read more

"...The game is fun and has many different tracks and characters to keep your young child entertained...." Read more

"This game revolutionizes the Mario Kart series with amazing new characters like Dry Bones and ROB...." Read more

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Another Hit for Mario

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2011

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I never thought I would get into too many DS games, but when I saw my daughter playing this and how much fun it looked, I gave it a try.
I'm familiar with the other Mario Kart games, yet I had never actually played until I played this one, so keep in mind, this is a review from someone who went into playing this game blindly, only knowing the main characters from previous other Mario games.

First, I want to start by saying how surprised I was that I enjoyed a racing game so much. I'm usually more into the platform games and usually "steer" away from any kind of game related to racing, but this one was the exception. It's fun for all ages, and my daughter I had lots of fun playing this together. Figuring out the buttons was simple enough, and making Mario (or your character of choice) race to victory was pretty fun.

The graphics are pretty amazing for a handheld like the DS, and again I was surprised at just how colorful and creative the characters and scenery was. I've seen my daughter play quite a few DS games, but only a few have measured up to the graphics in Mario DS.

My favorite part however, was just having a reason to get to play again with the same characters I grew up playing with. From Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong and Princess Peach (and a few others), I was happy to hear their typical sounds and watch their expressions. This is also a pretty in-depth game in which you can unlock extra tracks, play solo mode or go straight for the Grand Prix. There is enough there to keep you occupied for quite a while.

My daughter to this day still plays Mario DS. In fact she just started a new game, which prompted to write a review on how pleased I am to finally find a game that can be played for years without getting bored. With the prices of games these days, this is definitely a blessing.

I'd recommend Mario DS to just about anyone who likes fun family- friendly games. You just can't go wrong with Mario!

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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2008

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Just to add another perspective to the many reviews, I'm over fifty, and I've never played a racing game before -- or any of the classic Nintendo video games, for that matter. I bought this one only because of the high ratings and rave reviews. And I'm glad I did!

I've never been much into real-time games, frankly, but I've always liked having one around as a change of pace. Back when home computers were a novelty, I found the occasional Red Baron (a WWI flight sim) game refreshing after many hours of playing chess or turn-based games like Civilization.

That's just why I bought Mario Kart -- as a periodic change of pace from turn-based DS games like Advance Wars, Chessmaster, and Age of Empires. And it fills the bill perfectly. Maybe a little too perfectly, since Mario Kart is often my first choice nowadays.

I was worried that my aging reflexes might not be up to a game like this, but it turns out I can handle it. There are three speeds to choose from, and the slowest is challenging but quite manageable. I'll never master the game, but I can keep my cart on the track most of the time, and I've enjoyed my share of victories.

The race itself is spiced up with various items you can use to either enhance your own performance or interfere with your opponents' progress. And I find this a nice balance. You don't always have the speed or agility to win a straightforward race, but you can sometimes use the items to triumph anyway. Yeah, it's "dirty pool," but it's all in fun. And I think I'd probably lose interest in a straightforward racing game.

The variety of drivers, carts, and tracks (some of which have to be unlocked via skillful play) make for long-term enjoyment. This game does not soon get to where you feel it's the same thing over and over again. Some of the tracks are very challenging indeed, especially at higher speeds.

Anyhow, Mario Kart is lots of fun for young and old alike. One of the best purchases I've made for the DS. No regrets.

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Terrific graphics, easily controls, and just plain fun!

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2006

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I jumped on board when the DS Lite hit the market. The initial DS didn't do anything for me as it resembled a game console that was made during the PS1 era. Kudos to Nintendo for the re-design.

On to the game... I never really played Mario Kart on SNES where all the fun started. I did however enjoy it on the N64 and was addicted to it. The colors, sounds, tracks, etc. All my senses were put to their max.

Now Mario Kart DS... All the fun of the previous games has been brought to the DS with great results! The graphics are absolutely gorgeous. The use of the second screen is terrific which allows you to see not only where the other players are, but the `bad things' the other plays have left for you. Things like shells, banana peels, etc.

The online game play is a blast too! For the most part I play online as it is fun playing with people of all different skills. I'm not a pro at this game, so it's fun seeing how the `pros' do their thing and it helps me learn.

In a nut-shell if you own a DS Lite and enjoy fun game play then Mario Kart DS needs to be added to your library! The replay value is really high as the online play always keeps it active and fresh.

The ability to play with or DS owners with only one cart (which I have yet to try) seems very cool!

It keeps my attention and I love playing it. I have the attention span of a goldfish, so any game that keeps me playing over and over is a winner in my book!

This game is highly recommended for anybody. Age is not an issue! :)

This game gets all 5 stars! Graphics, game play, replay value, and sound are all top notch!