Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart DS is the first handheld installment in Nintendo's legendary kart racing series, released in 2005. It introduced retro tracks from previous games alongside new courses, and was the first Mario Kart to feature online multiplayer via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The game includes 32 courses, 12 playable characters, and the debut of the iconic snaking technique.
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About This Game
Mario Kart DS revolutionized portable racing with its dual-screen presentation - the top screen displays the race while the bottom shows a map or special items. The game runs at 60fps, unprecedented for a handheld racer at the time.
The title features Mission Mode, where players complete specific challenges across 8 difficulty levels. Battle Mode returns with 5 arenas including the fan-favorite Block Fort from Mario Kart 64.
With download play, a single game card could support up to 8 players locally. The online service (discontinued in 2014) allowed worldwide competitions and tracked player statistics.
Mario Kart DS became the best-selling DS game with over 23 million copies sold. It established many conventions that became series staples, including the retro cup concept and online multiplayer.
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