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Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
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New (24) Used (10) Collectible (1) from $23.85
Rating:  260 reviews
Sales Rank: 24
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Genre: kart_racing_and_flying_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 100730
Model: 73590
UPC: 045496735906
EAN: 0045496735906
Release Date: November 14, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new; still in shrink wrap!!
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The First True DS Killer Ap November 18, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Alright folks, I'm not going to waste your time describing all of the ins and outs of this title. Suffice it to say, if you've played any MarioKart title on any system out there before, and have enjoyed it, stop reading this right now and go out and get this game (and the DS to play it on if you don't already have it). This game takes everything great about the franchise and concentrates it into pure addictive fun in portable form. br /br /For those of you who were dissapointed with the Gamecube version (speaking for myself here), fear not- the controls are much more in line with the (previously my favorite) N64 version. That is, you have the defensive tools at your disposal- holding items behind your cart to cover your rear, the 3 rotating shells make their appropriate return, the slide gives you a little "jump" action, etc. Before I got the game, I was concerned that it would be hard to pull off powerslides with the D-pad as opposed to analog control, but it is quite easy to execute them (perhaps a little too easy, as you don't start to spin out if you hold in one direction for a while). As others have stated, the bottom screen adds a whole new level of strategy as you can time your drop behind items for maximum efficacy, and see when something is coming for you, where coins are located, etc. As far as playability is concerned, everything is spot on (the GBA game was decent, but this is like night and day).br /br /The N64 version stole much of my college education time, and this little tiny cart is likely to steal even more, post-grad. Just think- you don't even have to get out of bed to play a course or two. If only I had friends that had DS's...I guess I'll have to go make some online! Highly recommended.
A CLASSIC YOU WILL LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! November 17, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this for my birthday from my loving parents,and I love it!Cool levels,strange items,and awsome unlockables(such as a turtle skeleton character you can play as.)You will defently love it to,no matter what age you are,or who you are.YOU MUST BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=)
So much fun You'll Puke November 17, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
OH MY GOSH, Nintendo really grabs you with this game. Be warned though, you'll be sucked in, you'll lose sleep playing, you'll giggle with glee finally being able to play MarioKart Online.br /Finally, ever since the first MarioKart release back on the SNES we are given online play- and it's about time :)br /There's a great mix of tracks to race here- you'll see some new ones, as well as earlier tracks from the N64, SNES and Cube Kart games that were previously released. There's just so much going on in my mind after playing this title that I don't know where to start.br /First off, I have wireless internet getting MarioKart DS hooked-up took about 1 minute to get it up running for online play. Even if you don't have a clue how to get started, Nintendo graciously guides you through the process step-by-step. It's packaged with two instruction booklets: one for the gameplay the other for getting set-up online. Even if you don't plan on playing online (you really should though), the nintendowifi.com website lists all their wi-fi hotspots you can use to play against other human opponents (You'll see that many are located at McDonalds).br /The gameplay itself is simple and extremely addictive. Just like earlier versions of Mario Kart, in the DS version you choose a rider and a car- each character (Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach....etc) has different power-ups, and each car handles differently. There are also unlockable characters once you progress through the game far enough.br /The framerate is fluid, the animations are bright and colorful, and I've found that there is absolutely no slow-down at all. The music is your typical bouncy/happy marioKart tunes.br /You can choose to play online, a VS mode, battlemode, timetrial, circuit trial....there are quite a few modes to play through here so even expert "power-drifting" racers will be kept busy for a long time. Now, with the inclusion of on-line play, this game will never become tired....only your fingers.br /I'm just so happy to have this game, I'm almost at the point of tears...tears of joy! WooT!
Another MUST HAVE Title November 17, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Who says the DS doesn't have great games? Liars, that's who! And with DS Mario Kart you can say you've got one of the best titles to hit the DS! And with Nintendo DS now with Wi-Fi Connection, you can play online and enjoy the fun with up to seven other players!br /br /Mario Kart DS, like all the others, features grand prix races for you to race in. Most of them won't be availible until you complete other races, but that's the fun of Mario Kart. The races are not too hard, and they're a load of fun! Four of these tracks are brand new, but several are taken from previous Mario Kart titles. From the SNES, to the GBA release just a couple of years ago. You can enter cups at 50cc, 100cc, or 150cc. This, of course, is the difficulty level. You'll not only notice your opponents get faster, but they'll get more aggressive as well. br /br /There are eight characters with two vehciles each. Well, at first. As you progress through the game you'll unlock more. When deciding on a character you of course are looking at speed, acceleration, etc. but you may also want to look at things like... the drifting... or their item attribute. A low item attribute will often net you items that are pretty much useless.br /br /This is NOT just a rehash of an old game, though. I noted that there are four new tracks, and that it actually combines earlier titles. But there are also new powerups in this one. You now have a Bullet Bill power up which will increase your speed (and send you temporarily into auto-pilot). You'll also be able to fire off a Bob-omb (that'll really mess your opponents up) and you can now release a blooper (those squid guys) to squirt ink on the screen of your opponents. These new editions are worth it.br /br /In addition to the new power ups and tracks, you've also got "Mission" mode. This will pit you into courses where you'll have to perform certain task to move on. For example, you may need to pass through gates in a certain order. There are six groups with nine levels each. Each group ending with a boss. br /br /Now let's move on to the best stuff. The reason a lot of us still play Mario Kart games. The battling! You can do the balloon battles and shine runners in a single player mode, but not do them on multi-player would be a sin. Mario Kart DS takes complete and total advantage of Nintendo's Wi-Fi usage. So challenge some people! br /br /Getting on the Wi-Fi has great oppurtunities. You can have up to 36 rivals, and you can challenge people all over the world. The problem of course, being you could lose the connection. There's little problems with the Wi-Fi connection, though, and it's much more fun than it appears to be. br /br /As you might have guessed, the game looks and sounds great! It's smooth, like the visuals of the N64 version, only smoother--not as blocky. The sounds are great and so are the sound effects. And because the DS in Stereo, you'll love it with all your heart. br /br /Mario Kart DS is another must own DS title. It isn't just some port of an old game, it throws in a ton of new stuff. So don't think of passing this up by saying, "I've got it on N64!" The N64 version has nothing on this. So grab it!br /br /The Good:br /br /+FUN STUFF TO UNLOCK!br /+Great Graphicsbr /+Great Sound!br /+You can play multiplayer with a single pack!br /+Fully takes advantage of Nintedno Wi-Fibr /+Not just a rehash of Super Mario Kart 64, it's actually it's own title!br /br /The Badbr /br /-Your friends and family will certainly feel neglected--unless they have this game!
Mario is racing back November 17, 2005
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well were to start, of course the online is the best! You get 8 classic characters plus unlockable characters and tracks. The graphics are the best 3-d graphics yet. You get to pick some of the racing tracks for the super nintendo,n64,GBA,Nintendo gamecube and new levels from nintendo ds!!! Online is the biggest thing of course. My only complain is the online should have 8 people racing instead of 4, and there should be a chat room. Awesome game!!!!!!!!!!
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