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Mario Kart DS

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description Mario Kart DS Overview

Mario Kart DS is a 2005 racing game for the Nintendo DS featuring characters from the Mario franchise competing on tracks based on established locations. Released globally in November 2005, it was the fifth installment of the series and included an initial online multiplayer component through the Wi-Fi Connection. A rerelease occurred on Wii U Virtual Console in 2015 and 2016.

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info Mario Kart DS Specifications

Country	Japan
Year	2005

help Mario Kart DS FAQ

Why was Mario Kart DS important for Nintendo online play?

Mario Kart DS was one of Nintendo's early showcase games for Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in 2005. It let DS players race online, which was a major step for a series that had mostly been local multiplayer before.

What tracks did Mario Kart DS introduce that people still remember?

Mario Kart DS introduced tracks like Waluigi Pinball, Airship Fortress, Delfino Square, and Tick-Tock Clock. It also included retro cups, pairing 16 new tracks with 16 returning tracks from older Mario Kart games.

Can you play Mario Kart DS multiplayer with one cartridge?

Yes, Mario Kart DS supports DS Download Play, so multiple players can race locally from one game card with limits on characters and tracks. Full local multiplayer is better when each player has a cartridge.

Why is R.O.B. in Mario Kart DS?

R.O.B., the Robotic Operating Buddy from Nintendo's 1980s hardware history, is an unlockable driver in Mario Kart DS. His inclusion is one of the game's stranger roster choices and helps distinguish it from later Mario Kart entries.

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