Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart DS is the continuation of the long running racing game series that began on the Super Nintendo. It features 16 new tracks as well as 16 tracks from the previous 4 games, with each set split up into the Nitro and Retro Grand Prix respectively. Eight racers are initially available, each with two go-karts to choose from. A number of characters and additional karts are also available to unlock. New items have been added to the arsenal, including a Blooper squid that squirts ink onto the screens of other players and a Bullet Bill power up that transforms the player into a giant, fast-travelling bullet on autopilot. Grand Prix races are held in cups at engine classes of 50cc, 100cc and 150cc. Other modes include Time Trial, Battle and a single-player Mission Mode, where the player completes set objectives on a course. The touch screen shows a map of the course during races. The game was the first in the series to support online play, which uses the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Local wireless play lets players race each other from one game card.