{"product_id":"mario-kart-ds-nintendo-ds-good","title":"Mario Kart DS - Nintendo DS (Good)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mario Kart DS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mario Kart DS is presented in overall Good condition. The primary factor preventing a higher condition rating is some sun fading along the spine of the case artwork (see photos) and the manual is missing. Otherwise, the case, artwork, and cartridge are in great condition. This copy also includes the Nintendo Power Subscription Form, Nintendo DS Health \u0026amp; Safety Precautions Booklet, and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet. A very nice and complete copy of this classic Nintendo DS racing title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM\/Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also included; Nintendo Power Subscription Form, Nintendo DS Health \u0026amp; Safety Precautions Booklet, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Start your engines, grab a handful of banana peels, and prepare for some of the wildest racing action ever squeezed into a handheld! In \u003cstrong\u003eMario Kart DS\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, and an all-star lineup of Nintendo favorites hit the track for an outrageous competition packed with hairpin turns, explosive power-ups, and last-second victories. Race through bustling city streets, haunted mansions, tropical beaches, and the legendary Rainbow Road while dodging incoming shells and battling for first place. This \u003cstrong\u003ekart racing game for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the irresistible combination of speed, strategy, and chaotic multiplayer fun that made Mario Kart one of Nintendo's most celebrated franchises.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    With \u003cstrong\u003e32 action-packed race courses\u003c\/strong\u003e spread across eight Grand Prix cups, there's always another challenge waiting around the next corner! Tackle 16 original Nintendo DS tracks, including Delfino Square, Waluigi Pinball, and Tick-Tock Clock, then revisit 16 classic circuits from earlier Mario Kart adventures. Master \u003cstrong\u003epower-sliding and mini-turbo boosts\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain speed through sharp corners, unleash Red Shells and Lightning Bolts against rivals, and discover shortcuts that can turn a losing race into a spectacular comeback. Beyond traditional Grand Prix competition, the all-new Mission Mode challenges you to collect coins, drive through numbered gates, defeat enemies, and confront special bosses. This physical Nintendo DS cartridge packs an extraordinary amount of racing variety into one unforgettable handheld experience.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Think you're the fastest racer in the Mushroom Kingdom? It's time to prove it! Compete in \u003cstrong\u003eTime Trials\u003c\/strong\u003e to perfect your racing lines, challenge computer-controlled opponents in VS Mode, or enter Battle Mode for frantic balloon-popping showdowns and Shine Runners competitions. Best of all, \u003cstrong\u003elocal wireless multiplayer supports up to eight racers\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Single-Card Download Play allowing nearby friends to join the action using just one game cartridge, although some characters and tracks are restricted in that mode. With unlockable racers, additional karts, multiple difficulty classes, and endless opportunities to shave seconds off your best times, Mario Kart DS remains an essential Nintendo handheld experience that rewards both casual players and fiercely competitive racing fans.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRace as \u003cstrong\u003eMario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and more\u003c\/strong\u003e across 32 tracks in eight action-packed Grand Prix cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaster \u003cstrong\u003epower-sliding and mini-turbos\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain speed, conquer corners, and outrun rival racers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore 16 new courses and 16 \u003cstrong\u003eretro tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by earlier Mario Kart games and Nintendo systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConquer \u003cstrong\u003eMission Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges featuring coin collecting, gate races, enemy battles, and bosses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnjoy Time Trials, VS races, \u003cstrong\u003eBalloon Battle, and Shine Runners\u003c\/strong\u003e for competitive variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenge up to \u003cstrong\u003eeight players through local wireless\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Single-Card Download Play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eLegacy and Influence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMario Kart DS helped redefine what a handheld racing game could deliver.\u003c\/strong\u003e Previous portable entries had captured the series' colorful kart-racing action, but this installment brought the excitement of fully 3D tracks, competitive multiplayer, and an expansive collection of courses together in one remarkably polished package. Most importantly, it introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eRetro Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing back tracks from earlier Mario Kart games alongside brand-new circuits. That brilliant combination of nostalgic favorites and fresh challenges became a defining feature of later entries, including \u003cem\u003eMario Kart Wii\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMario Kart 7\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMario Kart 8 Deluxe\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The game also marked a major turning point for Nintendo's multiplayer ambitions. As the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Mario Kart game to feature online racing\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mario Kart DS helped introduce the franchise to competitive play beyond the living room through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, years before online races became a familiar part of the series. Although that original online service has ended, its impressive local wireless options remain a major attraction. Combined with the debut of Mission Mode, memorable courses like Waluigi Pinball, and a huge collection of unlockable content, \u003cstrong\u003eMario Kart DS stands among the defining games of the Nintendo DS era\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains a favorite chapter in the franchise's racing history.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMario Kart DS\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in North America on November 14, 2005, developed by \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo EAD\u003c\/strong\u003e and published by Nintendo during the handheld's first year on the market. It was the fifth major installment in the Mario Kart series and introduced \u003cstrong\u003eR.O.B., Nintendo's famous 1980s Robotic Operating Buddy accessory, as an unlockable racer\u003c\/strong\u003e—one of the franchise's most unexpected character appearances. The game became one of the best-selling Nintendo DS releases, surpassing 23 million copies worldwide and helping establish Mario Kart as an essential part of Nintendo's portable gaming identity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo EAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496735913\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4080\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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