Thirty-two tracks across two eras
The Nitro Grand Prix introduces four cups of Nintendo DS courses, while the Retro Grand Prix brings back tracks from SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and GameCube. Karts can drift, draft, jump, and use familiar items. The lower screen shows the course map and nearby racers, letting players read threats without giving up the main racing view.
Mission Mode changes the objective
Mission Mode replaces a normal finish line with tasks such as driving through gates, collecting items, hitting targets, or defeating bosses. Grand Prix, Time Trials, VS, and Battle cover the traditional formats. Local wireless supports up to eight players, including limited Download Play from one game card; available racers and tracks differ from multi-card play.
Original cartridge, local features intact
This pre-owned loose cartridge is the original Nintendo DS release. Records and unlocked content are stored on the game card. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection has ended, so online races are not sold as an active feature, while local wireless remains a hardware-to-hardware function. No DS console, case, manual, or extra game card is included with the loose copy.
Product facts
| Platform | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Format | Pre-owned loose cartridge |
| Players | 1; up to 8 via compatible local wireless |
| Tracks | 16 new and 16 returning courses |
| Special mode | Single-player Mission Mode |
| Included item | Game cartridge only |
Questions about this product
How many tracks are in Mario Kart DS?
It has 32: 16 new Nintendo DS tracks and 16 retro courses.
What is Mission Mode?
It presents objective-based driving tasks and boss challenges outside the usual cups.
Can one cartridge support local multiplayer?
Yes. Download Play supports up to eight players with a limited selection compared with multi-card play.
Is online racing still available?
The original Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service has ended; local wireless is the current multiplayer option.