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Mario Kart DS

by Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1 · published by Nintendo

Released November 14, 2005 on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

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About 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.

Release dates by platform

Nintendo DSNANovember 14, 2005 · Out now
Nintendo DSAUNovember 17, 2005 · Out now
Nintendo DSEUNovember 25, 2005 · Out now
Nintendo DSJPDecember 8, 2005 · Out now
Nintendo DSKRApril 5, 2007 · Out now
Wii UEUApril 1, 2015 · Out now
Wii UAUApril 2, 2015 · Out now
Wii UNAApril 23, 2015 · Out now
Wii UJPMay 25, 2016 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score82413 ratings on IGDB

Mario Kart DS FAQ

When did Mario Kart DS come out?

Mario Kart DS was released on November 14, 2005 for Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is Mario Kart DS on PlayStation 5?

No. Mario Kart DS has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is Mario Kart DS on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Mario Kart DS has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is Mario Kart DS on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Mario Kart DS has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is Mario Kart DS on PC?

No. Mario Kart DS has not been announced for PC. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Who is making Mario Kart DS?

Mario Kart DS is developed by Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1 and published by Nintendo.

Is Mario Kart DS multiplayer?

Yes. Mario Kart DS supports single player and multiplayer.

Mario Kart series

21 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Super Mario Kart1992
  2. Mario Kart 641996
  3. Mario Kart: Super Circuit2001
  4. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!2003
  5. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Matching Game2003
  6. Scene of the Crime2003
  7. Mario Kart Arcade GP2005
  8. Mario Kart DS2005
  9. Mario Kart Wii2008
  10. Mario Kart Wii Item-matching Game2008
  11. Mario Kart 72011
  12. Mario Kart Arcade GP DX2013
  13. Mario Kart 82014
  14. Mario Kart 8: Limited Edition2014
  15. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe2017
  16. Mario Kart Tour2019
  17. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit2020
  18. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Luigi Version2020
  19. Mario Kart World2025
  20. Mario MotorsTBA
  21. VB Mario KartTBA

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