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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $199.95
New (3) Used (6) from $142.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 4861
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Color: Red
Media: Video Game
Edition: Mario Kart Bundle
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 4.9 x 2
MPN: ntr s v003
Model: nintendods
UPC: 045496717056
EAN: 0045496717056
ASIN: B000BRA4B2
Release Date: September 8, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
I am 15... March 14, 2006
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got a ds for, uh, no reason. And I loved it. I got nintendogs (A MUST have, the dogs are so cute and lifelike.) Madagascar, Mario kart, Kim possible, and Sims Urbs. Although I would NOT recommend the Sims Urbs, the game is hard, confusing, and plain DUL! The touch screen does not get scratched that easy, even for me who tends to pound on the darn thing when it doesn't work, (the game is being "suborned") and if you are still worried about it getting scratched, you can buy a screen protector. They go on the screen to REALLY prevent scratches. And, yes, the sound is AWSOME! You can put headphones in the game to listen to them instead rather that bothering people around you (Grandma). And you can customize the screen when you first turn the system on. Choosing from a sort of colors as your border and even put your name at the top to claim your property. (These features can be changed later on from selecting the modify I-con)The battery is good for about 1-1 hours of game play, and takes about 1 hour to charge. (The game play time may change due to the game) and if you get this, GET NINTENDOGS!( go to nintendogs.com to learn more on this BEST game ever!!!)
P.S And I HAVE to tell you this, ALTHOUGH IT SAYS A 100 FOOT RADIOUS, IT IS NOT TRUE!!! It is only a 30 foot radius, ONLY 30 FEET! All the other things it says are true though. And I did check my facts, it is ONLY 30 feet. It will say any where. BUT everything else is true. Also, this game is the best. Great graphics, great sound, nice and 3d. And yes picto chat may be a little dumb,(only a 30 foot radius) but other than this, A++
Incredible... Better than PSP March 2, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Nintendo DS is awesome. Here are reasons why is just as good if not better than PSP.
1. Uhhhhhhhh... TWO SCREENS
2. A touch screen
3. Better titles(Mario, Animal crossing)
4. Alsmost impposible to be scratched
5. Wi-fi connection
6. Pictochat
7. Alarm Clock
Sure PSP has things that ds does not, but look out in the near future!
Mario Kart "Red" DS February 27, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this game for my son and he loves it, I even love playing it. It's cool that they made a DS just for Mario Kart. It has some of the courses from the old games, and some new ones.
This game is a must have for anyone that like fast pace action with items that can alter the flow of the race.
 Great product marred by over-simplicity. February 23, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Nintendo DS has been out for awhile now, and with the rather recent addition of online play the question many people ask seems to be "is it worth it?"
For the gamer at heart it's a rather solid "yes." The Nintendo DS lacks several features(that some would call gimmicks) the PSP(Sony's own portable and direct competitor) has, but manages to hold it's own thanks to high quality games.
The DS at this time lacks an internet browser (which is on it's way to DS's in Japan-for a price and use of a cartridge slot) and the ability to play mp3's, view pictures, movies, in addition to any sort of data storage.
The games available right now are limited (many are still in development) but several quality titles like Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Meteos, Nintendogs, Advance War, and Sonic Rush can keep many gamers happy for a long time. Metroid Prime Hunters (from the demo) is shaping up to be a high quality shooter-esque game, and the touch screen is an absolute godsend for FPS fans.
The included game: Mario Kart DS is the best game out on any handheld right now (in my opinion). I wasn't much of a fan of Double Dash on the Gamecube but this manages to get rid of that awful "catch-up" from the N64 version, includes tons of classic maps from all the other MK games plus many original, and has awesome gameplay modes available.
Unfortunately...the execution was lukewarm for online play. Online you can only play Versus with up to 3 other players. That means only 4 players on a course racing, which isn't initially bad itself. It's just huge shame that the Battle mode (which supports around 8 players or bots) was left out. A few more battle courses would have been really great, as it's my preferred mode of play.
Adding to that the online setup, which some would call "easily accessible" others would call "overly simple." It was obviously designed so Johnny-2-IQ could get an online game going with no hassle, but in doing so forget having ANY options. You can't create your own room and await players, you can't use a server browser to pick and choose, nothing. It picks a couple random players, throws them together, lets everyone pick a course, chooses one seemingly at random (the game) and there you go.
The other huge issue I have is that getting online can be a hassle in itself. It has no problem with my home setup, but try using t-mobile's free service at hotspots, or a local best-buys, or geek squads and it won't work. It doesn't matter where you are, or what settings you have, multiple people I know have tried them all and none of the 3 work with the DS. But the PSP and laptops have no trouble getting online with any of them.
So there you have it, the DS is a great system with lots of potential. It needs a revamped online setup but the games are superb by all accounts. If you can play without going "OH MY GOD IT"S FOR KIDDIES THIS SUCK" mentality that many seem to have you'll find it's more than capable of meeting your gaming needs.
PROS:
Great games
Touch screen is phenomenal
Excellent battery life
Plays Gameboy/Color/Advance games
CONS:
Shallow and discombobulated online setup
No multiplayer for Gameboy/Color/Advance games
Not the slickest looking thing out there (enter: DS Lite)
Not too many "gimmicks"
Graphically inferior to PSP
mario kart bundle ds February 23, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's one of the best I've seen that 2 players can use. The game is less violent and user friendly for young children. My nephew enjoyed it so much that he bought his own, after playing with my sons.
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