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WARNING - Seizures
• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,
such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.
• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition
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• Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or
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Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness
• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
4. Play in a well-lit room.
5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference
The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including
cardiac pacemakers.
• Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature.
• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the
Nintendo DS without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as
hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause
malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.
WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these
instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.
• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so
may cause fatigue or discomfort.
• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several
hours before playing again.
•
If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
WARNING - Battery Leakage
The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained within the
battery pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your
Nintendo DS.
If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and
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water and see a doctor.
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• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.
• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.
• Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire.
• Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object.
• Do not peel or damage the battery label.
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Getting Started
Controls
Driving Techniques
Items
Game Modes
Grand Prix
Time Trials
VS
Battle
Missions
6
Records
7
Options
8
Multiplayer
10
Characters and Karts
Tracks
13
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
15
18
20
22
23
24
26
31
35
37
Getting Started
Getting Started
Controls
Controls
Insert your Mario Kart DS Game Card into your Nintendo
DS and turn the power ON. When the system start-up screen
appears, touch the Touch Screen to proceed.
On the DS system screen, touch the Mario Kart DS panel to
display the title screen.
If you have set your Nintendo DS system settings to
Auto Mode, the menu screen will not appear. For more
information, refer to your Nintendo DS hardware
instruction booklet.
The first time you play Mario Kart DS, you will be asked to
enter a nickname after you choose a mode. You can enter
any name you like, and you can even create your own
unique emblem. You can change your nickname and
emblem in the Options menu. The nickname you use will be
seen by others when playing multiplayer games using
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Any time you set a new personal record in a race, Mario
Kart DS will automatically save your progress. Saved
racing records can be viewed on the Records screen.
All buttons on the Nintendo DS are used to control your kart
in races. See pgs. 8 – 9 for more information about driving
techniques.
L Button
X Button
Use Items
or = Throw Items Ahead
or = Drop Items Behind
+ Control Pad
Steer
Y ButtonTouch Screen
Change Map Display
Menu Screens
Select Menu Options
Confirm Selections
Back
R Button
Hop
Drift
Hold , +
START
Pause
(Pg. 22)
A Button
Accelerate
B Button
Brake / Reverse
Driving Techniques
Driving Techniques
These are the techniques you need to know to take Mario Kart
DS to the next level.
Rocket Start
During the countdown to the start, hold
down with the right timing to rev up your
engine and give yourself a burst of speed off
the starting line.
Press and hold
at just the
right moment!
Drift
While holding , press and hold
and press or to
power-slide sideways through
turns. Drifting allows you to take
corners without decreasing your
speed.
While holding , press and hold as you
enter the curve and then just steer your way
through.
Top Screen Top & Touch Screen
Touch Screen
In this manual, the
Top Screen and
Touch Screen are
represented as
shown on the left.
Mini-Turbos
Using Mini-Turbos are a technique for boosting your speed while drifting. Press
and repeatedly while drifting and your tires will start burning. Once they do,
release to stop drifting and take off with a short burst of speed.
Hold and alternate pressing and
to set your tires aflame!
Release to perfprm a
mini- turbo.
Deploying Items
Some items can be deployed to the front or to the rear by pressing
or and or at the same time. Check where your
rivals are on the map and then deploy items strategically.
+ or throws forward!
+ or throws behind!
Items
Items
Get Items from Item Boxes
Drive through the item boxes on the tracks to get
the items contained within. The item inside is
determined randomly.
If you already have an item, you
can’t get another one until you use
the first. However, as shown on the
right, some items can be prepped
for deployment, allowing you to
get a second item without actually
using up the first.
Rotating Triple Shells
Triple Bananas
Banana
Makes karts spin out when run over.
Triple Bananas
Press or to deploy behind you. Tap the button again to drop one.
Green Shell
When thrown, this shell travels in a straight line and knocks over the first kart it hits.
Red Shell
These automatically lock onto and chase after the next kart in front of you. When hit,
the kart rolls over.
Triple Green Shells
Press or to deploy, then press the button again to launch a shell.
Each one has the same effect as a single Green or Red Shell.
Triple Red Shells
Using Items
Press and hold or to deploy
an item without using it.
Deploying and holding an
item toward the rear of your
kart has a shielding effect
that protects you from some
opponents' items. Release
the button to drop the item
behind you.
If you spin out or get knocked over, you
may drop your items.
Running over an item
that has been dropped
on the track will have
the same effect as using
or getting hit by the
item.
Spiny Shell
This shell tracks and chases after the lead kart and blows up when it reaches its
target. Any kart in the blast radius will be knocked over or spun around.
Fake Item Box
Looks just like an item box, but when you run into it, it knocks you over.
Bob-omb
Explodes after a brief pause or when another kart comes near it. Any kart in the
blast radius will be knocked over or spun around.
=Items that can be dragged behind you.
Mushroom
Provides a short speed boost.
Triple Mushrooms
Each press of or uses up one Mushroom.
Golden Mushroom
Allows you to use Mushroom boosts as many times as you want for a short
period of time.
Bullet Bill
Briefly transforms the user into a Bullet Bill that soars through the air along the
track, knocking over karts along the way.
Blooper
Sprays ink on the all of the karts in front of you, obscuring those drivers’
view of the track.
Boo
Unleashes Boo, who turns you invisible for a brief time, making you impervious
to enemy attacks, and steals an opponent’s item for you.
Lightning
Makes all opponents spin out, drop their items, and shrink for a brief period of time.
Star
Makes you invincible for a brief period of time. While invincible, you will knock
over any kart you hit.
Game Modes
Game Modes
Mario Kart DS features five
different game modes. Check the
chart on the right to see which
modes can be played with
multiple players.
Grand Prix
Time Trials
VS
Battle
Missions
Single Player Multiplayer
Playable
Playable
Playable
Playable
Playable
Playable
Playable
Grand Prix
There are eight different cups, with each cup featuring four different tracks. The cups
are a competition for points across all four tracks among eight racers.
Entering a Grand Prix
Select Engine Class
Choose Your Driver
Choose a Kart
Choose a Cup
Begin the Race!
There are three engine classes: 50cc,
100cc, and 150cc.
Choose one of eight characters.
As you play the game, more karts
will become available for you to
choose from.
First choose either Nitro Grand Prix or
Retro Grand Prix. Then choose a cup
to enter.
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