Nintendo Video Games 58713A User Manual

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58713A
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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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 should consult a doctor before playing a video game.
• Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness
Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation
• 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 water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and see a doctor. To avoid battery leakage:
• 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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Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play
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THIS GAME ALLOWS WIRELESS MULTIPLAYER GAMES DOWNLOADED FROM ONE GAME CARD.
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Getting Started Controls Driving Techniques Items
Game Modes
Grand Prix Time Trials VS Battle Missions
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Records
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Options
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Multiplayer
10
Characters and Karts Tracks
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Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
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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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