Mario Kart DS



Mario Kart DS is a Nintendo DS game developed and published by Nintendo. It is the fifth title created for the Mario Kart series and the second game for a handheld console, featuring for the first time an online multiplayer mode employing the Nintendo Wi-fi Connection service, as well as including a mission mode. It also features a map that displays the objects and characters present throughout the courses, making use of the DS' bottom screen. Mario Kart DS has been generally well received, especially by including innovations such as the online mode. As such, Mario Kart DS has earned various awards and acknowledgments.

Drivers
===A total of twelve characters (thirteen including Shy Guy) take part in the fifth installment of the Mario racing series. Eight can be chosen at the beginning, but the player must win gold trophies in Grand Prix mode to unlock more characters: ===