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After Nintendo of Japan, Europe throws in a few tidbits as well while talking about Mario Kart DS. USB dongle pricing and European releasedate inside...
Want to show off your skills? Then get excited as Mario Kart DS features both online and wireless multiplayer modes. By using the Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play feature, up to 8 players can link up with just one game card. Alternatively you can battle it out online with three other players either in the comfort of your own home using your existing Wi-Fi broadband; or in the High Street either at Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Access Points in store or at Nintendo Wi-Fi connection enabled public Wi-Fi hotspots. Never before has it been so easy to pick up a games console and challenge friends from all over the world for free!
Nintendo's unique new Friend Roster enables players to play online with their friends, all you need to do is set up a Friend Code by swapping a number with your friend, they will then be added to your Friend Roster and you can select to play with them online anytime, anywhere. Alternatively you can play with someone of a similar skill level. This is done seamlessly via Nintendo servers through the use of a skill mapping system to ensure the environment is open to users of all ages and skill levels.
The Nintendo DS's double screens are put to perfect use in Mario Kart DS, moving certain features such as the map onto the bottom screen, clearing the top solely for the fast paced action. Mario Kart DS also allows players to see what weapons their opponents have, thanks to a small symbol next to their faces on the lower screen. For the first time ever you will know what item to hang onto and what tricks your opponents have up their sleeves.
Following in the Mario Kart tradition, players must pick up items along the track such as power-ups which they can use to boost their own powers, mushrooms for a speed boost, a star to become invulnerable or shells, bombs and bananas to attack their opponents. Players can use these items to knock their opponents off the track and out of their way. These power ups can dramatically change the outcome of a race, so mastering these can give you the vital edge over your opponents.
Mario Kart DS provides excitement and challenges to keep players, both young and old, entertained and in the driving seat. This highly addictive, fun and fast paced racing game launches on the Nintendo DS in Europe on 25 November 2005, at the estimated retail price of around £30. Also launching on the same date is the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector which will enable players who have Broadband at home to join in the Wi-Fi fun. The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector will be priced at around £30 (about 45 euros).
Further details on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Access Points and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection public Wi-Fi hotspots will be announced soon.
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£30 is pretty expensive for a USB connector. But oh well. And looks like MKDS has now officially delayed two weeks. :(
£30 for the USB Connector?! Its only £15 on the Play.com website...
Perhaps the rumoured Mario Kart DS bundle will feature the dongle as well? :)
Maybe. I hope the USB Dongle STAYS at £15 on Play.com though. I'm NOT paying £30 for a tiny adapter. Wonder which I should get: Wireless Router or USB Dongle? Also, dennis, do you know whether the Conference in Japan is still taking place or not? Is there still more info to be revealed yet?
It's always been like that. Short electric cord: 1,50€ Nintendo OFFICIAL short electric cord with the logo (!) on it: 89,99€
Errr...electric cord? Wha?
DONGLE! That is such a cool word. Dongle!
I'd get the 'dongle' (cool word yes XD). I mean you can take it with you to play at someone else's house alot easier. And any US release for the 'dongle' or MKDS?
cool
I heard November 7th for Mario Kart in the US
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