Mario Kart DS, 20 Years Later (A Retrospective)

Do you remember Mario Kart DS? This important entry in the iconic racing franchise is now OVER 20 YEARS OLD? That is INSANE! To celebrate, join me as I look back at the turning point from household staple to global phenomenon. I'll be discussing the innovations DS pioneered for the rest of Mario Kart's history, including features which have yet to return in a new game.

Does Mario Kart DS still hold up in 2025? Let's find out!

CHAPTERS
Intro - 0:00
History - 0:50
Innovations - 2:43
Nintendo WFC - 5:28
Tracks - 6:54
Battle Mode - 8:03
Download Play - 9:38
Characters - 11:13
Artstyle - 12:46
Conclusion - 14:36

Intro by @Tarvis260
Outro Animation by @matthewgaming2408
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ARTICLES REFERENCED
Nintendo WFC Shut Down - https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb

Old Nintendo Website Design (2006) - https://www.webdesignmuseum.org/galle...

MUSIC USED
Mario Kart DS - Main Menu
Mario Kart DS - Peach Gardens
Mario Kart DS - Delfino Square
HOME - We're Finally Landing
Mario Kart DS - Mission Mode
Mario Kart DS - WiFi Menu
Mario Kart DS - Waluigi Pinball/Wario's Stadium
Mario Kart DS - Battle Mode
Mario Kart DS - Options Menu
Mario Kart DS - Multiplayer Menu
Mario Kart DS - Airship Fortress
Mario Kart DS - Rainbow Road
Mario Kart World - Staff Credits (Mario Kart DS)
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