Nintendo DS :: Mario Kart DS Cheat Codes
Leaf CupWin a Gold trophy in the Shell Cup and Banana Cup to unlock the Leaf Cup for that class.
Lightning Cup
Win a Gold trophy in the Leaf Cup to unlock the Lightning Cup for that class.
Rainbow Cup
Beat all the Staff Ghost Data on the Retro tracks to unlock the Rainbow Cup in the Retro Grand Prix.
Star Cup
Win a Gold trophy in the Mushroom Cup and Flower Cup to unlock the Star Cup for that class.
Special Cup
Win a Gold trophy in the Star Cup to unlock the Special Cup for that class.
150cc Mirror Mode
Win all Gold trophies in all cups in the Retro Grand Prix 150cc class to unlock 150cc Mirror Mode.
Mission Mode mission 7
Get a 1 Star or greater rank on each level of missions 1 through 6 to unlock mission 7.
Bonus karts
Win a Gold trophy in all cups in the Nitro Grand Prix in the 100cc class to unlock a third kart for all characters. Win a Gold trophy in all cups in the Nitro Grand Prix in the 150cc class to unlock a total of seven karts for all characters. Win a Gold trophy in all cups in the Retro Grand Prix in the 150cc Mirror Class to unlock all karts for all characters.
Play as Daisy
Win a Gold trophy in all cups in the Nitro Grand Prix in the 50cc class to unlock Daisy.
Play as Dry Bones
Win a Gold trophy in all cups in the Retro Grand Prix in the 50cc class to unlock Dry Bones.
Play as R.O.B.
Win a Gold trophy in all cups in the Mirror Mode Nitro in the 150cc class to unlock R.O.B.
Play as Shy Guy
Play a Download Play game against another player to have the option to play as Shy Guy. Note: Shy Guy can only be used Download Play mode.
Play as Waluigi
Win a Gold trophy in all cups in the Retro Grand Prix in the 100cc class to unlock Waluigi.
Alternate ending sequence
Win all Gold trophies in all cups and classes to change the ending sequence.
Star next to name
Win all cups in all classes with a 1 Star or greater rank for a star to appear next to your name in Multiplayer mode and on the "Records" screen.
Development team ghost times
Successfully complete the indicated circuit with a time less than the target to unlock its development team ghost racer, with the corresponding best time:
- Nitro Cup: Airship Fortress: 2:10:000
- Nitro Cup: Bowser Castle: 2:20:000
- Nitro Cup: Cheep Cheep Beach: 1:45:000
- Nitro Cup: Delfino Plaza: 1:55:000
- Nitro Cup: Desert Hills: 1:35:000
- Nitro Cup: DK Pass: 2:15:000
- Nitro Cup: Figure-8 Circuit: 1:38:000 (1:36:481 best time)
- Nitro Cup: Luigi's Mansion: 2:00:000
- Nitro Cup: Mario Circuit: 1:57:000
- Nitro Cup: Peach Gardens: 1:53:000
- Nitro Cup: Rainbow Road: 2:17:000
- Nitro Cup: Shroom Ridge: 2:06:000
- Nitro Cup: Tick-Tock Clock: 1:55:000
- Nitro Cup: Walugi Pinabll: 2:24:000
- Nitro Cup: Wario Stadium: 2:15:000
- Nitro Cup: Yoshi Falls: 0:58:000
- Retro Cup: Baby Park: 0:55:000 (0:50:920 best time)
- Retro Cup: Banshee Boardwalk: 2:15:000
- Retro Cup: Bowser Castle 2: 1:53:000
- Retro Cup: Choco Island 2: 1:02:000
- Retro Cup: Choco Mountain: 2:16:000
- Retro Cup: Donut Plains 1: 1:09:000
- Retro Cup: Frappe Snowland: 2:09:000
- Retro Cup: Koopa Beach 2: 0:55:000
- Retro Cup: Luigi Circuit: 1:37:000 (1:29:759 best time)
- Retro Cup: Mario Circuit 1: 0:51:000
- Retro Cup: Moo Moo Farm: 1:18:000
- Retro Cup: Mushroom Bridge: 1:31:000
- Retro Cup: Peach Circuit: 1:13:000
- Retro Cup: Sky Garden: 1:45:000
- Retro Cup: Yoshi Circuit: 1:49:000
- Nitro Cup: Bowser Castle: 2:20:000
Skip credits
Press Select + Start to skip the credits to the congratulations screen.
Quick start
During the initial countdown, hold down the gas (A) about a half of a second to a second after the number "2" appears to get a large boost when the race starts. You may have to practice to get the correct timing.
Extra boost while driving
Press R to hop while turning or when making a turn. While you are sliding, or immediately beforehand, keep pressing Left then Right (or vice versa) to acquire a blue flame behind your kart. Release it to get a slight boost. If you keep pressing Left then Right (or vice versa) some more while you have the blue flame, you will get a red/orange flame for an even better boost. You may or may not notice the blue flame when getting the red/orange flame.
Higher jump
To jump higher when you are going over a jump, press R. This requires some practice and precise timing.
Save time with sandy pits
On any sandy pit on a curve that would normally slow you down, use a mushroom to cross over it.
Inflate balloons faster
Instead of holding Select, blow into the microphone. If you stop or go very slow in balloon battle, you can blow up your kart's balloons; however there is a limit on the top right. If you hold Select it will fill your balloon, but if you blow into the mic it works better. If you whistle into the mic it works even better.
Throw a banana peel forward
While throwing a banana peel, press Up.
Holding items behind you
While having a throwable item in your inventory, hold L or X to hold any throwable item behind you. This can protect you from oncoming opponent attacks from items that hit you from behind, such as red and green shells. You are also able to store another item in your inventory while holding your throwable item behind you.
Using the "?" boxes correctly
Use the following trick to help your chance of winning in almost all modes of play. When getting a "?" box, wait until you see another item box before planting it. If timed correctly, the "?" box that was laid down will be directly on top of where the original one was. If anyone tries to get it, they will not be able to tell it is a fake until they hit it.
Lighting bolt
On the DK Jungle Parkway, Royal Raceway, or Wario Stadium courses, use a lightning bolt just before someone reaches the jump. They should fall off the jump, costing them time. Do not use it when they are on the turbo pads because it will not affect them.
Shortcut in Bowser's Castle
When you get to the rotating floor, go around it all the way until you see the small entrance.
Shortcut in Delfino Square
Near the halfway point of the course, use a mushroom to cross the water and land on a dock. This is not easy, but saves a lot of time.
Shortcut in Sky Garden
When you get to the second green bridge, look to the left to see a cloud that goes across to the other track. Hop over it to get to it, then hop back off to avoid falling off. Note: This may require some practice.
Shortcut in Wario Stadium
This course is one of the longest in the game, but it has a shortcut that can cut a lot of time off your lap. It is possible to jump over the wall to the left of the starting line by using any one of the four small jumps there. Although you can make it over the wall without the assistance of any speed boosting item, a Mushroom or Mini-Turbo assist is helpful. Approach the wall at a high speed so that you are driving directly at it as you reach the peak of the small hill. Jump right before you hit the wall and you will fly over it. The timing requires some practice, but once you master it, it is not too difficult. It is also possible to jump back over the wall on the other side of the starting line, but the return jump is much more difficult and requires precise jump timing and aim.
Shortcut in Yoshi's Circuit
Just after the first two turns, go straight and you will see a gap in the wall. Hop over it to get ahead.
Shortcut in Yoshi's Valleys
This course is a tangle, as shown in the introductory map. However, there are a few shortcuts that will help you defeat just about anybody. Follow the course until you reach the maze part. Immediately go left and keep towards the left. The first shortcut is to stay left on the narrow part of the course. After doing that, you will hit a little checkered ledge, and see a large red and white sign on the left pointing to the right. This is the difficult part. Accelerate as fast as possible and stay to the far right. As soon as the rail on the left side ends, pull a hard left powerslide off the road. You will continue the powerslide onto the upcoming road after you land, and if done correctly, you will have shaved off at least ten seconds. This requires a lot of practice.
Retro mode courses
Banana Cup>
- Donut Plains 1: SNES
- Frappe Snowland: Nintendo 64
- Bowser Castle 2: Game Boy Advance
- Baby Park: GameCube
- Frappe Snowland: Nintendo 64
Leaf Cup
- Koopa Beach 2: SNES
- Choco Mountain: Nintendo 64
- Luigi Circuit: Game Boy Advance
- Mushroom Bridge: GameCube
- Choco Mountain: Nintendo 64
Lightning Cup
- Choco Island 2: SNES
- Banshee Boardwalk: Nintendo 64
- Sky Garden: Game Boy Advance
- Yoshi Circuit: GameCube
- Banshee Boardwalk: Nintendo 64
Shell Cup
- Mario Circuit 1: SNES
- Moo Moo Farm: Nintendo 64
- Peach Circuit: Game Boy Advance
- Luigi Circuit: GameCube
- Moo Moo Farm: Nintendo 64
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hi just wondering on single player then missions then level 1 then missions 1-8 how do i preform 4 power slide turbo boosts in 1 lap please help im really stuck please replie with this name thanks.
Hold r Then push ur dpad left and right till u see red flames