Mario Kart DS is a kart racing game for the Nintendo DS that lets up to eight players compete via local wireless or online. Players choose from eight characters and race on 32 tracks, using items to gain advantage. The game features single-player Grand Prix, Time Trial, and Battle modes, as well as a robust multiplayer experience with voice chat. It was released in November 2005 and is noted for its innovative use of the DS's dual screens and Wi-Fi capabilities. The "Pak" version is a standard bundle of the game with a DS console, offering no additional content beyond the base game.