[GC] Mario Kart: DD - SPECIAL CUP TT CHALLENGE (See end of First Post)

[Bolch]

A lot of people feel Nintendo haven't done Mario Kart justice since the SNES version - and I for one believe them. However, if you've got Mario Kart stick it in your cube and select time trial mode. Pick a course and see what you can do - if you can beat one of these times you're on the leaderboard. It's that simple!

As you can see there are many unfilled spots so even the crappiest of times will get on the board at the moment.

Believe me when I say once you've got into this time trial competition you won't put Mario Kart down. I was disapointed after playing it for the first couple of days - now I've clocked up at least 100+ hours playing it :nuts: So fire up that Cube and get involved. Trust me, you'll regret it! ;)

Mario Kart: Double Dash Time Trials

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Luigi Circuit
1. 1'19"529, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'20"383, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'20"838, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'22"409, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
5. 1'22"715, oblig - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
6. 1'24"418, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
7. 1'25"159, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Bullet Kart
8. 1'25"762, SadMac - Koopa/King Boo - Koopa King
9. 1'28"247, charlie angel - Bowser/Baby Bowser - Bowser Kart
10. 1'29"182, Fatbloke - Bowser/Baby Bowser - Bowser Kart

Best Lap - 0'25"905, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'25"947, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'26"921, oblig - Toad/Toadette - Parade Kart
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Peach Beach
1. 1'11"984, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'12"064, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'13"520, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'15"692, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
5. 1'16"321, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
6. 1'17"041, SadMac - Koopa/Parakoopa - Bullet Blaster
7. 1'18"601, Paul Lynock - Koopa/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
8. 1'18"625, Unedibleapple - Paratooper/Diddy Kong - Bullet Kart
9. 1'19"775, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
10. 1'21"164, tbibic - Baby Mario/Baby Luigi - Barrel Train

Best Lap - 0'23"124, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'23"207, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'24"831, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
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Baby Park
1. 1'07"680, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'07"709, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'08"358, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'08"867, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Bullet Kart
5. 1'09"566, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
6. 1'10"187, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
7. 1'10"706, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
8. 1'10"917, oblig - koopa/Toadette - Barrel Train
9. 1'11"425, Indy - Toadette/Paratrooper - Parade Kart
10. 1'11"604, Doll - Toadette/Baby Luigi - Bullet Kart

Best Lap - 0'08"951, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'09"094, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'09"299, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Bullet Kart
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Dry Dry Desert
1. 1'39"436, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'39"650, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'39"864, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
4. 1'45"151, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Bullet Kart
5. 1'46"195, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
6. 1'49"629, oblig - Toad/Toadette - Parade Kart
7. 1'50"252, Paul Lynock - Koopa/Paratrooper - Barrel Trai
8. 1'52"782, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
9. 1'56"996, Xeon007 - Toad/Baby Luigi- Barrel Train
10. 1'59"622, D.E. - Bowser/Baby Bowser - Bowser Kart

Best Lap - 0'30"788, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'30"878, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'31"247, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
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Mushroom Bridge
1. 1'24"951, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'25"332, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'26"850, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'28"090, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
5. 1'29"804, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
6. 1'29"821, SadMac - Koopa/Paratroopa - Bullet Kart
7. 1'30"567, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Bullet Kart
8. 1'31"013, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
9. 1'31"957, Indy - Toadette/Paratroopa - Barrel Train
10. 1'32"600, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train

Best Lap - 0'27"614, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'27"744, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'28"584, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
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Mario Circuit
1. 1'33"378, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'33"747, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'33"945, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'37"294, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
5. 1'38"345, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
6. 1'40"922, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Bullet Kart
7. 1'42"198, Paul Lynock - Koopa/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
8. 1'42"807, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
9. 1'44"622, oblig - Toad/Toadette - Parade Kart
10. 1'45"980, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart

Best Lap - 0'29"638, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'29"894, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'30'863, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
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Daisy Cruiser
1. 1'43"874, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'44"103, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'44"967, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'49"514, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Bullet Kart
5. 1'50"572, iluz - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
6. 1'53"349, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
7. 1'54"333, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart
8. 1'54"610, oblig - Toad/Toadette - Parade Kart
9. 1'54"678, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toadette Kart
10. 2'03"243, Goblin - Toad / Toadette / Toad Kart

Best Lap - 0'34"009, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'34"064, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'35"973, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Bullet Kart
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Waluigi Stadium
1. 1'46"860, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'47"535, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'52"079, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'54"644, iluz - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
5. 1'55"012, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart
6. 1'56"528, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
7. 1'57"050, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
8. 2'00"867, d.boyd1uk - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
9. 2'02"326, Goblin - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
10. 2'07"914, Fatbloke - Wario/Baby Bowser - Bowser Kart

Best Lap - 0'34"356, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'34"554, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'38"495, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
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Sherbet Land
1. 1'19"460, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'20"162, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'21"385, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'22"581, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
5. 1'24"156, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
6. 1'25"446, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
7. 1'27"314, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart
8. 1'29"815, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
9. 1'37"943, d.boyd1uk - Unknown/Unknown - Unknown
10. 1"41"800, Goblin - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart


Best Lap - 0'25"336, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'26"115, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'26"912, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
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Mushroom City
1. 1'42"005, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'42"305, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'43"317, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'45"216, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
5. 1'46"886, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
6. 1'47"675, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
7. 1'50"159, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
8. 1'50"204, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Bullet Kart
9. 1'52"957, Indy - Toad/Paratrooper Parade Kart
10. 1'58"779, d.boyd1uk - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart


Best Lap - 0'33"430, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'33"798, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'34"294, iluz - Toad/Koopa - Bullet Kart
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Yoshi Circuit
1. 1'47"974, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'48"568, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 1'49"915, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'52"037, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
5. 1'52"980, CrackD0wn - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
6. 1'59"015, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
7. 1'59"475, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toadette Kart
8. 2'00''450, Paul Lynock - Koopa/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
9. 2'01"343, oblig - Toad/Toadette - Parade Kart
10. 2'01"487, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train

Best Lap - 0'34"555, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'34"701, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'36"431, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
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DK Mountain
1. 1'56"120, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 1'56"453, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
3. 2'01"100, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toad Kart
4. 2'02"658, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
5. 2'04"185, oblig - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
6. 2'13"020, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart
7. 2'13"575, Jay - Toad/Toadette - Toadette Kart
8. 2'17"021, iluz - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
9. 2"20"559, Goblin - Toad/Toadette - Toad Cart
10. 2'21"359, d.boyd1uk - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart

Best Lap - 0'37"737, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'38"331, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
3rd Best Lap - 0'39"741, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toadette Kart
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Wario Colosseum
1. 2'08"941, Bolch - Toad/Patarooper - Barrel Train
2. 2'10"345, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 2'16"158, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 2'18"348, iluz - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
5. 2'19"063, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart
6. 2'20"852, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toadette Kart
7. 2'24"235, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toad Kart
8. 2'34"719, Goblin - Toad / Toadette - Toad Kart
9. 2'35"835, Xeon007 - Baby Luigi/Baby Mario - Koopa Kart
10. 2'39"233, Fatbloke - Koopa/Parakoopa - Barrel Train

Best Lap - 1'04"210, Bolch - Toad/Patarooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 1'04"360, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 1'11"300, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toad Kart
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Dino Dino Jungle
1. 1'50"850, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
2. 1'52"107, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
3. 1'54"516, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 1'59"152, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart
5. 1'59"860, iluz - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
6. 2'03"195, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
7. 2'04"642, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toad Kart
8. 2'10"838, tbibic - Baby Mario/Baby Luigi - Barrel Train
9. 2'11"651, Xeon007 - Toad/Baby Luigi - Toad Kart
10. 2'21"936, Goblin - Toad / Toadette - Toad Kart

Best Lap - 0'35"707, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'36"293, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'41"403, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toad Kart
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Bowser's Castle
1. 2'29"724, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 2'31"490, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 2'31"938, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
4. 2'38"372, iluz - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
5. 2'40"129, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
6. 2'42"029, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Barrel Train
7. 2'45"425, bread - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
8. 2'52"642, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toadette Kart
9. 3"00"656, Goblin - Toad/Toadette - Toad Cart
10. 3'01"458, Fatbloke - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart

Best Lap - 0'49"213, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 0'49"286, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 0'51"740, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
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Rainbow Road
1. 3'08"896, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2. 3'10"876, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3. 3'10"905, iluz - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
4. 3'12"672, chris21 - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
5. 3'14"650, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toad Kart
6. 3'15"388, alex2 - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
7. 3'16"978, wonderfibre - Toad/Paratrooper - Toad Kart
8. 3'20''105, Xeon007 - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart
9. 3'20"404, Paul Lynock - Koopa/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
10. 3'20"615, Fatbloke - Toad/Toadette - Toad Kart

Best Lap - 1'01"758, Bolch - Toad/Paratrooper - Barrel Train
2nd Best Lap - 1'02"012, morleyian - Toad/Toadette - Barrel Train
3rd Best Lap - 1'03"955, msm13579 - Koopa/Toad - Toad Kart
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Rules
* Post your time, both drivers, and Kart in this thread (or email me)
* Your time won't be recorded if you don't include the above
* No Action Replay codes
* Any other rules? Suggest them in this thread

<CENTER>This weekends challenge</CENTER>
This weeks challenge, something slightly different. As there's a couple of gaps for all 4 special cup courses I want to see some times on these. So I'm looking for a sub 2'20 on Wario Colosseum, a sub 2'00 on Dino Dino Jungle, a sub 2'40 on Bowser Castle and a sub 3'15 on Rainbow Road. There should be enough variety there to keep you happy :D

[Kronik]

This better not be as easy as the N64 version.

[JimDriver2]

Dunno if this has been discussed in other threads, but I played a a demo of MK in GAME yesterday. I presume its an early version but i was very impressed, definitly gonna get it!

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by JimDriver2
Dunno if this has been discussed in other threads, but I played a a demo of MK in GAME yesterday. I presume its an early version but i was very impressed, definitly gonna get it!

The game is finished, so you may well have been playing the real deal...

All I can say is I'm praying Rainbow Road appears in a hidden 'Special Cup' they've not told us about.

I'm sure I've seen Rainbow Road in various screenshots
:confused:

[welshmatt]

When is it out?

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by welshmatt
When is it out?

Japan - 7th November
UK - 14th November
USA - 17th November

[ryonhilluk]

I would have expected a few more tracks than that.

Hopefully there will be some secret tracks to unlock.

[blakeyboy]

Role on 14th November:clap: :clap:

[Jay]

We get something before the Americans? Wayhey

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by Jay
We get something before the Americans? Wayhey

I'm pretty sure Wario World came out here a couple of days before the US got it as well.

[ryonhilluk]

What have we done to deserve getting it a few days before the yanks? :)

[KillerHERTZ]

Famitsu gave it 36/40!!!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Doll]

Will the PAL release have a 60hz option ?

Thanks.

[KillerHERTZ]

For an important realise like this, I would have thought so

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by Doll
Will the PAL release have a 60hz option ?

Thanks.

Nintendo will be shooting themselves somewhere more painful than the foot if it doesn't...

[Bolch]

There's secret characters now aswell!


Petey Pirana and Boo the Ghost

Photo at Lik-Sang.com (http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3179)

[Ono]

The Jap version is now shipping from Play-asia!! :clap:


Bloody postal strike is going to bugger things up though.:|

[rebeccajones]

Originally posted by Bolch
All I can say is I'm praying Rainbow Road appears in a hidden 'Special Cup' they've not told us about.


if you get gold in 50cc, 100cc and 150cc championships for each of the three standard cups, Special Cup will open up, which contains 4 new courses including Rainbow Road.

We played it quite a lot yesterday (what halloween party?) It took us about 4 hours to get gold in the everything apart from the 100cc/150xcc Special Cup.

[Bolch]

Originally posted by rebeccajones
if you get gold in 50cc, 100cc and 150cc championships for each of the three standard cups, Special Cup will open up, which contains 4 new courses including Rainbow Road.

We played it quite a lot yesterday (what halloween party?) It took us about 4 hours to get gold in the everything apart from the 100cc/150xcc Special Cup.

:eek:

Is Rainbow Road anygood? The N64 sucked balls really badly. The GBA one was OK, but I love the SNES one.

[KillerHERTZ]

The N64 one was longer than the M25, unless you knew the shortcut

[Kronik]

Review...

http://eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=53660

[Ono]

Originally posted by Kronik
Review...

http://eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=53660

That's fair enough IMHO.

I doubt any game EVER will be played as much as the original SNES version by me. I still play the bloody thing today FFS!!:eek:

[Bolch]

In my opinion, it's not a better game than the original Super Mario Kart, but it is the closest anyone's ever come, and one of the finest pieces of electronic entertainment ever developed.

TBH, I wasn't expecting it to be better than the SNES version, although IMHO Diddy Kong Racing has come closest to taking SMKs crown of kart racers. It'll be interesting to compare the 2.

[Deron]

Originally posted by Kronik
Review...

http://eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=53660

That's a great review. I'll have to check out Eurogamer a bit more if that's the standard of reviewing.

[Ono]

My copy should (fingers crossed) be here tomorrow. :thumbs:

[Phayze]

Come ooonnn GoblinDirect... Need more wavebirds at this rate...

[johnrevill]

Originally posted by Deron
That's a great review. I'll have to check out Eurogamer a bit more if that's the standard of reviewing.

I recommend that you do! I check it out several times a day. The reviews and articles are always spot on and are well written. Its a very UK focused site and offers fairly speedy up to date news items as well.

[tpr007]

has it arrived yet, Ono?

[Bapapapa]

Originally posted by Deron
That's a great review. I'll have to check out Eurogamer a bit more if that's the standard of reviewing. Agreed. Excellent review!! It even forced me into ordering it - wasn't gonna bother before.. :dork:

[d.boyd1uk]

Ordered mine for £22

Can't wait:clap:

[new]

Originally posted by d.boyd1uk
Ordered mine for £22

Can't wait:clap:

If it was from LX I think you have just orderd "Mario Kart" which is a GBA SP game & not "Mario Kart: Double DASH!!" which is a gamecube game.

[Ono]

Originally posted by tpr007
has it arrived yet, Ono?

Alas no. :(

I can only presume that the Post Office is having great trouble delivering the larger (ie. bigger than letters) mail as all I have had recently is letters and junkmail.

I'm not a happy person at all.:mad:

[Ono]

MarioKart just turned up!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Bolch]

Originally posted by Ono
MarioKart just turned up!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I'll be round in 10 minutes :nuts:

[Ono]

Just had an hour or so playing single player and 2-player GP vs the Missus. :D (Bolch won't get here til about 9pm tonight :nuts: ). Got through 50 cc Mushroom and Flower ups so far. Pretty easy as you would expect 50cc to be.

Hugely enjoyable is my view so far.

The game is mariokart in every sense of the word. It plays as you would expect a MK game to play. Handling is responsive with the Wavebirds I use and all the familiar weapons/powerups and characters are there.

Not sure what the 2 player in a Kart does to the gameplay still though in terms of strategy but the animations are hilarious.

Graphically and sonically it mirrors the syle of Mario Sunshine with the whole theme of the presentation etc being based around the antics of Delfino Island. Some would say this is not good enough, but I like the consistency of it all. I only played full screen and 2 player split screen and noticed no discernable drop in the graphics or frame rate when doing so. Haven't tried 4 player yet.

The tracks are varied and fun to play. I've always preferred the simpler tracks of past MK games and there are a few good ones here. There is a homage to Mario Sunshine, Mario 64 as well as the old Bowser dirt track from MK64 where HUGE jumps are the order of the day. I haven't been able to exploit any of the shortcuts yet but I have seen several alternative routes on all the tracks.

One thing that the MK series never ever had was a race replay and as far as I can see it's the same here. :( I can understand why - there is so much going on in each race with weapons being fired off all over the place it would have been very difficult to implement, but it is also because of these crazy races where anything can (and does) happen that it would have been nice to look back at a race to take the **** out of your opponents :D

I have the Japanese version which has Jap menus but they are all pretty standard options and very similar to past incarnations so no problems with the menus.


Out for the PAL market on Friday 14th. Go get it.

[Way_2_FAT]

The warp pipe project is now starting to test the Jap Mario Kart using the broadband adaptor and their software. :thumbs:


http://www.warppipe.com/

[Ono]

I may keep hold of the Jap version then even when my USA version turns up. :thumbs:

Anyway, played 4 player split screen just now and it retains all speed and most of the detail. Far more so than F-Zero GX does so another :thumbs:

Also the Battle game is now much more similar to the original SNES version and is also a barrel of laughs. Shame they took out the jump function so have to use green shells or banana skins to counteract those dreaded red shells. :D

[bigup]

Originally posted by new
If it was from LX I think you have just orderd "Mario Kart" which is a GBA SP game & not "Mario Kart: Double DASH!!" which is a gamecube game.

anyone confirm this?

[lettuce]

IS there going to be a new diddy kong racing game released?

[KeyserSoze]

yeah thats what im wondering, one player on Diddy kong is much better.

[Phayze]

Ono - don't spose you can see if there's a widescreen option, and if it's prog scan compatable can you?

[morleyian]

I presume it's freeloader friendly :thumbs:

[DM]

Originally posted by lettuce
IS there going to be a new diddy kong racing game released?


It was canned when rare jumped ship afaik. There's no chance.

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by Phayze
Ono - don't spose you can see if there's a widescreen option, and if it's prog scan compatable can you?

There's no widescreen option - dunno about Prog scan though.

[Phayze]

Originally posted by charlie angel
There's no widescreen option

BUGGER - what a waste...

[Ono]

Heh :)

Just found out on NTSC that if you beat the recommended times for each course (go to Courses at the Mariokart Homepage (http://www.mariokart.com/launch/home.html)) on Time Trial Mode you unlock ghosts of the MK staff times meaning you get to race against the developers. :thumbs:


I'm still in about 1 second off the recommended time on Luigi Circuit but once I learn how to do corner boosts I'll be in there!!


Managed to unlock a few new Karts so far from winning GP modes.


Oh, and the Battle mode is brilliant! Reminds me of the SNES version more than the N64 version and the top 4 player fun in Ono's household this weekend. :)

[Bleeders]

Originally posted by Ono
I may keep hold of the Jap version then even when my USA version turns up. :thumbs:

Anyway, played 4 player split screen just now and it retains all speed and most of the detail. Far more so than F-Zero GX does so another :thumbs:

Also the Battle game is now much more similar to the original SNES version and is also a barrel of laughs. Shame they took out the jump function so have to use green shells or banana skins to counteract those dreaded red shells. :D

Glad I'm not the only one with both the JPN and US version on order. :D

[Ono]

Originally posted by Bleeders
Glad I'm not the only one with both the JPN and US version on order. :D
Innit? :D

[lettuce]

Is the warp pipe project very similar to xbconnect for the xbox then?

[GCfreako]

Anyone tried it on a US cube via Freeloader? Does it work?

[Ono]

Originally posted by GCfreako
Anyone tried it on a US cube via Freeloader? Does it work?

Tried which version? - the Jap one?

[morleyian]

The Jap version does work as confirmed by Lik-Sang.

[GCfreako]

yeah Jap.
I guess the EUR version won't work either

[morleyian]

Originally posted by GCfreako
yeah Jap.
I guess the EUR version won't work either

Er....I said it DOES work so there's no reason why the EUR/US (on UK machine) ones won't ;)

[GCfreako]

I think I drank a bit too much tonight
:blah:

[jonpeat]

Rumour is that PAL won't work on a US or Jap machine with Freeloader.

[GCfreako]

I guess we will only find out when it comes out

[morleyian]

Originally posted by jonpeat
Rumour is that PAL won't work on a US or Jap machine with Freeloader.

(prays that isn't true :eek: )

[benjamyn]

if you buy the mario kart black cube pak, you get a black cube and a pad plus Mario kart double dash PLUS!!!! a zelda bonus disc with 4 full games which are zelda: majora's mask (n64) zelda: orcina of time (n64) zelda (nes) zelda 2: the adventure of link (nes) plus a demo of the wind waker, only for £99.99!!!!!!

this is a MUST buy if u luved mario kart and zelda,!!!!:clap: :D

[Way_2_FAT]

I take it everyone has signed up to the warp pipe forums right? :clap:

http://www.warppipe.com/forum/

[Ono]

Time Trial Mode :D

I remember getting blisters from the SNES version cutting milliseconds off my times. At one stage I swore I had the fastest times in the world on Mario Circuit 1 - until I saw some of the Jap scores :eek:

Anyway, Luigi Circuit is the course I've been trying.

Best times (off the top of my head) are about:

1min30 for race
29 sec best lap.

Some of the guys at NTSC UK beat that easily though. :(

[Tom Whitaker]

"It is flawed, despite exercising the highest standards for the most part, and now, after so much backchat from my journo chums, even I'm starting to question if it couldn't do with an extra burst of speed. With more battle tracks, a few more actual racetracks and four-player Grand Prix mode - and let us not forget Internet play, for those of us who will never have all the equipment to make use that tantalising LAN mode - Double Dash would almost certainly qualify for the top score. As it is, at times it's a hair's breadth away, and you're doing yourself a massive disservice if you don't race out and buy this the second it's available."


Eh? There IS 4-player Grand Prix, right?

[Ono]

Originally posted by Tom Whitaker
Eh? There IS 4-player Grand Prix, right?
Yep. :thumbs:

[Bolch]

7.9/10 at IGN (http://cube.ign.com/articles/458/458922p1.html) :eek:

[morleyian]

Originally posted by Tom Whitaker
With...four-player Grand Prix mode....


Eh? There IS 4-player Grand Prix, right?

Eyesight going Tom? :suspect: ;)

[The Dude]

Originally posted by Bolch
7.9/10 at IGN (http://cube.ign.com/articles/458/458922p1.html) :eek:

Now that is a huge surprise as they usually hand out 9.5/10 ratings like they are going out of fashion.

[Bolch]

Originally posted by The Dude
Now that is a huge surprise as they usually hand out 9.5/10 ratings like they are going out of fashion.

Ironically enough that's what they gave Mario Kart on the GBA which IMHO is the best MK game out there (Although I've not played this 7.9 beauty yet)

[GCfreako]

It looks like a fair review. If it hasn't improved that much over MarioKart64 then it deserves this score.

[Goragio]

Originally posted by GCfreako
It looks like a fair review. If it hasn't improved that much over MarioKart64 then it deserves this score.

Mario Kart 64 runs at sub-30 frames per second in single-player. Double Dash runs at 60.

Mario Kart 64 runs around 15 frames per second in four-player. Double Dash runs at 60.

Mario Kart 64 displayed at a 320x240 resolution. Double Dash runs at 640x480 with support for progressive scan display.

[GCfreako]

And how fast would MKDD run on an N64?

Surely the comparisons can't be on fps but have to be on the features of the game and the way it plays.

[KeyserSoze]

do you collect coins to gain top speed in DD ?

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by KeyserSoze
do you collect coins to gain top speed in DD ?

Nope.

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by charlie angel
Nope.

:cry:


that was the one thing i didnt lke about 64.

although the tracks on DD looks so cool

:thumbs:

[bigup]

My local Game store has MK DD in stock, saw loads in tw window behind the counter.

[infestedsicness]

My bundle pack has been dispatched via Royal Mail first class delivery today, so should be with me tomorrow or Friday at the latest. Can't wait :D

[Marcw]

Got my copy today - I'm just about to head downstairs for the grand first go. :)

[KeyserSoze]

anyone know if the £99.99 bundle applies instore with non preorder and with Zelda disc ?

[Borofan]

Originally posted by Bolch
Ironically enough that's what they gave Mario Kart on the GBA which IMHO is the best MK game out there (Although I've not played this 7.9 beauty yet)

I thought Mario Kart on the gba was far too slow.
I much preferred Krazy Racers and the brilliant F-Zero Advance.

[GCfreako]

So are Game selling it already or not?

[bigup]

Originally posted by GCfreako
So are Game selling it already or not?

not sure about selling it mate

i saw loads of copies in the glass cabinent and also the mario kart hanging poster which had a time count down had been turned off, so i only presume that they were selling it.

[Ono]

Most of the boxes are display copies.

Neither Game nor Gamestation were selling it where I am although both had loads stacked up behind the counter ready to be sold.

[johnrevill]

I've pre-ordered a copy from my local game. I paid 99p to get the 'limited edition version'. I get the 99p back when I collect the game (sadly I can't make it until monday!)

Apparently the ltd edition version comes in a metal tin with some other bits and bobs (not a Zelda disc I don't think!).

[Bolch]

Originally posted by Borofan
I thought Mario Kart on the gba was far too slow.
I much preferred Krazy Racers and the brilliant F-Zero Advance.

I thought speed wise it was alright. The main selling point though is the sheer number of tracks and the elusive triple star rating on all courses.

In terms of content GBA MK is king. Was hoping for some kind of coin collecting, rank checking on this like the GBA but it appears not to be there.

[Ono]

No coin collecting in MK DD no.

[haxtond]

It's Thursday 13th, will anywhere be selling it yet?

Everywhere had Pro Evo 3 a day early!!

[jonpeat]

I imagine indies will be..

[KeyserSoze]

why did they decide to scrap the coin collecting ?

it was a cool part of the gameplay.

playing MK64 was so boring (unless its multiplayer)

[Bolch]

Amazon have just shipped mine :clap:

Not looking forward to it as much as I was, which I'm hoping means I won't be too disapointed if it turns out to be crap :|

[GCfreako]

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
It works on US Cube with Freeloader!!!!!!!!


http://www.chrismarshall.net/freeloader/

[DavidBrent]

Got mine this morning from Gameplay!! :clap:

[morleyian]

Gamesplanet better deliver it tomorrow or I'll be :brickwall

[GCfreako]

Has anyone pre ordered from game's website and received it?

[infestedsicness]

Originally posted by GCfreako
Has anyone pre ordered from game's website and received it?

I pre-predered from Game and haven't got it yet, though it was shipped yesterday. I'm expecting it tomorrow though as my memory card took 2 days to arrive as well. No idea why they sent them seperate though.

[infestedsicness]

It's just come, though I'm sure the woman didn't ring the bell or knock, just psoted a thing. But I heard the van :nuts: . Now once I've finished this Smackdown match I'll set it up....

[infestedsicness]

Opened it up and found 2 free Star Wars games as well!!! Shame I don't like Star Wars. Think these will be sold...

Edit: Its also a black cube, not purple.....this just gets better and better.

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by infestedsicness
Opened it up and found 2 free Star Wars games as well!!! Shame I don't like Star Wars.

:nuts:

what games were they ?

[infestedsicness]

Errrr......

Star Wars Bounty Hunter and Star Wars The Clone Wars.

I've been reading somewhere on here Asda don't mind you taking them back without a receipt......

[morleyian]

I've decided if my game hasn't shipped within the next few hours I'm gonna cancel and buy in-store tomorrow (which I have not done for a VERY long time but this is worth it ;) ! ) Which retailer would be the cheapest if purchasing in-store? HMV? Game? Anyone else?

[GCfreako]

Try Woolies or Gamestation

[infestedsicness]

Just thought I'd let people know as well, the Zelda disk is 60HZ only, and so won't play on some TV's.

Lucky I bought a new TV for my Gamecube....

[morleyian]

Originally posted by GCfreako
Try Woolies or Gamestation

Thanks, will do.

[haxtond]

so is anywhere selling it today? (Thursday)

I'll be in the lash aftrer work tommorow, and am bound to leave it at the pub.

[morleyian]

Yeah, what he said. Late shopping tonight so am interested to see if any retailers are letting us purchase it 24hrs early :suspect:

[Way_2_FAT]

My copy was shipped by Amazon today via cheapo super saver delivery, it should arrive by Monday or Tuesday according to the order status. :|

[mikegray]

All of my super-saver games have arrived the day after posting...

[mardyChris]

It was on the shelves and priced up in EB doncaster just now. £37.99 with reward card

[jonpeat]

Gamestation in Glagsow always seems to sell on the Wednesday of the week of release....with ProEvo it was Tuesday!!!?!??! Don't know about MK though 'cos I haven't been into town but I would have thought it would be easy to get tonight.....in GLasgow anyways.

[morleyian]

Oh well, nowhere in Kingston seems to be selling it so I guess it's gonna have to be purchased tomorrow morning @ Argos (Game=£39.99, Argos=£37.99). Woolies (Kingston) I can't even find the gamecube stuff but I'll go to the local store in Surbiton tomorrow and see how much it is then.

[Doll]

Amazon haven't shipped mine yet :cry:

[Jay]

Originally posted by infestedsicness
Just thought I'd let people know as well, the Zelda disk is 60HZ only, and so won't play on some TV's.

Lucky I bought a new TV for my Gamecube....
Presumably you're talking about the 'bonus' disc, which sounds the same as the one in WindWaker - which I've already got so no loss there if this isn't the bonus set :)

[Phayze]

:cry: I want my USA copy...

[Evade]

Nope no joy at Game Victoria station or my local Blockbusters :| ,oh well back to the Xbox for another night:)

[morleyian]

Does anyone know if the prices on the Woolworths site are the same as in-store? £34.99 on the site but am not sure whether it would be that cheap if I bought it at the store tomorrow?

[wonderfibre]

has anyones's cube & mario bundles from amazon shipped yet?

[bigup]

go into game and tell them to price match their website, i think this works :)

also for those of you who have the game, is the broadband adapter only for playing with another GC's or is it a proper online game aswell?

[Tom Whitaker]

It's LAN only according to the manual - it was out in Virgin Piccadilly Circus.

About to play but only have 2 pads - the manual seems to suggest that you can have 4 player individual races, 4 people playing Grand Prix in co-operative mode (2 karts, 4 characters) but no 4 player spilt screen Grand Prix.

Is this definitely the case? :oh-hum:

[Si b]

Well staffords game shops all sold early, cheapest was £34.99 from a place called discs and disks, but one thing of intrest was the gamestation's ones were in Gold Slip Cases with mario and luigi (i think on the front) not sure if these are limited to gamestations tho. I think they were 37.99 or 38.99 in there

[Ono]

You can have 3 or 4 player split screen races.

These races only have the 3 or 4 human teams on and no cpu players.

You can have 2 player FULL GP mode though.


As for online play there has already been mention on this thread regarding some unofficial tunnelling software being worked on to go with the BB modem.

[morleyian]

Originally posted by bigup
go into game and tell them to price match their website, i think this works :)



only £32.99 on the site (£7 cheaper than in-store) so can anyone confirm tonight whether or not this will actually work?

[spe@rmint]

Originally posted by bigup
go into game and tell them to price match their website, i think this works :)

also for those of you who have the game, is the broadband adapter only for playing with another GC's or is it a proper online game aswell?


there are two projects working on online play.

heres one

http://www.warppipe.com






:wave:

[morleyian]

Originally posted by bigup
go into game and tell them to price match their website, i think this works :)


Every week we compare our top chart titles against other Web sites to ensure we continue to bring you great prices as well as the convenience of buying Online. For this reason there may be differences between prices on this site to those in our store chain, where the strategy is to price competitively in the local market. In instances where our Online price is lower than in one of our stores, that store is not able to match the Online price.



I guess it doesn't work then :(

[bigup]

damn, im sure i read somewhere that the price match works.

just been playing this and is very good indeed :) not playe dmulti player as of yet, just the 50cc, brings back alot of fun memories hehe.

shame the power slide hasnt got a jump function, im always looking for the jump when powersliding, guess its a habit,

also the turbo boost at the lights is still there (got to time it right), very cool :) aswell as the shooting back wards the weapons (hold back and release weapon for it to get sent behind)

i like the idea of swaping drivers so both can hold a weapon each

£22 from littwoods, money well spent, hours of fun :)

[Damage Inc]

Is that littlewoods instore or online? If instore I might pop into slough tomorrow and have a look.

[morleyian]

Originally posted by bigup


£22 from littwoods, money well spent, hours of fun :)

why oh why didn't i believe this offer when it was originally posted? (thought it was too good to be true :brickwall ) want it tomorrow so am not gonna order online at this late stage (even if it means me forking out £15 more :nuts: )

[jonopow]

Went and ordered MK:DD from Amazon about an hour ago and now its already been dispatched.

Can't wait for it to get here now.

[Jay]

It's HERE!!!!

Way to go Amazon :D

[DavidBrent]

Especially good fun in 2-player co-op mode! The girlfriend's over at the moment, and we were taking turns driving and shooting, working our way through the cups..... anyone else finding Sherbet Land particularly hard?!!!

[bozman]

Originally posted by Jay
It's HERE!!!!

Way to go Amazon :D

Jay did you get your shipping confirmation yesterday?

I pre-ordered mine ages ago and just got my shipping confirmation now...

I really hope this is waiting for me when I get back as I've had shipments arrive form Amazon before they've shipped on my account before :norty:

[Dave B]

Just picked this up from GameStation and it doesn't work with Freeloader 1.06b and Datel won't upgrade my Freeloader to 1.06B. They say I have to buy the latest version :(

Dave

[bozman]

Originally posted by Dave B
Just picked this up from GameStation and it doesn't work with Freeloader 1.06b and Datel won't upgrade my Freeloader to 1.06B. They say I have to buy the latest version :(

Dave

I think it's impossible for them to upgrade from 1.6b to 1.6b :lol:

I presume you're running it on a US cube with freeloader 1.4?

Not sure what to suggest really as you've opened the game now so gamestation won't take it back unless of course they have 30 day (?) guarantee like Game does...

Other option is to pick up Action Replay with freeloader built in (and allows you to input codes for future games that try to stop it working) and flog the 1.4..

[Jay]

Originally posted by bozman
Jay did you get your shipping confirmation yesterday?

I pre-ordered mine ages ago and just got my shipping confirmation now...

I really hope this is waiting for me when I get back as I've had shipments arrive form Amazon before they've shipped on my account before :norty:
Yeah, yesterday. And I only ordered a couple of days ago

Been playing for a couple of hours. At first, I just wasn't getting into it, and didn't think it would last. I didn't like the 2 player thing, and it was just stupid and annoying.

But could I put it down? No, I've been sitting and playing for the last 5 hours without stopping, and I'm starting to enjoy it. And the tracks just get better and better. DK Mountain is absolutely brilliant :clap:

[Dave B]

Originally posted by bozman
I think it's impossible for them to upgrade from 1.6b to 1.6b :lol:

Let's all laugh at bozman :lol:

I presume you're running it on a US cube with freeloader 1.4?

No actually am trying it on 1.06b but the latest version is 1.06B

Dave

[bozman]

Originally posted by Dave B
Let's all laugh at bozman :lol:

I presume you're running it on a US cube with freeloader 1.4?

No actually am trying it on 1.06b but the latest version is 1.06B

Dave

LOL

Interesting version control datel use..

What does B do that b doesn't

[GCfreako]

Originally posted by bozman
I think it's impossible for them to upgrade from 1.6b to 1.6b :lol:

I presume you're running it on a US cube with freeloader 1.4?

Not sure what to suggest really as you've opened the game now so gamestation won't take it back unless of course they have 30 day (?) guarantee like Game does...

Other option is to pick up Action Replay with freeloader built in (and allows you to input codes for future games that try to stop it working) and flog the 1.4..

Dude 1.06B doesn't convert mario kart as well.
Tried both 1.06b and 1.06B.

Only 1.04 and AR 1.08 can convert it

[GCfreako]

http://www.chrismarshall.net/freeloader/

DaveB have u tried swapping using Method 2?

[morleyian]

How many versions of the AR are there? (hope I have 1.08 :thumbs: )

Also has everyone else got a red case with their Mario Kart? (wish it was black like all my other cases :brickwall )

[GCfreako]

No idea. Any place selling the old Freeloader 1.04?

[morleyian]

Originally posted by GCfreako
No idea. Any place selling the old Freeloader 1.04?

Ebay? Might as well get your order in for the US version as it would be more convenient to have that anyway (I've just done but still hope my AR will allow me to play the UK version over the coming week or so).

[Dave B]

Searching on Google people reckon it defo works with 1.06B.

Think am gonna just go out and buy a PAL cube, at least no more worries and some of my other games will finally be in colour :)

Dave

[GCfreako]

I've already pre ordered the US version. I've bought the PAL version today just to play it until my US copy arrives.

Shame Game didn't have any AR today :(

Dave B don't buy a Pal cube, it's pointless. Just wait a few more days for the US release.

[Dave B]

Originally posted by GCfreako
Dave B don't buy a Pal cube, it's pointless. Just wait a few more days for the US release.

Kids have other games though like Wrestlemania X8 which is B&W, they want the new WrestleMania for Xmas and I have no idea if it will work or if it will be in colour.

When we are out they want a game from a shop and I won't buy it in case it doesn't have a 60hz option, hence will be in B&W :(

Dave

[Way_2_FAT]

Received my copy today, just having a go now... :D

[morleyian]

Damn, my AR doesn't play it! Gotta wait 'til the US version is shipped & arrives I guess :oh-hum: Surely the AR has codes to get around this new region protection? (or doesn't it work like that :ignore: )

[Way_2_FAT]

Originally posted by GCfreako
Dude 1.06B doesn't convert mario kart as well.
Tried both 1.06b and 1.06B.

Only 1.04 and AR 1.08 can convert it

Wait, doesn't version "B" supercede version "b", maybe they are right, Datel can't do anything... :nuts:

[new]

Got it today WITH Amazons free shiping option & it rocks:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Now I know whay I didnt buy a PS2:thumbs:

[bobwindy]

my action replay plays, it but it will only load if i select the region via the "y" button before swapping

[morleyian]

Originally posted by bobwindy
my action replay plays, it but it will only load if i select the region via the "y" button before swapping

:notworthy :notworthy you beauty!! didn't realise that did the trick :clap:

[GCfreako]

Does everything work fine then? No colour/save game problems?
How about network?

[morleyian]

Originally posted by GCfreako
Does everything work fine then? No colour/save game problems?


no problems as yet, will let ya know if i experience any.

[Dave B]

Excellent game but found it a little easy so far. Really enjoyed it on the GBA and N64 and so far it looks like they have got it spot on.

Bought a PAL cube in the end, took my game back and sawpped it for the MK pack which included the extra Zelda disc and a nice gold box to put the game into :)

Dave

[Ono]

It gets far more challenging on 100cc and 150cc - some would say to the point of feeling cheated.

Persevere though and you'll unlock some nice things.:)

As for the Gold Box - do you mean a gold slipcase?

[Chief Wiggum]

It's annoying the way that the same computer controlled karts finish in pretty much the same order every race. If you finish 1st in 3 races and have a mare in another you can almost guarantee that the kart that finished 2nd behind you in the 3 you won will win the other one.

I think that makes sense :)

[Ono]

Yeah, that's my only complaint about the game - but isn't that like in,say, real life motor racing where you are bound to have on team better than the others?

The problem is less if you have 2 human players though cos the other player normally throws a spanner in the works. :D

[bigup]

i was looking forward to a similar battle stage as Mk64, where you have 3 levels on each of the blocks, now that was a cracking stage!

i think the battle stages in MK:DD arent all that:| quite small, no where to hide:suspect:

[Dave B]

Originally posted by Ono
It gets far more challenging on 100cc and 150cc - some would say to the point of feeling cheated.

Persevere though and you'll unlock some nice things.:)

As for the Gold Box - do you mean a gold slipcase?

Yeah it's getting harder now, had real trouble on some of the later stages even on 50cc.

Yeah the gold box is the slip case.

Dave

[pjg]

Is this game as good as the SNES version?

I have read the review over at ign and it makes the game sound pretty average and nowhere near as good as the original :(

[fivebyfive]

Originally posted by pjg
Is this game as good as the SNES version?

I have read the review over at ign and it makes the game sound pretty average and nowhere near as good as the original :(

IGN reviews are rubbish, try Eurogame for reviews

I got MK: DD and it's very very good :thumbs:

[Ono]

You can't really compare it to the SNES version.

I doubt any game EVER will be as good as that!

It's can be compared to the N64 version though and I think it is much much better.

I'm trying to win golds on all GPs at the moment to unlokc the secret tracks and cars. The new cars in particular are needed to get good Time Trial scores.

[Muddy Mudskipper]

Originally posted by Chief Wiggum
It's annoying the way that the same computer controlled karts finish in pretty much the same order every race. If you finish 1st in 3 races and have a mare in another you can almost guarantee that the kart that finished 2nd behind you in the 3 you won will win the other one.

That's pretty much what happened in the SNES version. Less so on the N64 because of the ridiculous power-ups.

[nsb]

Originally posted by fivebyfive
IGN reviews are rubbish, try Eurogame for reviews

I got MK: DD and it's very very good :thumbs:

I never trust IGN reviews, but after looking at Gamespot's video review , they gave it a 7.9 aswell. I have always trusted Gamespot

[jedirobbie]

Orderd my Mario Kart on Thursday night, around 1am.

Arrived this morning!! Good ol' Amazon!!!

Right, for the first time in a while, I'm gonna log off the net, and go play Mario!! :clap:

[Alastair]

Can also get the GAMECUBE MARIO KART DOUBLE DASH LTD ED PAK & 2 FREE GAMES from Game for £99

Free games are STAR WARS BOUNTY HUNTER & CLONE WARS

http://shop.game.net/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=10112&mid=322619

[lycanthrope on the loose]

So how does time trial work if there's no records, or is that something unique freeloader has done?

Mutiplayer battle modes are pretty crap, which is dissapointing and mostly helped by the shocking stages.

'Flat' look of the courses is a bit lame too..

[lycanthrope on the loose]

So how does time trial work if there's no records, or is that something unique freeloader has done?

Mutiplayer battle modes are pretty crap, which is dissapointing and mostly helped by the shocking stages.

'Flat' look of the courses is a bit lame too..

[bigup]

Originally posted by lycanthrope on the loose


Mutiplayer battle modes are pretty crap, which is dissapointing and mostly helped by the shocking stages.



my thoughts aswell mate! they could of made us some better stages! maybe multi storey blocks like MK64:cry:

[Ono]

Originally posted by lycanthrope on the loose
So how does time trial work if there's no records, or is that something unique freeloader has done?


No records?:confused:

Mine has records for all courses. Nice fast times populate them too.

You can also save mulitple ghosts to race against later on every course and if you beat the suggested times (see the official website) you unlock the staff ghosts where you can race against dev team times.

[Doll]

Amazon still haven't shipped mine :mad: :cry:

[Wolfman]

Originally posted by Doll
Amazon still haven't shipped mine :mad: :cry:

Surprised about that TBH. I ordered it from Amazon.co.uk yesterday and they shipped it today so expecting it Monday / Tuesday here....yay

[mythuk]

has anyone tried it online yet then?

[Way_2_FAT]

No, the warp pipe beta ain't out until near the end of the year... :|

[GCfreako]

are they still taking testers?

[mythuk]

doh, i thought the alpha let you get online. ah well it'll be worth the wait i guess!

[Way_2_FAT]

The latest alpha version does but it's only made available to the testers...

[Jay]

Originally posted by lycanthrope on the loose
Mutiplayer battle modes are pretty crap, which is dissapointing and mostly helped by the shocking stages.
I agree. Luigi's mansion is good though

[KeyserSoze]

i suck, i cant even come first on any track in 100cc :nuts: :gag:

[morleyian]

Originally posted by KeyserSoze
i suck, i cant even come first on any track in 100cc :nuts: :gag:

:D can come first but rarely, still trying to get my first gold trophy in 100CC having completed 50CC. spent most of my time trial play on baby park with the koopas driving. 1:17:960 current best but still room for improvement (aiming for the 1:14:000 time to unlock the staff ghost).

[Ono]

I've unlocked the extra GP. :thumbs:

[morleyian]

Originally posted by Ono
I've unlocked the extra GP. :thumbs:

How's Bowser's castle lookin? :thumbs: (was my fave course on the n64 :) )

[Way_2_FAT]

I won a GP and it said I've unlocked Luigi's Mansion but can't seem to find it... :nuts:

[morleyian]

Originally posted by Way_2_FAT
I won a GP and it said I've unlocked.....

I would spoiler that if I were you ;)

[Ono]

Originally posted by morleyian
time trial play on baby park with the koopas driving. 1:17:960 current best

My best on that is:

1'15"612

Best lap:

10"123



With DK and Baby Kong.

[Ono]

I dunno if this is total BS or what, but a rumour is going around that the following are hidden in Mario Kart DD:

Mario 64 & MarioKart (SNES)


:eek: :suspect:

Doubt it's true though. :|

[Dave B]

Need to get a memory card so I can start keeping the cars I unlock, don't fancy formatting my JAP or US ones :(

Also will you have to pay to play online ?

Dave

[morleyian]

Originally posted by Ono
My best on that is:

1'15"612

Best lap:

10"123



With DK and Baby Kong.

Are the lap times affected by whether the game is US/JAP or PAL and whether the game is in 50 or 60Hz mode btw?

PS. I'm not using those reasons as an excuse as to why Ono is over 2 secs faster than me ;)

[Ono]

I'm not sure about that bit mate. I don't it's got anything to do with it. Just my skill :D

What I will say is that someone over at NTSC has got a time of 1 min 10 secs for the same course. :eek:

I think you need to unlock one specific car to get really good times. I haven't got the one they are all using yet.

[Way_2_FAT]

Originally posted by Dave B
Also will you have to pay to play online ?

Dave

It'll be free once the warp pipe software is released sometime towards the end of the year, barring any delays of course. :suspect:

[Jay]

Originally posted by Way_2_FAT
I won a GP and it said I've unlocked [snip] but can't seem to find it... :nuts:
It's a battle-mode arena
Originally posted by Dave B
Need to get a memory card so I can start keeping the cars I unlock, don't fancy formatting my JAP or US ones :(
I don't think it takes up any extra memory. I've unlocked at least half of the settings, and it's not using up any extra. You only need the extra mem for storing ghosts

[morleyian]

Originally posted by Ono
My best on that is:

1'15"612

Best lap:

10"123



With DK and Baby Kong.

Trying that now with your combo and currently my best times are:

1'15"759

Best lap:

10"196

Gettin there.... :thumbs:

EDIT: This can be the first forum's time trial comp, DK & Diddy Kong (using their kart). Best times on Baby Park. Everyone else feel free to post your times (if they're good enough :nuts: )

[morleyian]

Into the 1"14s we go :) (now to unlock the staff ghost....)

[KeyserSoze]

what is the staff ghost ?

[morleyian]

Originally posted by KeyserSoze
what is the staff ghost ?

the ghosts of the creme de la creme lap times done by the staff of nintendo IIRC :gag:

PS. Just broke into the 1"13s so am gonna give it a go now :)

EDIT: Bloody 'ell it's fast! Must be using the unlockable vehicle that ono mentioned earlier on in the thread.

[alex2]

1'13"807

Best lap 9.749s on that run, but best lap on previous tries is 9.539s.

:clap:

/edit 1'13"336 using Bowser and Baby Bowser and their kart :)

/edit2 1'13"013 using DK kart :D
Arrgh I'm meant to be *working* tonight...!

/edit3 1'12"642 :thumbs:
... and now 1'12"451 with a huge blister on my "A"-button-finger!

Going to leave it until tomorrow now.

http://www.mariokartdoubledash.co.uk/timetrials.shtml

1'10!!!

[Ono]

I'm feeling left behind now. :(

I'll play more after the rugby :D

[Robby]

Not sure if it was all just internet gossip but wasn't Sonic planned as a secret character?

Not got the game yet and am feeling decidedly left out.

Waa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(

[Dave B]

Originally posted by Jay
I don't think it takes up any extra memory. I've unlocked at least half of the settings, and it's not using up any extra. You only need the extra mem for storing ghosts

I don't know what you mean here :confused:

Dave

[Ono]

Hmm, got down to:

Race: 1'12"403
Lap: 9"832

I honestly can't see how the 1'10 times are possible! :eek:

Getting there. :D

EDIT: better now. :clap:

[spe@rmint]

so does the UK version work on US/JPN machine, on Freeloader Verified site it lists two entries, one which says it doesn't and one which says it does. :confused:


http://www.chrismarshall.net/freeloader/




:wave:

[morleyian]

Originally posted by spe@rmint
so does the UK version work on US/JPN machine, on Freeloader Verified site it lists two entries, one which says it doesn't and one which says it does. :confused:


http://www.chrismarshall.net/freeloader/

Action replay v1.06 works with a UK region game and US console 100%

:thumbs:

[morleyian]

Originally posted by Dave B
Need to get a memory card so I can start keeping the cars I unlock, don't fancy formatting my JAP or US ones :(


You do realise you can save UK games on US memory cards don't ya? ;) (not JAP formatted mem cards though :nono: ) As for the space you'll need & your query about Ono's comment above, you need 3 blocks for saving all your records/unlocked vehicles etc. If you want to save a "ghost" of your best time trial times for a particular course that takes up 5 blocks for each course you want to save.

[NicolaUK]

Originally posted by spe@rmint
so does the UK version work on US/JPN machine, on Freeloader Verified site it lists two entries, one which says it doesn't and one which says it does. :confused:


http://www.chrismarshall.net/freeloader/




:wave:

Works perfect with Freeloader 1.04 for me (shame I'm crap :lol: )

[alex2]

Originally posted by Ono
Hmm, got down to:

Race: 1'12"403
Lap: 9"832

I honestly can't see how the 1'10 times are possible! :eek:

Getting there. :D

EDIT: better now. :clap:

Arrrrrg 5 hundredths. Must resist... cannot play more... :nuts:

[Way_2_FAT]

It's useless, submit and give in you fool... :nuts:

[Jay]

Originally posted by Dave B
I don't know what you mean here :confused:

Dave
I'm assuming from your original post, that you thought when you progress through the game and unlock other cars (plus other things ;)), you'll need more memory to store it. And I said I don't think it takes up any more, 'cos I've unlocked everything up until 150cc on Star and Special cups, and it's not taken up any more. Thus I don't think you need to worry about it.

But then reading morleyian I've now realised you probably don't have a PAL mem card (which I assumed you did) which is why you made your comment. :brickwall

[morleyian]

Now I'm confused :nuts:

[randz]

Wheres the jump gone. Im sure in the snes version, I used to do a jump. Might have to go in the attick and set it up

[Dave B]

Originally posted by morleyian
You do realise you can save UK games on US memory cards don't ya?

No I didn't realise that, I thought every country had to have their own :)

Trouble is this means am gonna be playing it all night now (again).

Dave

[DavidBrent]

I've unlocked the Special Cup, then the 2 extra characters Toad and Toadette (I think their Toad Kart is the best unlocked vehicle so far), then the All Star Cup, then the Mirrored mode....

My oh my there are quite a few things to unlock!! :clap:

[Jay]

It's that last one I'm waiting for :nuts:

[NicolaUK]

Originally posted by Dave B
No I didn't realise that, I thought every country had to have their own :)

Trouble is this means am gonna be playing it all night now (again).

Dave

I've had no problem saving to my US cards :)

[Dave B]

Yeah it's saving fine on my US card now, cheers.

Dave

[alex2]

Originally posted by Way_2_FAT
It's useless, submit and give in you fool... :nuts:

Arrgh. Instead I played through all the 150cc cups, and and lost All Cup TWICE both by one point (playing co-op is great fun!).

Oh and projected Mario Kart does *rule* on my over 3 metre diagonal wall :D

[Way_2_FAT]

Originally posted by alex2
Oh and projected Mario Kart does *rule* on my over 3 metre diagonal wall :D

Projector?!! :D

Must not give in to temptation... :mad:

:brickwall :cry:

[infestedsicness]

When I first got MK I only played it for a little while, and didn't get into it much. Now I've had another go with it, and it does reign supreme, and back to the old-skool style of "cheating bleeps, how do they get 10 red shells in a row???". Classic stuff.

[KeyserSoze]

yeah i didnt think much of it either. Also ive been a PC gamer for last 10 years.

i dont have a memory card so im just messing about on time trials and ive discovered how great the driving bit is.

and in GP mode, its total madness !! i love it.

also i just got 60Hz mode working, dont know what it does but everything seems a lot faster and GP mode is bloody mental with the increase in speed.

havent tried multi yet, havent got any friends.

[Way_2_FAT]

:lol:

[infestedsicness]

I ahven't tried multi yet as I only have one pad. Also, 60 HZ seems to look a lot better than 50. Would there be a point in getting an RGB cable??

Have to get MK out for the PS2 and see if 60HZ makes much difference on that..

[alex2]

Originally posted by Way_2_FAT
Projector?!! :D

Must not give in to temptation... :mad:

:brickwall :cry:

http://waveflex.net/mario1.jpg
(with someone stood to show you the height)

http://waveflex.net/mario2.jpg
(another to make you jealous!)

Oh baby :clap:

[Ono]

Bloody hell!:eek:

Have ytou got a USA Cube with prog scan on that?

[Jay]

I want a projector :(

Damn you alex











;)

[ChrisAllenFiz]

Just finished the special cup on 100cc. On to 150cc tonight. I always play with Koopa in the back cos I love the little wave he gives you if you press fire with no weapons armed :)

Chris

[Jay]

Is anyone finding that certain character's weapons come up more often than others? With Baby Mario, I've never once got the ball & chain thing, with Baby Luigi I'll get it maybe once or twice a Grand Prix. With Birdo and Yoshi though, I get their eggs 3 or 4 times a race. With Bowser & mini Bowser I get their shells about 2-3 times a race, as with Wario's bombs. Very very inconsistent :oh-hum:


Still good fun though :D I play with Yoshi and Birdo now 'cos their egg is just the best and means no-one can get in front of me. Except in 150cc they (the others) pull an awful lot of blue shells from somewhere

[Bolch]

Any interest in an exclusive DVDForums time trial site/page?

If so I'll get knock something up asap.

[alex2]

Originally posted by Ono
Bloody hell!:eek:

Have ytou got a USA Cube with prog scan on that?

Unfortunately not :( I haven't even got the sound set up properly I've been playing it too much :nuts: The composite out and sound is plugged directly into the projector... from a distance the picture looks fine but you can see the poor quality when you go up close :(

Jay - it makes the projector courtesy of the bargain forums *so* worthwhile! And yeah I do find that certain character's items come up much more often... I'm practically an exclusive heavyweight player and with Wario and Bowser (on the back), I often get maybe 5 huge-green-shells per race.

And Bolch... a time trials page would be great :D

[infestedsicness]

Originally posted by Bolch
Any interest in an exclusive DVDForums time trial site/page?

If so I'll get knock something up asap.

Yea I'd go for that, no promise that I'd be any good at all though.

[camaj]

Originally posted by ChrisAllenFiz
I always play with Koopa in the back cos I love the little wave he gives

:wave: ?

[Ono]

Originally posted by Bolch
Any interest in an exclusive DVDForums time trial site/page?

If so I'll get knock something up asap.
Yes please. :D

[Bolch]

I've put a basic table up on the first post. If this really takes off I'll do another page which will allow you to update your times yourself, although it'll be on another site it'll still be referenced via this page with regular updates.

I am right in assuming that NTSC and PAL 60 speeds are the same :dork: Arn't I :confused:

So any times mentioned from now on will be included on the main page providing I also know the drivers and the kart.

[Thucydides]

Excellent - got this on the way so am looking forward to contributing to that first post ;)

[Dave B]

Originally posted by Alastair
Can also get the GAMECUBE MARIO KART DOUBLE DASH LTD ED PAK & 2 FREE GAMES from Game for £99

Thanks for that, went into GameStation to complain and they give me Rogue Squadron 2, extra controller and a memory card :)

Got all golds now in 50cc, can't do it on 100cc though :(

Is the extra car you get (for getting Gold) different depending which character you play ?

Dave

[ChrisAllenFiz]

Originally posted by Dave B
Thanks for that, went into GameStation to complain and they give me Rogue Squadron 2, extra controller and a memory card :)

Got all golds now in 50cc, can't do it on 100cc though :(

Is the extra car you get (for getting Gold) different depending which character you play ?

Dave

Don`t think its different for different characters. I have noticed that the game seems much harder with certain combinations of characters and Karts (more so than you might expect). The best combination I have found is Koopa and Baby mario in the green pram thing. HTH

Chris

[morleyian]

Right let's get the ball rolling (take note, some of these times aren't that fast ie. I've only attemped them once but hey, it gets me on the leaderboard so that's all that matters :thumbs: ) PS. I presume we will have the top 3/5 times of each course in the first post and not just the best time ;)

Luigi Circuit:

Lap - 31:901
Total - 1:38:433

(with the koopas and their green kart)

Baby Park:

Lap - 9:865
Total - 1:13:679

(with the donkeys and their kart)

Mario Circuit:

Lap - 37:609
Total - 1:58:348

(with the koopas and their green kart)

Daisy Cruiser:

Lap - 43:600
Total - 2:15:350

(with the koopas and their green kart)

Wario Colosseum:

Lap - 1:20:883
Total - 2:42:460

(with the koopas and their green kart)

Bowser's Castle:

Lap - 1:02:897
Total - 3:12:124

(with the koopas and their green kart)

Rainbow Road:

Lap - 1:10:151
Total - 3:47:238

(with the koopas and their green kart)

Thanks for this comp :thumbs: (brings back memories of the Super Monkey Ball thread I was running back in the day :D )

[Bolch]

Will update the post later, just been called for tea :D

Will have a top 5 for the overall course time, but best lap I'll only mark as one winner.

[Ono]

Luigi Circuit:

Lap - 29"653
Total - 1'30"973

(Bowser/Kooper) - Bowser Kart

Baby Park:

Lap - 9"562
Total - 1'12"403

(Bowser/Baby Bowser) - Bowser Kart



:D

[Si b]

The only game I was actually ever jealous of when I had my mega drive was mario kart, and this is the first version I have ever owned and I have to say i really like it and seem to be progressing well and have won the four cups to 100cc and the first two of them at 150cc.

It is isn't perfect as it can be annoying when you are leading then suddenly that blue shell comes (is there anyway of stopping it like the other shells,) and then you are hit by another shell, then you are turned small (usually when going up hill) so first has been lost and you are now fifth???

And the computer seems to get there special more times that I do (well it seems that way) the amount of times I have seen that ginat banana and shell!

It does seem that all the players are ganging up on you, but it does make it a challenge don't want it being too easy.

I have had it since thrusday and I have only been Wa-Luigi (as he was my character on mario tennis) and daisy in the wa-luigi cart, is there a real advantage in having a heavy and a light class character that the computer seems to favour, this is more of a question for multiplayer.

[Bolch]

Updated the times for Luigi Circuit and Baby Park, will do the rest when I get back from picking up Wedding Photos.

EDIT - Put the rest of morleyian's times in and added the (crap) few I'd done.

[DavidBrent]

Just completed it, ie got golds in all modes (50, 100, 150, mirrored) on all cups (flower, mushroom, star, special, all star)

The prize you get for getting gold on the all-star in mirrored mode

The golden trophy car you ride in when you collect your award at the awards ceremony)

is a bit crummy compared to the one you get when completing star cup!!

2 more new characters - a flower and a ghost! :clap:

Now to try and beat you lot on the time trials.....
:suspect: :)

[morleyian]

Originally posted by DavidBrent
Just completed it, ie got golds in all modes (50, 100, 150, mirrored) on all cups (flower, mushroom, star, special, all star)


:notworthy :notworthy :eek: How long you been playing it then DB? 20hrs+ a day for the past 4 days? ;)

[DavidBrent]

Haha!! Nah, it arrived Thursday morning, and the girlfriend was down (then went down :eek: ) for a few days, so we were playing it on co-op mode for about 10 hours overall over the weekend... I finished off the last 2 golds when I got in from work!

Truly a great game, and I'm pleased to say, in the same league as SMK on the SNES, IMHO. (How many acronynms?!?!)

:)

[Bolch]

Grr, I'm going to beat Ono's Baby Park time tonight if it kills me.

So far...
1'12"428
1'12"500
1'12"520
1'12"610

EDIT - 1'12"191 :D
(Toad/Baby Luigi - Bullet Kart)

[charlie angel]

Ok, here's a couple -

Luigi Circuit

1'30"981

Peach Beach

1'22"658

lap - 0'27"263

[Bolch]

Charlie Angel - What Drivers/Kart?

[wonderfibre]

do you get anything for getting 40 points in all GPs? just curious as to whether i should get tied up in getting PERFECTION or just settle for 36 :dork:

and you can't hold sheles behind you in defence :cry:

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by Bolch
Charlie Angel - What Drivers/Kart?

Damn, thought I'd forgotten something :/

Luigi Circuit

1'30"981 - Bowser/Baby Bowser + Bowser Kart

Peach Beach

1'22"658 - Toad/Toadette + Toadmobile

lap - 0'27"263

[Bolch]

No probs, updated first post

[Jay]

Originally posted by DavidBrent
Just completed it, ie got golds in all modes (50, 100, 150, mirrored) on all cups (flower, mushroom, star, special, all star)
What combination were you using? I've tried about 5 times now for Gold on 150cc All Star, but I can't believe how much the game cheats. I can get to the lead, and all the way to the end, but it always blows me up somehow right before the finish line causing me to drop to position 5 with no time to catch up :mad:

[randz]

Originally posted by wonderfibre
do you get anything for getting 40 points in all GPs? just curious as to whether i should get tied up in getting PERFECTION or just settle for 36 :dork:

and you can't hold sheles behind you in defence :cry:

I completed all three cups in 50cc with 40 points and It didnt open anything extra.

[ChrisAllenFiz]

Ok guys, whats the strategy for luigi circuit. All the shortcuts seem longer, as does the curved bank. Just stay low in the turns and cut across the hills?

Chris

[Ono]

Luigi Circuit?

I never go up for the boosts on the banks and haven't used the shortcut yet.

Best go with a Kart with high top speed as there are a few long straights.

[jedirobbie]

heres my first couple!

peach beach - 1.32.048 - Koopa & super koopa - koopa kart
dry dry desert - 2.12.272 - koopa & super koopa - koopa kart

I thank you!:clap:

[Jay]

Has anyone seen the 'shortcut' on Peach Beach? At the first corner, take the road on the left instead of turning right. Possibly the best shortcut in the whole game :nuts: