Mario Kart: Double Dash TV Commercial 2 for Nintendo GameCube - NGC - 2003

Описание: Mario Kart Double Dash
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (Nintendo GameCube, 2003)Release Dates and Regional Names:

Japan: November 7, 2003 – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
North America: November 17, 2003 – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Europe: November 28, 2003 – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Australia: November 28, 2003 – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Manufacturer: Nintendo (Nintendo GameCube hardware)
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Type: Racing
Media: Nintendo GameCube Disc (~1.35 GB)
Controller: GameCube Controller, Game Boy Advance (link cable) Gameplay and Plot:
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is a racing game introducing two-character karts, where one driver steers and the other uses items. There’s no narrative; it focuses on competitive racing with Mario and friends. Players select from 20 characters (e.g., Mario, Luigi, Bowser) in pairs, racing across 16 tracks (e.g., Peach Beach, DK Mountain) in five cups (Mushroom, Flower, Star, Special, All-Cup Tour). Modes include Grand Prix, Time Trial, VS, and Battle (with balloon or coin modes), supporting up to four players locally or two via GBA link. Items like the Double Dash (two items) and new karts with special abilities enhance strategy. Graphics are 3D (~60 FPS, 480p with Progressive Scan), with a lively soundtrack by Shinobu Tanaka.Key Features:Two-character karts with unique abilities
16 tracks across five cups
Battle and VS modes
Multiplayer for up to 4 players (local), 2 (GBA link)
Double Dash item system
Single-player with co-op option

Game Length:Main gameplay: ~5–10 hours
Completionist (all cups, unlocks): ~15–20 hours

Sales Numbers:Over 6.9 million copies sold worldwide, a GameCube bestseller.

Technical Specifications:Media: GameCube Disc (~1.35 GB)
Resolution: 480p (with Progressive Scan)
Frame Rate: ~60 FPS
Save System: Memory Card (~9 blocks)
Audio: Stereo, Shinobu Tanaka soundtrack
System Requirements: Nintendo GameCube

Back of the Box Description (North America):
“Double the fun in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!! Race with two characters per kart across 16 tracks, unleash Double Dash items, and battle friends—up to 4 players on GameCube!”Additional Details:Mechanics: Kart racing with item-based strategy.
Multiplayer: Up to four players locally, two via GBA.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, ages 6+ (E rating).
Development: ~2 years by Nintendo EAD.
Localization: English, Japanese.
Regional Differences: Japan released first; no major changes.
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone).

Technical Notes:Load Times: ~5–10 sec.
Playable on: GameCube, Wii (backward compatible), emulators.
Bugs: Rare lag in four-player mode.
Trophies: None; unlocks characters and karts.
Changes from Concept: Introduced two-character karts.

Historical Context:
Released on November 7, 2003, in Japan, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! launched with the GameCube, earning acclaim (Metacritic 87/100) for its innovative multiplayer and graphics. It sold 6.9 million copies, becoming a franchise highlight. Copies are widely available on eBay or retro stores.Did You Know?The Double Dash item was a fan-favorite innovation.
GBA link allowed remote play with Four Swords Adventures.
Waluigi debuted as a playable character.
It was the last Mario Kart on a home console until Wii.
The soundtrack includes remixes of classic themes.