Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 2003

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Nintendo's 2003 kart racer for the GameCube, the fourth main Mario Kart, with 16 Mario themed tracks. Each kart carries two characters: the front rider drives and the rear rider uses items, any pairing is allowed, and in co op each player takes one rider. Each pair has a unique item, and double item boxes give both riders items. Drifting with the shoulder buttons builds speed, with blue sparks giving a burst, and items are weighted by position, leaders getting weaker ones. The kart does not go faster with two riders, and pairing lets you combine attributes, such as a heavy and a light driver. Modes are Grand Prix cups, Time Trial with ghosts, Versus and Battle, with LAN play up to 16 players in eight pairs. Position weighted items keep races close, and the pairing system gives many combinations today.