No Red Hot DS for us Europeans, but Nintendo are still providing a bundle for those yet to pick up a DS.

Nintendo is celebrating the launch of its eagerly anticipated Mario Kart DS game with an exclusive Nintendo DS bundle, launching on 25th November 2005. The latest incarnation in the hugely popular series is also the first Nintendo DS game to offer online play, allowing you to race anyone, anywhere, anytime for free.

Players will be able to race wirelessly with up to eight friends or over the internet with three other players from anywhere in the world.

The Mario Kart Pak (including a copy of Mario Kart DS and a silver Nintendo DS) launches on November 25th 2005 at the fantastic estimated retail price of around �100 (�150). Mario Kart DS launches on the same day at the estimated retail price of around �30 (�40).

Also launching on November 25th 2005 is the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector which will enable players who have Broadband at home to join in the Wi-Fi fun. The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector will be priced at around �30 (�40).