Master the power slide technique in Mario Kart DS to drift around corners and get a speed boost. Learn how to perform it here.
To perform a power slide in Mario Kart DS, press and hold the R button to hop while holding either Left or Right on the control stick. When you land, your kart will drift in the direction you were holding. By alternating Left and Right inputs quickly, you will see blue sparks, and then red sparks, emanating from your kart. When the sparks turn red, release the R button to receive a speed boost, which is the result of a successful power slide.
It may take a little bit of practice to pull off consistently, but the power slide is invaluable for navigating sharp hairpin turns or shaving seconds off your lap times, especially in Time Trial mode.
- Practice alternating Left and Right inputs quickly to achieve red sparks and the maximum boost.
- Use power sliding to maintain speed through sharp turns where you would otherwise slow down significantly.
- Experiment with power sliding in Time Trial mode to see how much time you can save.
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