IF you wonder PRESCHOOLERS can play the DS system. RIDGERACER is the easiest for him. He doesn't use the stylest just his thumbs to drive. MY TEENS 16 and 14 play this too. It easily keeps them entertained.

Great Graphics, kinda hard though. When computer bumps into you it goes ahead of you, which stinks :K. Stylus mode is fun, but harder (I use the little strap instead of the stylus, I think it's easier.) Cars are cool and you can choose from a wide variety of colors. You race on the same tracks though :( Even though they get harder, it's still kinda dissapointing. You unlock cars by beating them in a race after you beat each Grand Prix. I'm gonna put this in caps so you see it. DON'T BUY THIS GAME HERE FOR $30, CIRCUIT CITY HAS IT FOR $10!!!!! (For a limited time, so ya better hurry)

Cool game. No biggy though. Asphalt Urban GT is better when it comes to control. Nothing special here. I say get a hold of a friends copy and try it out before buying. Better yet, wait until they slash the price...and then get it!
LATE!!!

This game is good,but you cant design your cars,its a little difficult.If you compare it to Asphalt Urban GT it will be a sht.
Asphalt lets you design your cars,its easier and it has more stuff.The gameplay of Asphalt is much better.Asphalt haves a lot of cars,a motorcycle and a go-kart.Dont waste your money on this and buy Asphalt Urban GT.For more info. in games you can e-mail me to:jeancarlo@libertypr.net

my favorate arcade racer of all time is on the ds and its fun.but one thing straight this game is hard but still fun there is a great sense of speed i have 20 cars right now and there fast very fast.the computers are very smart and will often ram into you alot.you can also use the touch screen to drive and its very fun the graphics are great the lights swirve around alot.

Very good graphics and gameplay. Touch screen is utilized throughout the entire race. You use the stylus to steer. You can also play multiplayer games with one card- download play. A must buy, but if you can only choose one game- get mario.

My favorite things about the game

IT IS GREAT!! Here is 3 great things about the game: It lets you choose the exact color of the car from gold to dark red, Good graphics, and better then Metroid Prime hunters (First Hunt).

What I think of Ridge Racer:

I think it is for 7 to 12 year-olds because for 6 year-old kid it is hard to control. And boring and to easy for 13-year olds. I am a 9 year-old and it is sort of easy to control and is not boring. I think it takes 2 or 3 races to get it.

This game has a good use for the touch screen if you set it to a certain mode. The special drift control makes you stay on the road better, but it may slow you down. I'm getting addicted to this game. Without the touch screen I would not be addicted. But I'm having some trouble. (I'm stuck on Stage 3, Level 3.) It's a good thing, because this game must be challenging.