Editing DS Desert Hills

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{{about|the course from Mario Kart DS|the world from [[Super Mario Bros. 3]] also known as "Desert Hills"|[[Desert Land]]}}
{{race course infobox
|title=Desert Hills
|image=[[File:DesertHillds.png|256px]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])
|cups=[[Flower Cup]] (''DS'')<br>[[Leaf Cup]] (''Wii'')
|based_on= [[Desert Land]]
|ghost= 1:31:262 by Ninten★かつ (''DS'')<br><small>([[R.O.B.]] in the [[ROB-LGS]])</small><br>2:10:233 by Nin★CHIA (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Dry Bones]] on the [[Standard Bike S]])</small>
|expert_ghost= 1:52:686 by Nin★solami (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Dry Bones]] in the [[Tiny Titan]])</small>
|wifi=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Wii]]) 
|music=''Mario Kart DS''[[File:MKDS-Music-DesertHills.oga]]
|map=''Mario Kart DS''<br>[[File:MKDS Desert Hills Map.png|140px]]
''Mario Kart Wii''<br>[[File:MKWDSDesertHillsMiniMap.png|140px]]
}}

'''Desert Hills''' is the first race course of the [[Flower Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Elements of the track are based on [[Desert Land]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. [[Pokey]]s roam around the desert and the [[Angry Sun]] will drop [[Fire Snake]]s on the track. Both of these elements act as obstacles on the course. The course also has sharper turns and more intense slopes than previous tracks in the game, bringing up the difficulty for the Flower Cup.

The course reappears as a retro course in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. In that game, it is the first race track of the [[Leaf Cup]]. It was remade with improved graphics, like most other retro courses in ''Mario Kart Wii''.

==Course layout==
The track starts near an oasis with a small lake where one can sink in the water. The first Pokey can be seen in front of the starting line here as well. To the right of the first turn, the track partially surrounds a pyramid made out of [[Brick Block]]s. One of the other Pokeys are on this turn. There is then a field of dunes, with many more Pokeys roaming within it. The course has a few sharp turns at the end of each lap before approaching the finish line.

The dark sand portion of the track is an out-of-bounds area, so if the player touches it, they will be respawned by [[Lakitu]].

The Pipes, Angry Sun, and block designs are taken from aspects of Desert Land of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.

Few changes have been made in the ''Mario Kart Wii'' version of this track aside from the improved visuals. [[Kart]]s now spin out instead of flipping when making contact with Pokeys. The course map has been rotated 180 degrees in contrast to its predecessor.

===Shortcuts===
There are two shortcuts in this course. The first shortcut is taken by going straight across the hairpin turn, instead of going around. In 150cc, this shortcut requires only one [[Dash Mushroom|mushroom]], if the player jumps at the right time. The second is a dash-through behind the pyramid, right before the Pokeys start appearing. Two mushrooms will be required for this.

===Glitches===
In ''Mario Kart DS'', if the player hits the left dark terrain before they touch the water, they will fall through it with no splash animation.

==Missions==
There are two missions that take place here: 2-6 and 4-4.
In mission 2-6, the player must use the Bob-ombs to destroy 5 Pokeys, and in mission 4-4, the player must pass the 7 numbered gates in order. The player uses [[Wario]] in both missions.

==Tournament==
[[File:2009-TournamentDecember1.jpg|thumb|The <small>DS</small> Desert Hills tournament]]
In ''Mario Kart Wii'', a tournament took place on this track. Players had to defeat 10 [[Pokey]]s with [[Super Star|Star]]s and [[Triple Green Shells]] as quickly as possible. It was the first tournament of December 2009.

==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''This racetrack built in the middle of the desert tends to be quite bumpy.''"
*'''Website bios:'''
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px]] "''This racetrack built in the middle of the desert tends to be quite bumpy. Watch out for fireballs and stray Pokeys!''"
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|20px]] "''Bring plenty of sunscreen and seat cushions for this race because the baking desert heat and bumpy terrain can give unprepared drivers serious sunburn and saddle sores. Watch out for the Pokeys too - walking cacti that can stop a speeding kart in its tracks and cost you precious seconds.''"

===''Mario Kart Wii''===
[[File:MKW DS Desert Hills Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|Trading Card]]
*'''European website bio:''' "''If you can't stand the heat, then stay away from the desert hills! Fireballs falling from the sun make it even tougher to negotiate the high turns snaking through the dunes.''"
*'''Trading Card bio:''' "''Desert Hills is not a very difficult course to get around, but it provides a perfect canvas for you to paint a racing masterpiece upon. Spend time on this track dialing your cornering techniques. Be sure to use Mushrooms (if you've got them) to blast over the tall dunes before the start/finish line.''"

==Sponsors==
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Luigi Grand Prix|Luigi Grand Prix]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Mario Kart (Nintendo-style banner)|Mario Kart]] (Trackside banners) (''Mario Kart DS'' only)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Super Mario|Super Mario]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Super Mushroom|Super Mushroom]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Waluigi Grand Prix|Waluigi Grand Prix]] (Trackside banners)

==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
<gallery widths=150px>
MKDS Desert Hills Course Icon.png|The course icon
MKDS Desert Hills Pyramid.png|The pyramid shortcut
MKDSDesertHills.png|[[Luigi]] racing on Desert Hills
</gallery>

===''Mario Kart Wii''===
<gallery widths=150px>
MKW DS Desert Hills Banner.png|The course banner
MKW Desert Hills Preview.gif|A preview of the course
Desert Hills.png|Panoramic view of the track
DSDesertHills1-MKWii.png|The first turn on the track
DSDesertHills2-MKWii.png|A trick can be performed on one of the jumps.
DSDesertHills3-MKWii.png|Corkscrew
DSDesertHills4-MKWii.png|After a set amount of time (usually after the start of the second lap), the [[Angry Sun]] releases [[Fire Snake]]s onto the track.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=サンサンさばく
|JapR=Sansan Sabaku
|JapM=Sun Sun Desert
|Spa=Desierto Sol-Sol
|SpaM=Sun Sun Desert
|Fra=Désert du Soleil
|FraM=Sun's Desert
|Ger=Glühheiße Wüste
|GerM=Glowing Hot Desert
|Ita=Deserto Picchiasol
|ItaM=Sun Beaten Desert
|Kor=썬썬 사막
|KorR=Sseon-sseon Samak
|KorM=Sun Sun Desert
}}

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