Editing DS Desert Hills

{{distinguish|Desert Land}}
{{racecourse
|image=[[File:DesertHillds.png|256px]]
|appearances=''[[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= [[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 finish line.

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

Few changes had been made in the ''Mario Kart Wii'' version of this track aside from the improved visuals. [[Kart]]s no longer flip when making contact with Pokeys; Instead, they just spin out. 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 [[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.

==Missions==
There are two missions involving this circuit: 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 gates in the order.

==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
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=Bright 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
}}

{{Racecourses}}
{{MKDS}}
{{MKW}}
[[Category:Deserts]]
[[Category:Retro Courses]]
[[Category:Unlockable Race Courses]]
[[Category:Mario Kart DS Race Courses]]
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii Race Courses]]
[[de:Glühheisse Wüste]]
[[it:Deserto Picchiasol]]
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-{{classic title}}
+{{distinguish|Desert Land}}
-{{about|the course from [[Mario Kart DS]] and retro course in [[Mario Kart Wii]]|the world from [[Super Mario Bros. 3]] also known as "Desert Hills"|[[Desert Land]]}}
+{{racecourse
-{{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]])
+|appearances=''[[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]]
+|based= [[Desert Land]]
-|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Wii]])
+|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>
-|sample=[[File:MKDS-Music-DesertHills.oga]]
+|expert_ghost= 1:52:686 by Nin★solami (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Dry Bones]] in the [[Tiny Titan]])</small>
-|map=''Mario Kart DS''<br>[[File:MKDS Desert Hills Map.png|140px]][[File:MKDS Desert Hills layout.png]]
+|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]]
-|ghost={{ghost|DS|Ninten★かつ|1:31.262|[[File:ROB_MKDS_record_icon.png|32px|link=R.O.B.]][[File:MKDS_ROB-LGS_Model.png|32px|link=ROB-LGS]]}}{{ghost|Wii|Nin★CHIA|2:10.233|[[File:MK Wii Dry Bones icon.png|32px|link=Dry Bones]][[File:Standard Bike S (Dry Bones) Model.png|32px|link=Standard Bike S]]}}{{ghost|Wii <small>Expert</small>|Nin★solami|1:52.686|[[File:MK Wii Dry Bones icon.png|32px|link=Dry Bones]][[File:Tiny Titan (Dry Bones) Model.png|32px|link=Tiny Titan]]}}
 }}
 '''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.
-Desert Hills reappears as a [[classic course]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as the first race track of the [[Leaf 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''.
-==''Mario Kart DS''==
-===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 is 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, [[Lakitu]] will bring them back to the track. 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.
-The Pipes, Angry Sun, and block designs are taken from aspects of Desert Land in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.
+==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 finish line.
-If the player hits the left dark terrain before they touch the water, they will fall through it with no splash animation.
+The Pipes, Angry Sun, and block designs are taken from aspects of Desert Land of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.
-The following sponsors appear on the course, all of which are trackside banners:
+Few changes had been made in the ''Mario Kart Wii'' version of this track aside from the improved visuals. [[Kart]]s no longer flip when making contact with Pokeys; Instead, they just spin out. The course map has been rotated 180 degrees in contrast to its predecessor.
-*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Grand Prix|Luigi Grand Prix]]
-*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]]
-*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Mario Kart (Nintendo-style banner)|Mario Kart]]
-*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Super Mario|Super Mario]]
-*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Super Mushroom|Super Mushroom]]
-*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Waluigi Grand Prix|Waluigi Grand Prix]]
-===Missions===
+===Shortcuts===
-There are two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] that take place on Desert Hills, both of which the player controls [[Wario]]:
+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 [[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.
-*'''Mission 2-6''': The player must use [[Bob-omb]]s to take out all 5 Pokeys within 55 seconds.
-*'''Mission 4-4''': The player must pass through 7 gates within 45 seconds. Along the way, each Item Box contains [[Triple Mushrooms]].
-==''Mario Kart Wii''==
+==Missions==
-[[File:2009-TournamentDecember1.jpg|thumb|The {{classic|DS|Desert Hills}} tournament]]
+There are two missions involving this circuit: 2-6 and 4-4.
-Desert Hills makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as the first course of the [[Leaf Cup]]. The course received improved graphics, and the starting banner was recolored to blue and now displays the classic ''Mario Kart'' logo. Few other changes have been made in the this version of this track, aside from the visual improvements; [[kart]]s now spin out instead of flipping when making contact with Pokeys and the course map has been rotated 180° in contrast to its predecessor. If players use [[Dash Mushroom]]s, they can go over many of this course's walls, skipping sections entirely.
+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 gates in the order.
-[[List of Mario Kart Wii tournaments#December 2009 Tournament 1|December 2009's first tournament]] required players to take out 10 [[Pokey]]s on Desert Hills. The whole track has more Pokeys than before, and players can make use of Item Boxes that either contain a [[Super Star|Star]] or contain [[Triple Green Shells]].
+==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''===
-{{multilang profile
+*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''This racetrack built in the middle of the desert tends to be quite bumpy.''"
-|type=manual
+*'''Website bios:'''
-|EngA=This racetrack built in the middle of the desert tends to be quite bumpy.<ref>{{cite|date=2005|title=Mario Kart DS|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|page=35}}</ref>}}
+**[[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.''"
-{{multilang profile
-|type=website
-|EngA=This racetrack built in the middle of the desert tends to be quite bumpy. Watch out for fireballs and stray Pokeys!
-|EngE=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''===
-{{multilang profile
+[[File:MKW DS Desert Hills Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|Trading Card]]
-|type=website
+*'''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.''"
-|EngE=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.}}
-[[File:MKW DS Desert Hills Trading Card.jpg|thumb|Trading card]]
 *'''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|Course select icon
+MKDS Desert Hills Course Icon.png|The course icon
 MKDS Desert Hills Pyramid.png|The pyramid shortcut
 MKDSDesertHills.png|[[Luigi]] racing on Desert Hills
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 ===''Mario Kart Wii''===
-<gallery widths=150 heights=100>
+<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
-Desert Hills.png|Intro for the course
 DSDesertHills1-MKWii.png|The first turn on the track
 DSDesertHills2-MKWii.png|A trick can be performed on one of the jumps.
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 </gallery>
-==Naming==
+==Names in other languages==
-===Internal names===
-{{internal names
-|game1=''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
-|name1=<tt>desert_course</tt>
-|meaning1=Desert course
-|game2=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
-|name2=<tt>old_desert_ds</tt>
-|meaning2=Old Desert DS
-}}
-===Names in other languages===
 {{foreign names
-|Jpn=サンサンさばく
+|Jap=サンサンさばく
-|JpnR=Sansan Sabaku
+|JapR=Sansan Sabaku
-|JpnM=Sun Sun Desert
+|JapM=Bright Desert
 |Spa=Desierto Sol-Sol
-|SpaM=Sun-Sun Desert
+|SpaM=Sun Sun Desert
-|Fre=Désert du Soleil
+|Fra=Désert du Soleil
-|FreM=Sun's Desert
+|FraM=Sun's Desert
 |Ger=Glühheiße Wüste
 |GerM=Glowing Hot Desert
@@ Line 110: / Line 91: @@
 }}
-==References==
+{{Racecourses}}
-<references/>
-{{MK race courses}}
 {{MKDS}}
 {{MKW}}
 [[Category:Deserts]]
-[[Category:Classic courses]]
+[[Category:Retro Courses]]
-[[Category:Mario Kart DS race courses]]
+[[Category:Unlockable Race Courses]]
-[[Category:Mario Kart Wii race courses]]
+[[Category:Mario Kart DS Race Courses]]
+[[Category:Mario Kart Wii Race Courses]]
 [[de:Glühheisse Wüste]]
 [[it:Deserto Picchiasol]]