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[[image:MKGBA_RocketStart.png|frame|[[Toad]] performing the '''Rocket Start''' in ''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]''.]] | [[image:MKGBA_RocketStart.png|frame|[[Toad]] performing the '''Rocket Start''' in ''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]''.]] | ||
'''Rocket Start''' (also referred to as '''Turbo Start''') is a move used in most of the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart'' games]]. It is simply a short boost at the beginning of each race. It is brought about by pressing the Acceleration Button in tune with the starting lights. If done wrong, it may make the [[player]]'s [[kart]] falter for a few seconds at the beginning of the course. ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash]]'' also has a new kind of Rocket Start known as [[Double Dash!!]] which can only be performed in co-op mode. | '''Rocket Start''' (also referred to as '''Turbo Start''') is a move used in most of the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart'' games]]. It is simply a short boost at the beginning of each race. It is brought about by pressing the Acceleration Button in tune with the starting lights. If done wrong, it may make the [[player]]'s [[kart]] falter for a few seconds at the beginning of the course. ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash]]'' also has a new kind of Rocket Start known as [[Double Dash!!]] which can only be performed in co-op mode. | ||
A simillar move appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. This move can be done to pass [[Cosmic Mario]] at the begining of the races against him. When it's used, Mario goes very fast and glows yellow, as if he had just gotten a [[Star]]. | |||
== Peforming a Rocket Start == | == Peforming a Rocket Start == | ||
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*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' - Press '''A''' right when the green lights up. | *''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' - Press '''A''' right when the green lights up. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' - Hold down '''A''' right after the number "2" shows up. | *''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' - Hold down '''A''' right after the number "2" shows up. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' - Hold up the [[Nunchuck]] while the race is about to start. When the words ''GO!'' appear on the screen, the [[player]] then has to press A on the [[Wii Remote]]. | |||
[[Category: Terms]] | [[Category: Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 21:11, March 9, 2008
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Toad performing the Rocket Start in Mario Kart Super Circuit.
Rocket Start (also referred to as Turbo Start) is a move used in most of the Mario Kart games. It is simply a short boost at the beginning of each race. It is brought about by pressing the Acceleration Button in tune with the starting lights. If done wrong, it may make the player's kart falter for a few seconds at the beginning of the course. Mario Kart: Double Dash also has a new kind of Rocket Start known as Double Dash!! which can only be performed in co-op mode.
A simillar move appear in Super Mario Galaxy. This move can be done to pass Cosmic Mario at the begining of the races against him. When it's used, Mario goes very fast and glows yellow, as if he had just gotten a Star.
Peforming a Rocket Start
- Super Mario Kart - Hold down A between the first and second light.
- Mario Kart 64 - Hold down A between the first and second light.
- Mario Kart Super Circuit - Press A right when the green lights up.
- Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - Press A right when the green lights up.
- Mario Kart DS - Hold down A right after the number "2" shows up.
- Super Mario Galaxy - Hold up the Nunchuck while the race is about to start. When the words GO! appear on the screen, the player then has to press A on the Wii Remote.
