Play Ford Racing 3 (E) Online

Ford Racing 3 on the Nintendo DS came out in 2004, published by Empire Interactive. It was one of the earlier racing titles on the system, arriving not long after the dual-screen handheld itself. The game offered a straightforward take on arcade racing during a time when the DS library was still finding its feet.

You control a variety of Ford vehicles, from classic models to more modern ones, competing in a series of cups and time trials to earn cash and unlock faster cars. The touch screen displays a map and race info, while the main action happens on the top screen. Handling tends to be loose, encouraging drifts around corners, and the AI provides a decent challenge without feeling unfair. It feels like a competent, if occasionally slippery, portable racer from that era.