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Nintendo DS Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Nintendo DS retro games

Min Price

$1

CIB

Median Price

$12

CIB

Max Price

$6 400

Zelda Twilight Princess

Total Games

4,659

Games

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Nintendo DS games Value & Trends

Nintendo DS Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the Nintendo DS market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 4659 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an affordable platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $12. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $1.

This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Zelda Twilight Princess, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $6400. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.

Most Rare & Expensive Nintendo DS Games in 2026

Zelda Twilight Princess
1
Zelda Twilight Princess
6400$ CIB
Darkrai Distribution
2
Darkrai Distribution
3250$ CIB
Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]
3
Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]
3075$ CIB
Crossed Swords II
4
Crossed Swords II
3000$ CIB
Pokemon Distribution Cartridge
5
Pokemon Distribution Cartridge
1978$ CIB
Pokemon HeartGold Version [Figure Bundle]
6
Pokemon HeartGold Version [Figure Bundle]
1448$ CIB
Pokemon [Liberty Pass]
7
Pokemon [Liberty Pass]
1137$ CIB
Battletoads Double Dragon
8
Battletoads Double Dragon
1004$ CIB
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Bunnie #087 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bunnie #087 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $10 $0 $0 $0
Bunnyz - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bunnyz $7 $7 $14 $15
Burger Bot - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Burger Bot $7 $30 $60 $66
Burger Island - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Burger Island $15 $15 $54 $60
Burnout Legends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Burnout Legends $9 $12 $23 $25
Bust-A-Move DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bust-A-Move DS $6 $7 $15 $17
Busy Scissors - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Busy Scissors $7 $10 $21 $24
Butch #155 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Butch #155 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $7 $0 $0 $0
Buzz #47 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Buzz #47 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $13 $0 $0 $0
Cabbage Patch Kids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cabbage Patch Kids $223 $245 $490 $539
Cabbage Patch Kids: Adventures in the Park - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cabbage Patch Kids: Adventures in the Park $12 $45 $87 $1 400
Cabbage Patch Kids Patch Puppy Rescue - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cabbage Patch Kids Patch Puppy Rescue $10 $15 $12 $76
Cabbage Patch Kids Picture Show - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cabbage Patch Kids Picture Show $23 $70 $140 $154
Cabbage Patch Kids: The Patch Puppy Rescue - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cabbage Patch Kids: The Patch Puppy Rescue $6 $17 $35 $39
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 $13 $15 $41 $46
Cake Mania - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cake Mania $11 $11 $18 $20
Cake Mania 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cake Mania 2 $11 $12 $23 $25
Cake Mania 3 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cake Mania 3 $14 $14 $22 $24
Cake Mania Main Street - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cake Mania Main Street $30 $35 $50 $55
Call of Atlantis - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Call of Atlantis $12 $7 $27 $0
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare $9 $10 $20 $48
Call of Duty Black Ops - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Call of Duty Black Ops $15 $16 $36 $87
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 $12 $13 $30 $33
Call of Duty Modern Warfare Mobilized - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Call of Duty Modern Warfare Mobilized $10 $12 $36 $68
Call of Duty World at War - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Call of Duty World at War $12 $15 $36 $40
Cally #395 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cally #395 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $4 $0 $0 $0
Calvin Tucker's Redneck Farm Animal Racing Tournament - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Calvin Tucker's Redneck Farm Animal Racing Tournament $9 $10 $19 $21
Camofrog #183 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Camofrog #183 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $3 $0 $0 $0
Camping Mama Outdoor Adventures - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Camping Mama Outdoor Adventures $15 $18 $30 $33
Camp Rock: The Final Jam - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Camp Rock: The Final Jam $5 $6 $7 $8
Canberra #232 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Canberra #232 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $2 $0 $0 $0
Candace Kane's Candy Factory - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Candace Kane's Candy Factory $6 $8 $15 $17
Candi #36 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Candi #36 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $15 $0 $0 $0
Canon: The Legend of the New Gods - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Canon: The Legend of the New Gods $0 $0 $60 $66
Captain America Super Soldier - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Captain America Super Soldier $10 $17 $40 $44
Captain America: Super Soldier - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Captain America: Super Soldier $14 $16 $30 $33
Captain Goodnight and the Islands of Fear - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Captain Goodnight and the Islands of Fear $118 $259 $529 $582
Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle $3 $8 $12 $14
Captain Sabertooth and the Trials by Fire - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Captain Sabertooth and the Trials by Fire $4 $6 $11 $12
Captain Tsubasa: Gekitou No Kiseki - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Captain Tsubasa: Gekitou No Kiseki $31 $44 $88 $97
Captain Tsubasa New Kickoff - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Captain Tsubasa New Kickoff $0 $30 $57 $62
Carcassonne - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Carcassonne $0 $37 $71 $78
Card Games - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Card Games $189 $0 $0 $153
Card Games The Classics - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Card Games The Classics $0 $6 $12 $13
Cards - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cards $0 $0 $0 $0
Carmen #145 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Carmen #145 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $7 $0 $0 $0
Carnival Funfair Games - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Carnival Funfair Games $4 $4 $8 $9
Carnival Games - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Carnival Games $5 $8 $12 $13
Carnival Games [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Carnival Games [Not for Resale] $10 $0 $0 $0
Caroline #290 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Caroline #290 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $8 $0 $0 $0
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How much are Nintendo DS games worth?

The value of a Nintendo DS game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $12. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $28. Prices range from $1 for common titles up to $6,400.48 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable Nintendo DS games?

Here are the highest-valued Nintendo DS games on the retro gaming market:

1. Zelda Twilight Princess — $6400 CIB
2. Darkrai Distribution — $3250 CIB
3. Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS] — $3075 CIB
4. Crossed Swords II — $3000 CIB
5. Pokemon Distribution Cartridge — $1978 CIB

How much does a Nintendo DS game cost?

Nintendo DS games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS — from $1 loose
2. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
3. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — from $1 loose
4. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — from $1 loose
5. Otona Ryoku Kentei — from $1 loose

These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.

How many Nintendo DS games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 4,659 Nintendo DS games in its database, with 1,000 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.

How do I know if my Nintendo DS game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Nintendo DS game:

1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.

To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.