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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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Chuck E. Cheese's Gameroom - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuck E. Cheese's Gameroom $8 $16 $20 $22
Chuck E Cheese's Party Games - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuck E Cheese's Party Games $12 $26 $49 $54
Chuck E. Cheese's Playhouse - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuck E. Cheese's Playhouse $8 $13 $25 $104
Chuugaku Eitango Target 1800 DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuugaku Eitango Target 1800 DS $7 $14 $27 $30
Chuugaku Junbi: 5 Kyouka Kanpeki - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuugaku Junbi: 5 Kyouka Kanpeki $0 $0 $0 $0
Chuugaku Junbi: 5-Kyouka Kanpeki DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuugaku Junbi: 5-Kyouka Kanpeki DS $0 $7 $13 $14
Chuugaku Junbi: 5-Kyouka Kanpeki DS 2015 Nendoban - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuugaku Junbi: 5-Kyouka Kanpeki DS 2015 Nendoban $0 $0 $0 $0
Chuukana Janshi Tenhoo Painyan Remix - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Chuukana Janshi Tenhoo Painyan Remix $0 $30 $60 $66
Cinnamon Ball: Kurukuru Sweets Paradise - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cinnamon Ball: Kurukuru Sweets Paradise $19 $94 $188 $207
City Life DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting City Life DS $0 $1 $2 $2
Civilization 5: Gods and Kings [BradyGames] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Civilization 5: Gods and Kings [BradyGames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Civilization Revolution - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Civilization Revolution $9 $15 $23 $25
C J 412 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting C J 412 $13 $0 $0 $0
Classic Word Games - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Classic Word Games $7 $9 $17 $19
Claude #27 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Claude #27 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $5 $0 $0 $0
Claudia #287 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Claudia #287 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $5 $0 $0 $0
Clay #088 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Clay #088 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $6 $0 $0 $0
Claymore: Gingan no Majo - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Claymore: Gingan no Majo $0 $44 $99 $109
Cleo #48 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cleo #48 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $9 $0 $0 $0
Clever Kids Dino Land - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Clever Kids Dino Land $5 $8 $16 $18
Clever Kids Farmyard Fun - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Clever Kids Farmyard Fun $3 $6 $11 $12
Clever Kids Pirates - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Clever Kids Pirates $2 $5 $9 $10
Clever Kids Pony World - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Clever Kids Pony World $3 $5 $10 $11
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs $5 $7 $18 $19
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $6 $12 $22 $24
Club House Games - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Club House Games $6 $9 $18 $20
Club Penguin Elite Penguin Force - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Club Penguin Elite Penguin Force $9 $10 $28 $31
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force [Collector's Edition] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force [Collector's Edition] $30 $35 $70 $77
Club Penguin Elite Penguin Force: Herbert's Revenge - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Club Penguin Elite Penguin Force: Herbert's Revenge $7 $10 $23 $25
Clue/Mouse Trap/Perfection/Aggravation - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Clue/Mouse Trap/Perfection/Aggravation $3 $10 $11 $12
Clyde #068 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Clyde #068 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $1 $0 $0 $0
Coach #126 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Coach #126 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $3 $0 $0 $0
Coach Cerebral - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Coach Cerebral $0 $5 $10 $11
Cobb #074 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cobb #074 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $2 $0 $0 $0
Coco #150 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Coco #150 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $20 $0 $0 $0
Cocoto Kart Racer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cocoto Kart Racer $7 $10 $19 $21
Code de la Route DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Code de la Route DS $0 $3 $6 $7
Code Geass: Lelouch Of The Rebellion - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Code Geass: Lelouch Of The Rebellion $18 $24 $35 $38
Code Geass Lelouch Of The Rebellion R2 - Geass Theater On The Board - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Code Geass Lelouch Of The Rebellion R2 - Geass Theater On The Board $0 $0 $0 $0
Code Lyoko - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Code Lyoko $15 $20 $50 $55
Code Lyoko Fall of XANA - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Code Lyoko Fall of XANA $19 $29 $64 $105
Codename Kids Next Door Operation Soda - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Codename Kids Next Door Operation Soda $7 $25 $50 $55
Cole #096 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Cole #096 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $5 $0 $0 $0
Color Cross - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Color Cross $6 $9 $13 $14
Colton #233 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Colton #233 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $3 $0 $0 $0
Combat of Giants Dinosaurs - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Combat of Giants Dinosaurs $4 $8 $16 $17
Combat Of Giants: Dragons - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Combat Of Giants: Dragons $5 $6 $11 $12
Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects $5 $7 $14 $15
Command Destroy - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Command Destroy $16 $17 $39 $43
Commander: Europe at War - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Commander: Europe at War $7 $8 $15 $17
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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. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — from $1 loose
3. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
4. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — 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.